Media release archive | Roading New Zealand

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 . . .

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 New Zealand Conference: Productivity and the Future

This year’s Roading New Zealand Conference will be held at the Duxton Hotel, Wellington, on Tuesday 28 September. More . . .

New categories for 2010 Roading Excellence Awards

Roading New Zealand has added a new category to its 2010 Roading Excellence Awards, for which entries opened on Monday, May 24. Read more . . .

Site Safe and Operate Safe combine cards

The construction industry is adopting a new approach to reducing the injury toll by making health and safety more effective through co-ordination across all parts of the industry. Read more . . .

National Infrastructure Plan: A Good First Step

Roading New Zealand has welcomed the release of the Government’s National Infrastructure Plan, saying it is a positive step in addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure needs. More . . .

New Guidelines for Quality Assurance of Aggregates for Roads

This December 2009 Guideline covers the systems and procedures recommended by Roading New Zealand for the quality assurance of aggregates for roads. It was developed in conjunction with the Aggregate Quarry Association of New Zealand (AQA) and the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). Download PDF here . . .

New Guidelines for Reversing Vehicles

Reversing mobile equipment of all sorts across all industries features heavily in workplace deaths and personnel injuries. These new guidelines, while aimed primarily at the roading and construction industry, can be applied to vehicle operations in all industry sectors. Download PDF here . . .