We regularly consult with the sector to gain insights that help us to review and update the documents within our Standards and Guidelines Catalogue. Information on current consultations can be viewed in our public consultation hub, and further information on recently reviewed, updated or archived documents is shared with staff and suppliers in our regular Standards and Guidelines Technical Advice Note newsletter.

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Technical Advice Notes were previously published every time an individual operational policy document was ratified and updated in our standards catalogue. However, in 2024 we have updated the format into a regular newsletter that not only lists recently updated documents, but also notifies future consultations and highlights upcoming plans in our forward work programme.

An archive of our previous Technical Advice Notes is below.

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#15-03 Assessing historic heritage effects guide

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors | Author: Highways and Network Operations

New roading impact assessment guide - Assessing historic heritage effects for state highway projects.

#15-02 SM018 Annual plan instructions 16/17

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors | Author: Highways and Network Operations

The State highway annual plan instructions manual (SM018) has been released for 2016/17.

#15-01 Launch of the Technical advice note

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors | Author: Highways and Network Operations

Highways and Network Operations have launched the new Technical advice note series.

Welding of boron containing: information alert to trailer builders and fabricators of vehicle structural component

| Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Certifiers, Heavy vehicle operators

This information is for those buying steel and fabricating vehicle structures and components, particularly those regulated to be certified and in accordance with welding requirements of AS/NZS 1554. It covers the issue of boron levels in some imported steel that impacts its weldability. This document is now available through the HERA website at http://www. hera. org. nz/.