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-----Original Message-----
From: Shane Plummer <[FOI #24907 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 10:50 AM
To: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Official Request for Information
on NZTA Policies and Procedures

 

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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

 

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Kia ora Shayne

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 28 November 2023 for
information under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

Ngâ mihi

 

Ministerial Services
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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

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-----Original Message-----

From: Shane Plummer <[5][FOI #24907 email]>

Sent: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 10:50 AM

To: Official Correspondence <[6][email address]>

Subject: Official Information request - Official Request for Information
on NZTA Policies and Procedures

 

CAUTION: The sender of this email is from outside Waka Kotahi. Do not
click links, attachments, or reply unless you recognise the sender’s email
address and know the content is safe.

 

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

 

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