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- Auckland scores intelligent transport conference - Inside Government NZon July 7, 2025
The bid was led by Intelligent Transport Systems New ... It shows we are open to international expertise and investment to grow our transport ...
- 'Lots of space for recreation': Auckland Council unveils lifeline for Takapuna Golf Courseon July 7, 2025
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on King Charles leading tributes for the 20th anniversary of the · Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on ...
- Emergency services rush to serious crash on SH1 near Topuni | RNZ Newson July 7, 2025
FENZ sent three crews from Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto and Wellsford to the scene, as well as support crews from Whangārei to help with traffic management.
- Roadworks Update: 7/7/25 - Southland Appon July 7, 2025
... traffic management will be in place: SH1 Tay St/David St: SH1 Tay St will be closed to westbound traffic from Inglewood Road to David St. Detours ...
- SH3 between Mokau and Piopio will be open this evening - NZTA Journey Planneron July 7, 2025
... traffic management in place during the day and traffic lights at night. This will be in place for the coming week, while clean up continues ...
- Pair avoid serious injury after car hits power pole on SH1 near Picton | The Presson July 7, 2025
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- Fastest charger to be added to Singapore's EV charging network by Q4 in 2025on July 8, 2025
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- Lychees tell the story of Chinese modernization - Opinion - Chinadaily.com.cnon July 7, 2025
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- Supply Chain Resilience: What It Is, Common Disruptions, and How to Build - Inbound Logisticson July 7, 2025
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- TruKKer raises $15 million debt from Ruya Partners - Wamdaon July 7, 2025
Saudi Arabia-based digital freight network TruKKer has secured a $15 million private credit investment from Ruya Partners, through its...
- Former Tory cabinet minister Jones joins Reform UK - Yahooon July 7, 2025
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- Lack Of Freight Data Will Hinder Growth, Productivity | Scoop Newson July 7, 2025
The Ministry of Transport has decided not to proceed with a new iteration of the National Freight Demand Study, despite having already sunk ...
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- Russian minister found dead, likely of suicide, authorities say - NZ Heraldon July 7, 2025
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- Lack Of Freight Data Will Hinder Growth, Productivity - Business - Scoopon July 7, 2025
... road, rail and coastal shipping. The Ministry of Transport has decided not to proceed with a new iteration of the National Freight Demand Study ...
- Watch: Fonterra and KiwiRail strengthen freight operations on North Auckland lineon July 7, 2025
Each tonne of freight moved by rail results in a 70% reduction in carbon emissions compared to road transport, it says. “This return to rail plays ...
- Golden Enterprise on the Iron Road - OurAucklandon July 7, 2025
... railway line. Blending archival research on public and private ... Glenview Road rail crossing congestion under spotlight. 05 Jul 2025 - 12 ...
- Lack Of Freight Data Will Hinder Growth, Productivity - Business - Scoopon July 7, 2025
... road, rail and coastal shipping. The Ministry of Transport has decided not to proceed with a new iteration of the National Freight Demand Study ...
- Watch: Fonterra and KiwiRail strengthen freight operations on North Auckland lineon July 7, 2025
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- Golden Enterprise on the Iron Road - OurAucklandon July 7, 2025
... railway line. Blending archival research on public and private ... Glenview Road rail crossing congestion under spotlight. 05 Jul 2025 - 12 ...
- Midland council sweeps in for summer meeting to discuss parking, litter - Penticton Heraldon July 7, 2025
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- Wirral Council facing £1m more costs related to empty office blockson July 7, 2025
The offices, referred to as the Birkenhead Commercial District, were forward funded by Canada Life Asset Management, with the local authority then ...
- 'Lots of space for recreation': Auckland Council unveils lifeline for Takapuna Golf Courseon July 7, 2025
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- Strategic reform for local governance: Professional approach – Part 2 | Daily FTon July 7, 2025
... council's term. ... nResourcing strategy: Long-term financial and asset management plans, ensuring councils can deliver on their commitments.
- New form sends your pest sightings direct to ORC's Biosecurity team | Otago Regional Councilon July 7, 2025
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- Australia is set to get more AI data centres. Local communities need to be more involvedon July 7, 2025
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- Council bows to Te Arai dog ban protest - Local Matterson July 7, 2025
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- City-wide anti-social behaviour hubs a step closer - Yahooon July 7, 2025
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Announcements

- TAN #24-02 Recommendations for an adaptive approach to resilience of non-SH bridges – Technical Advisory Note recently published by Transport Services18/12/2024
This note is to advise the sector of the direction of the NZ Transport Agency regarding the adoption and implementation of updated seismic hazard models in the design of State Highway bridges, and to provide associated recommendations for the design of non-SH bridges. Recent developments in the understanding of natural hazard risk in New Zealand, including seismic and flooding, have led to a general increase in design demands. The increased demands require sharper critical thinking to be applied in setting performance requirements for resilience and in designing efficient solutions for new structures.
- TAN #24-01 Seismic resilience of new State Highway Bridges – Technical Advisory Note recently published by Transport Services18/12/2024
This note is to advise the sector of the direction of the NZ Transport Agency regarding the adoption and implementation of updated seismic hazard models in the design of State Highway bridges. A comprehensive review of current seismic design procedures in the Bridge Manual and associated documents is underway, in collaboration with the wider sector. This review encompasses seismic risk settings and associated performance criteria. Whilst this review is in progress, and until further direction is provided through updates to relevant Standards, the following approach shall be adopted in the design of new NZTA structures.
- RR 727 – Community response to transport noise exposure in New Zealand – Research report recently published by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi16/12/2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi recently published a research report which defines and quantifies the responses to noise exposure from road traffic, railways and aircraft in selected locations throughout New Zealand.
- Methods of measuring mode share and mode shift at different spatial scales and timescales – Research report recently published by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi16/12/2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi recently published a research report which explains how researchers developed a toolkit that authorities can use to harmonise their approaches to measuring and reporting on mode share and mode shift. The toolkit helps authorities decide which approach to collecting mode-share data will best suit their purpose. It also contains guidelines on specifying mode-share data requirements, and collecting, analysing and reporting on the data.
- 3 December RCAF Webinar – Temporary Traffic Management (TTM)07/11/2024
Temporary traffic management is changing in New Zealand; Contractors, TTM suppliers and RCAs including NZTA are moving to a risk-based approach to TTM. This is a transformational change for the sector and we’re keen to share information about the key changes underway as well as the support available to help local councils consider how they can approach their transition.
Join our webinar on 3 December 2024 from 10am to 11:30am to find out more. The webinar will be hosted by the RCA Forum with key speakers and a panel of experts to answer your questions:
- Steve Mutton, Chair of the RCA Forum
- Andrew McKillop, Programme Director, Road Efficiency Group
- Darren Wu, Chair of the TTM industry steering group
- Ryan Cooney, Programme Director Road Works Safety, NZTA
- 26 November RCA Forum – Implementing under the new GPS18/10/2024
We’re excited to confirm that the next RCA Forum ‘Implementing under the new GPS’ will be held in person on 26 November 2024 at Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington. Registration opens 9:15am; Forum starts 10.00am and closes 4:00pm. Tickets are limited and only available until 12 noon on 18 November, so secure yours today.
Join us at the RCA Forum to learn more about implementing the GPS and hear from:
- The Minister of Transport, Hon Simeon Brown
- Acting GM, Strategy, Infrastructure Commission, Peter Nunns
- Manager Regulatory Technical, NZTA, Iain McAuley
- Other key transport leaders who are responding to the GPS
RCA Forums enable members to exchange information and provide updates on sector working group activities, proposed legislation, new standards and guidelines, highway and procurement strategies and other issues relevant to road controlling authorities and the other member organisations. A full index of forum resources is here.
2024 23 April | 26 November | 3 Dec
2022 21 April | 6 September
2021 4 June
2020 August
Working Groups

The RCA Forum establishes specialised working groups to resolve issues that require a coordinated approach from the sector. These working groups continue as long as the issues require attention. After a working group closes, its records and documents continue to be available here on this site. The full list of resources for each working group includes references, past research, and coroner’s recommendations.
About us

The Road Controlling Authorities Forum (New Zealand) Incorporated (RCAF or RCA Forum) is a closed, non-political incorporated society of road asset managers and roading professionals from all territorial local authorities (except the Chatham Islands Council), the Department of Conservation and the New Zealand Transport Agency.