Useful Links

Operate Safe - the approved accreditation system for roading and civil contractors to achieve self-regulation in health and safety and demonstrate their compliance with the requirements of the Health & Safety in Employment Act, 2003.

InfraTrain New Zealand Ltd - the nationally registered Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the infrastructure industries.

Transit New Zealand - the Crown entity responsible for management of New Zealand's State highways.

NZ Local Government Online - provides comprehensive links to the NZ local government sector.

Local Government New Zealand - represents the national interests of all 86 councils of New Zealand and provides policy, advice and training to councils.

NZ Roadmarkers Federation - Represents the interests of roadmarking contractors and addresses matters of common interest with central and local government.

Site Safe New Zealand - undertakes the research, development and co-ordination of health and safety activities designed and targeted at the construction industry.

NZ Contractors' Federation - the national organisation of the civil engineering construction and general contracting industry

"Contractor" magazine

Road Engineering Association of Asia & Australasia (NZ) - With 1300 members in 26 countries the REAAA promotes and advances the science and practice of road engineering and related professions.

NZ Construction Industry Council - promotes the interest of the broader construction industry to central government.

NZ Institute of Highway Technology - NZ's largest provider of civil engineering, technical and skills training.

Useful International Websites

Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA)

ARRB Transport Research (Australasian road research centre)

Asphalt Institute

Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT)

Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA)

European Asphalt Pavement Association (EAPA)

International Society for Asphalt Pavements (ISAP)

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)