Implementation of the Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS) will be Road Controlling Authority (RCA) led. This approach recognises that RCAs are different and have individual operating environments. It provides RCAs with flexibility about how they manage their AMDS implementation.

AMDS implementation is phased over five years starting 1 July 2022 and completing by 30 June 2027, when it is expected that all RCAs will have adopted AMDS.

There are a number of activities RCAs and sector partners can do now to prepare for implementation.

Join our May webinars to learn about programme progress, Tranche 1 and 2 planning updates, and how you can prepare for implementation.

To support RCAs, Waka Kotahi will provide an Implementation Playbook which includes guidance, tools, and templates to use during the adoption of AMDS.

Waka Kotahi is directly contacting all RCAs to discuss the implementation of AMDS.

We are excited to confirm the next Forum will be on 21 April 2022 via Zoom from 08.30 to 12.30pm.

Do you think about how reforms will impact your Council?

Do you think about how you will respond to these changes?

Do you think about how these reforms can be brought together as a cohesive whole?

If you do, register for the April forum now.  Registrations close 18 April.

Amendment 4 to the 3^rd edition of the Waka Kotahi Bridge manual has been drafted. The majority of the changes being proposed are technical in nature, conform to appropriate best practice in New Zealand and overseas and will have a generally neutral cost implication. There are however some changes that will have an effect on the cost of building or maintaining bridges and other highway structures.

The amendment has been developed in conjunction with the industry and is offered here for comment.

Online Road Controlling Authorities Forum event

Thursday 21 April 2022, 8.30am-12.30pm

Three Waters, Local Government Reform, RMA and Impact on Roading

Further information and registration to follow.

Waka Kotahi is developing new guidance for temporary traffic management to keep people safe on Aotearoa New Zealand’s roads.

Waka Kotahi has released the draft New Zealand guide to temporary traffic management with an emphasis on a risk-based approach to prioritise the safety of all road users including people walking, on bikes, driving vehicles and the many New Zealanders who work on our roads.  It has been developed with  input from across the sector and international practices to help contribute to Road to Zero, New Zealand’s road safety strategy, where no one is killed or seriously injured on our roads.