Zero harm minimum standards
Here at the Transport Agency we want all our people to go home safe and well every day, no exceptions. As part of this, we're committed to creating a Zero Harm culture - a systemic risk-based (or 'real...
View ArticleUtility identification
The Utility identification and protection minimum standard allows for the proactive and safe identification and protection of utilities that are located within existing or proposed Transport Agency...
View ArticleEnvironment and social responsibility
Ensure the work you are doing will meet the Transport Agency’s environmental and social responsibility requirements with an overview of legislative and policy requirements.Project managers, network...
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Bike to the Future Awards - nominations close 29 May
Over the last two years, the wheels have been turning in an unprecedented gear change to create a better environment for people who choose to cycle. The wheels of change only turn when people are...
View ArticleDelegated decisions
Although the Transport Agency Board continues to make significant decisions related to the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP), most funding and procurement decisions have been delegated to...
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Wire rope safety barriers
What are they?Wire rope safety barriers are safety barriers built from steel wire ropes mounted on weak posts. Like all other road safety barriers their main purpose is to stop traffic leaving the road...
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Bridge engineering self supervision (BESS)
What is bridge engineering self supervision (BESS)Many older bridges and culverts through New Zealand were not designed for modern heavy vehicle axle weights. Consequently they are at more risk of...
View ArticleEnvironmental standards for vehicles
Vehicle exhaust noiseIf a vehicle inspector considers that your vehicle's exhaust system may be too noisy, your vehicle will undergo an objective noise test. Find out what the objective noise test...
View ArticleRegistration fees
When you pay your registration fee to get your vehicle on the road for the first time, you also need to pay six or 12 months of licensing fees at the same time. Looking for your regular licensing...
View ArticleHow electronic tolling works
Electronic toll collection uses sophisticated cameras and sensors to capture an image of your vehicle’s registration plate and assigns the correct toll.As you approach the toll pointThere are no toll...
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Toll payment and infringement notices
If you have used a toll road and not paid your toll within five days, you may receive a Toll Payment Notice. The notice will contain details of the trip and the amount to pay. This notice is sent to...
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Where are the toll roads?How much is the toll?How long do I have to pay my toll?How is the toll collected?What if I don’t want to pay a toll?I have received a toll payment notice but I wasn’t driving,...
View ArticleNon-account holder
I've used the toll road, how do I pay?I'm about to use the toll road, how do I pay?What are Pay & Go tolls?Where can I pay my tolls with cash?How many unused Pay & Go tolls do I have left?I...
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Coastal Otago Network Outcomes Contract awarded to Downer
“The new $86 million contract starts this winter, from 1 July, and is part of a national Transport Agency initiative to improve the efficiency of roading maintenance through the engagement of a single...
View ArticleProfessional services
Professional indemnity (PI)Professional indemnity (PI) insurance provides protection for businesses and professional persons in respect of legal liability arising from the conduct of their practice or...
View ArticleInsurance
Declaration of minor contracts combined PL/PI insuranceNotification of third party claimNZ Transport Agency standard form contract templateFor further information contact insurance@nzta.govt.nz .
View ArticleBecome a child restraint technician
Child restraint technicians play a very important role in keeping children safe on our roads. For this reason, the child restraint training programme has been linked to a competence-based system.To...
View ArticleSH2 Waihi to Tauranga – implementation of the Tauranga Northern Link
ApplicantNZ Transport AgencyPurposeTo provide the Board with additional information relating to the implementation of the strategic direction for key journeys between Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga and...
View ArticleBoard decisions
Although the Transport Agency Board continues to make significant decisions, most funding and procurement decisions have been delegated to Transport Agency staff.Read the delegated funding decisions...
View ArticleContractor prequalification
Only contractors who are registered as ‘prequalified’ by us may be eligible to tender for state highway contracts with us without having to go through the preliminary formalities every time.The...
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