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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 . . .

Roading New Zealand announces its annual forum on ‘Asphalt Matters’.

Roading New Zealand, through its Auckland Asphalt Group, is again running what has become an annual forum on ‘Asphalt Matters’. This year’s forum will be held on Tuesday 10 November with a theme of ‘

Northern Gateway Toll Road takes out top Roading Excellence Award

The Northern Gateway Toll Road was awarded top honours at the 2009 Roading Excellence Awards held in Wellington tonight. more . .

Contractors have the capacity to deliver

RNZ’s Chief Executive Chris Olsen today welcomed the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) announcement of the $8.7 billion to be invested in New Zealand over the next three years and said that contractors are well placed to meet the challenge of this increase in highway funding. more . . .

Finalists announced in 2009 Roading Excellence Awards

The finalists in the annual Roading Excellence Awards were announced today by Roading New Zealand chief executive Chris Olsen. Eleven entries from throughout the country have been named finalists in four categories sponsored by InfraTrain New Zealand, Shell Bitumen and Goughs, with category winners eligible for the Roading New Zealand Supreme Award. more

Strong Entry Numbers in 2009 Roading Excellence Awards

The 2009 Roading Excellence Awards have attracted a strong number of entries, with 26 projects vying for the five category awards.

The awards, organized by Roading New Zealand, recognise best practice in the provision of land transport infrastructure and promote the collaboration and transfer of innovation within the roading industry. more . . .

New Waterview option better for NZ contractors

Roading New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Olsen welcomes the New Zealand Transport Agency’s announcement today of the new $1.4 billion preferred Waterview connection route. More . . .

Increase in Government Road Funding a Welcome Boost

Roading New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Olsen welcomes the Government's almost $1 billion increase in road funding over the next three years, announced by Transport Minister Steven Joyce today.

“This is a much needed shot in the arm for the contracting industry,” Mr Olsen says.
“Not only will this increase in infrastructure funding help improve New Zealand's future economic growth, it will restore confidence in the construction sector and may prevent or reduce further job losses.”