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- How will Auckland Council address the cycling budget shortfall?on October 1, 2024
... transport investment goes to active modes, while Aotearoa is investing 1.4%. ... 'Future Connect' is Auckland Transport's network vision and ...
- VAST Data Expands Partnership With Cisco To Deliver End-to-End, Full Stack AI Infrastructureon October 2, 2024
... management of AI infrastructure for Generative AI, RAG-based inferencing, and fine-tuning AI workloads. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading.
- Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore spotlights AI in infrastructure - IT Brief Asiaon October 2, 2024
This annual Masterclass series focuses on power protection, thermal management, and other crucial aspects of critical infrastructure. It aims to ...
- Teletrac Navman Offers New Global Consultancy Service For Multi Energy Transitionon October 1, 2024
Through the service customers will get access to the wider Vontier ecosystem of multi-energy products across infrastructure, energy management and ...
- One injured after car rolls in Kaikorai Valley | Otago Daily Times Online Newson October 2, 2024
Police said traffic management was in place. Advertisement. Related Stories. SUBSCRIBER. Sand sausages have been put in place to protect South ...
- Diversity, equity and inclusion strategy - Auckland Transporton October 2, 2024
Auckland Transport's diversity, equity and inclusion vision is to offer fair and equal opportunities and celebrate differences.
- Night works and road closures planned for SH58 Whitby/Paremata - NZ Transport Agencyon October 2, 2024
Traffic management will be set up from 8 pm and drivers can expect travel delays while this is underway. Local road detours will be available for ...
- Frustration over chaotic straights closure - The Bay's News First - SunLiveon October 2, 2024
He said many people in Kawerau were upset that the road had been closed entirely rather than left open with stop-go management or traffic lights, ...
- Rail Baltic Estonia launches landmark tender for Rail Baltica – a vital link in Europe's rail networkon October 2, 2024
While we often discuss Rail Baltica in terms of passenger and freight transport, its role as a strategic backbone for military mobility on NATO's ...
- ORR Proposes Lower Charges for Passenger and Freight Trains on HS1 | Railway-Newson October 2, 2024
It is important that it continues to be a resilient, high-performing network for both passengers and freight users. “The detailed scrutiny and ...
- Karldischinger to procure 100 emission-free Mercedes trucks - electrive.comon October 2, 2024
Mercedes-Benz aims to establish a locally emissions-free inbound logistics network by 2026. ... freight carrier for Daimler Trucks, covering ...
- How a refiner uses shipping to achieve its sustainability goals - Riviera Maritime Mediaon October 2, 2024
How does an independent refinery incorporate shipping into its sustainability strategy? Neste uses time-chartered vessels and low-emissions fuels.
- Tender Out For New Bus Operator | Scoop Newson October 2, 2024
... transport services and meeting the public transport needs of the community. ... "The Prime Minister cannot have confidence in a health minister ...
- Search for public service head comes down to one name - MSNon October 2, 2024
He was the inaugural chairman of both the Auckland Regional Transport Authority and the New Zealand Transport Agency. ... The minister for Treaty ...
- Auckland's road safety education budget slashed | The Poston October 2, 2024
... transport budget caused by the changes made to the National Land Transport Programme. Last month Transport Minister Simeon Brown and NZ Transport ...
- Work in the office directive risks backfiring on the Government | The Poston October 1, 2024
Other ministers such as the Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner have told staff they support “flexible working”.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion strategy - Auckland Transporton October 1, 2024
Glenvar Road opens early after major flood repairs · Tahekeroa road and rail slip repaired after Auckland floods · AT website issues due to ransomware ...
- Diversity, equity and inclusion strategy - Auckland Transporton October 1, 2024
Glenvar Road opens early after major flood repairs · Tahekeroa road and rail slip repaired after Auckland floods · AT website issues due to ransomware ...
- Under-staffed cancer services turn off treatment machines | The Poston October 2, 2024
Radiation therapists are in such short supply in Wellington and Palmerston North they cannot run all of their linear accelerators all of the time.
- Wellington Water struggles to comply with water regulator's standards | The Poston October 1, 2024
An issue with the Waterloo plant involves 800 households not getting water which meets current standards. Work is under way to fix the problem but ...
- Talley's worker fatally injured at company's Nelson wharf | The Presson October 1, 2024
Chief executive Tony Hazlett says a staff member has died at the worksite.
- Property asking prices bounce around as listings lift | The Poston October 1, 2024
The South Wairarapa market was still “somewhat subdued, partly as a reflection of the Wellington market”, he said. He didn't read too much into ...
- Capital Letter: Azaria Howell on the Wellington cycleway project put on pause - Newstalk ZBon October 2, 2024
A walking and cycling upgrade between Johnsonville and Tawa in Wellington has been put on pause - but when will the council reassess the project?
- Morning Edition: 02 October 2024 - Newstalk ZBon October 1, 2024
Capital Letter: Azaria Howell on the Wellington cycleway project put on pause. 13 minutes ago. Type: Listen. Capital Letter: Azaria Howell on the ...
- Wellington baby death not suspicious, police say - NZ Heraldon October 1, 2024
01 Oct 11:58 AM · Multimillion-dollar Wellington cycleway on pause after council cost savings · NEW ZEALAND · Multimillion-dollar Wellington cycleway ...
- Wellington Water struggles to comply with water regulator's standards | The Poston October 1, 2024
New targets set by water regulator Taumata Arowai are proving to be a challenge for Wellington Water. In South Wairarapa all the water treatment ...
- Assets. United – the one system approach to managing highway assets-on this week's ...on October 2, 2024
What are the advantages of digitising your asset management? What impact can a digitised system have on councils and their communities?
- Digital Asset, Euroclear, and The World Gold Council Participate in a Successful Pilot to ...on October 2, 2024
Distributed ledger technology serves as the legal record and validates the secured party's control over real-world assets received as collateral ...
- JPMorgan plans up to 20 new hires to expand Canadian asset management teamon October 2, 2024
JPMorgan's expanding asset management business in Canada will add up to 20 jobs over the next 18 months, a senior executive said on Tuesday, ...
- Poole leisure centres return to BCP Council management - BBC Newson October 2, 2024
The council said the BCP Leisure model included a capital repayment investment plan across the three facilities. There will be no additional or ...
- Supporting Better Access To Data For Kiwis | Scoop Newson October 2, 2024
Stats NZ will release 2023 Census data on Aotearoa Data Explorer on 3 October at 10:45am. ... The UN Security Council remains at the centre of the ...
- Holiday picnics, footpath funding and median rents | The Poston October 1, 2024
... council meeting on September 25. The Kaikōura District Council proposed a $310,000 a year programme of footpath renewals and maintenance over the ...
- 165 submissions received on representation review | Otago Regional Councilon September 30, 2024
Why were changes to councillor numbers proposed? Population data supplied from Stats NZ indicated that following population growth over the past 6 ...
Announcements
- Regional Land Transport Demand models recoded – Research note recently published by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi09/08/2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi recently published a research note that explains how the National and Regional Land Transport Demand models have been recoded to be more user-friendly.
Read more... - Zero-emission bus economics study – Research report recently published by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi10/05/2024
This research developed an Excel model – ‘the ZEB Cost Model’ – that allows users to evaluate the different options for replacing existing diesel buses with zero-emission buses (ZEB). The model is designed to help public transport authorities and NZTA weigh the costs and benefits of the different technologies available for bus decarbonisation, so they can make informed investment decisions.
- Follow up on the April RCA Forum – Setting Ourselves Up For Success03/05/2024
We were thrilled with the fantastic turnout of RCA members at the RCA Forum Setting Ourselves Up For Success on 23 April. Speaker presentations and the Forum photo gallery are now available to view.
We thank everyone who has given us feedback on the Forum. If you haven’t yet given feedback, we ask that you please take no more than five minutes to do this now. Your feedback is vital because it supports our own cycle of continuous improvement!
- Sign up to give feedback on new ITS standards and specifications documents 08/04/2024
New intelligent transport system (ITS) standard and specification documents are coming out soon for consultation, and we’ll seek feedback to help make sure the documents are fit for purpose. If your mahi involves the planning, procurement and renewals for the national transport network, then these documents are intended to support you and we’d like your feedback on them before they’re finalised.
- Setting Ourselves Up For Success15/03/2024
We’re excited to confirm that the next RCA forum “Setting Ourselves Up For Success” will be held in person on 23 April 2024, at Brentwood Hotel, 16 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie. Registration opens 8:30am; forum opens 9:00am and closes 5:00pm. Tickets are limited and only available until 12 noon on 15 April, so secure yours today.
Topline summary: There are many challenges facing the transport sector, from cost increases to weather impacts. We need to focus on delivering more for our communities through efficiently and effectively building transport links and managing our networks. Join us at the RCA Forum to learn more about the GPS 2024-27 and hear from:
- The Minister of Transport, Hon Simeon Brown
- Chief Executive, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Nicole Rosie
- Leaders who are responding to the challenges facing the sector
- Other industries we partner with, such as Kāinga Ora.
- SAVE THE DATE04/03/2024
Minister of Transport Hon Simeon Brown – Setting Ourselves Up For Success
Road Controlling Authorities Forum event – Tuesday 23 April 2024, 9:00-5:00pm in Wellington
This is your chance to hear from the Minister of Transport Hon Simeon Brown on the Government’s land transport investment priorities. This forum will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you have for the Minister and other RCA related topics. A detailed agenda, including other exciting speakers, and registration to the forum to follow. Save the date and don’t miss out.
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 Tuesday 23 April
2021 Friday 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.