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.

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#17-19 M7 - 2017 pilot specification for approved roadmarking products

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors | Author: System Design and Delivery

The M7 specification sets out the requirements materials must meet to be included on the list of approved roadmarking products for use on state highways. This is based on the material conforming to a set of laboratory tests and meeting performance requirements assessed by an on road trial.  

#17-18 P33 Specification for coloured pavement surfacings

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors | Author: System Design and Delivery

This technical advice note provides a brief outline of the content and intent of the P33 specification for the supply and installation of coloured pavement surfacings specification.

#17-17 2017 New Zealand Guide to pavement structural design has been released

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors | Author: System Design and Delivery

The 2017 New Zealand Guide to pavement structural design provides guidance for investigating, designing and constructing pavements in New Zealand.

#17-16 2017 New Zealand Guide to pavement evaluation and treatment design has been released

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors | Author: System Design and Delivery

The 2017 New Zealand Guide to pavement evaluation and treatment design provides guidance for investigating, testing, designing and constructing pavement rehabilitation treatments in New Zealand.

#17-15 Investment decision making - assessment business case materials for NZ Transport Agency investment partners and staff

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors | Author: NZ Transport Agency

The assessment of business case materials will help guide conversations between NZ Transport Agency staff and investment partners so the right conversations can be had at the right stage of the process.

#17-14 Bridge manual amendment - interim advice - mechanical reinforcement couplers and anchorages

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

This Technical advice note outlines a proposed amendment to Bridge manual clause 4. 2. 1(f) and systems approved for use in the interim. Update:

With the publication of amendment 3 in October 2018, Technical advice note TAN #17-14 Bridge manual amendment - interim advice - mechanical reinforcement couplers and anchorages was superseded and withdrawn. See Technical advice note #19-07 Bridge manual – mechanical reinforcement couplers and anchors – interim advice (July 2019)

#17-13 Update to Code of practice for temporary traffic management (CoPTTM)

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

CoPTTM describes best practice for the safe and efficient management and operation of temporary traffic management (TTM) on all roads in New Zealand. This update is part of a regular cycle of reviews.

#17-12 Public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles - planning signals

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors | Author: NZ Transport Agency

This technical advice note is provided to help highway planning teams identify opportunities to support the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) public charging infrastructure during state highway development programmes.

#17-10 Updates to S6 and S8 specifications

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

Updates to S6 Bridges and other significant highway structures inspection policy and S8 Tunnels management and inspection policy.  

#17-11 People, place and environment series: new Social impact guide and updated Public engagement guidelines

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

The Social impact guide and Public engagement guidelines have gone through the consultation process and have now been published.