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Overview

The State highway database operations manual (SM050) documents the operational procedures and activities used to ensure the consistency and good management of the Transport Agency's state highway database. It details the administration and operational structure of the Transport Agency's state highway database as well as activities, responsibilities, reporting requirements and deliverables.

The FAQs included in these pages are designed to help you understand the requirements of this manual. If you can't find an answer to your question in the these pages, please email SM050@nzta.govt.nz.

The following topics are covered in each category below:

Drainage structures

  • Drainage
  • Surface water channels

Pavements

  • Carriageway
  • Surfacings
  • Pavement layers

Traffic

  • Road markings
  • Signs
  • Railings
  • Intelligent transport systems (ITS)

 For further information contact HNOperformance@nzta.govt.nz.