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International Road Surface Friction Conference

ARRB Group, in association with the NZTA and WDM, are hosting the 3rd International Road Surface Friction Conference on the Gold Coast, Australia from the 15-18 May 2011. The theme of the conference is 'Safer Road Surfaces -Saving Lives'. For Conference details click here.

2010 RNZ Conference programme available

The programme for Roading New Zealand's 2010 Conference can be downloaded here . . .

Roading NZ proposes better solution for broadband deployment

In its submission to the Ministry of Economic Development, Roading New Zealand advocates a performance based collaborative procurement approach for MED's planned broadband roll-out. Read more

NZTA's Portfolio Procurement Strategy could be further improved

In its submission to NZTA's Highway & Network Operations (HNO) group, Roading New Zealand expresses broad support for the Draft Portfolio Procurement Strategy 2010 but suggests a number of changes that could further enhance the quality of the Strategy. Read more

NZ roading contractors will deliver on Western Ring Route

Roading New Zealand is delighted the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced it is calling for tenders to enable the earliest possible completion of the Western Ring Route in Auckland, with funding of up to $2 billion approved by NZTA for the project. More . . .

Slurry seal specification finalised

This Specification states the requirements for the supply and application of slurry surfacings including capeseals and rut-filling. It includes details for site inspection & acceptance, surface preparation, materials and slurry mix design, performance requirements, testing, acceptance criteria and basis of payment. To download click here

Roading NZ responds to NZTA discussion document on Bitumen Price Fluctuation

Roading New Zealand has responded to a Discussion Document, "An Investigation into Bitumen Prices", produced by NZTA, by advocating a move away from bitumen weighting to volumetrics; changing from an index approach to actual dollar changes in bitumen prices; and proposing that bitumen price market fluctuations should be applied to all contracts regardless of contract duration. Read our detailed response . . .