Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

Attention Team @ Austroads NZTA

I am writing to formally request information pertaining to NZTA's internal policies and procedures, particularly in relation to the adherence to Austroads road design standards for public road construction in New Zealand.

I kindly request the following information:

A published online link or copy of NZTA internal policy documentation affirming NZTA's statutory responsibility to ensure that Austroads road design standards are followed by Road Controlling Authorities, namely Councils, for all public road construction projects in New Zealand.

Confirmation that NZTA's "Business case requirements" explicitly include the obligation to adhere to or meet Austroads road design guidelines for best practice.

Published online link or copy of NZTA internal policy documentation confirming that road safety audits, concept audits, and design audits must align with 'Austroads road design' guidelines for best practice, referencing NZTA's published Austroad guidelines.

Furthermore, I request information regarding NZTA's practice of reviewing business case requirements and any associated "exceptions" or "exception reports" before granting approval for funding release. If available, please provide a published online link or a copy of relevant NZTA internal policy documentation.

Background

I understand that since August 1, 2010, the new 'Austroad' guides, in conjunction with the published New Zealand supplementary advice, MUST be utilized for the design or design review of any newly commissioned projects.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and thank you in advance for your assistance.

Best Regards,

Yours faithfully,

Shayne Plummer
Bike Tauranga