The GPS 2024-27 sets expectations around an increased focus on the performance and efficiency of land transport activities funded by NZTA.
Territorial Local Authority Road Controlling Authorities (RCAs) and the Department of Conservation are expected to demonstrate progress towards fixing potholes on local roads within 24 hours.
REG has used the state highway pothole repair reporting metrics in the Transport Insights web portal to benchmark network performance. This data will help the sector understand its pothole repair response and help RCAs make smarter decisions to ensure value for money for communities.
REG is collecting this pothole repair reporting information for RCAs on behalf of NZTA. The pothole repair information will be reported to the Minister of Transport as part of NZTA’s quarterly reports, and the results for each RCA will be accessible within the Transport Insights web portal. RCAs will be able to compare their performance with peers and the national results to provide insights for improvement over time.
All RCAs must submit their quarterly sealed road pothole repair results from the third quarter of 2024/25 onwards. The pothole repair input form within Transport Insights will be launched on 1 April 2025. The deadline for quarterly results submission is the 10th working day of the following month.
The guidance will be updated as required with feedback from the sector.
