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Thank you for joining our previous webinar discussions on the New Zealand guide to temporary traffic management (NZGTTM).
Webinar recordings are also available below.
Update: Changes to the 2025 ‘How to’ do the NZGTTM webinar seriesBack to top
We’ve delivered 5 educational webinars as part of our ‘How to’ series for 2025.
The remaining two webinars will now be scheduled on these dates:
Webinar 6: Assurance: Tuesday 15 July 2025, 2:30pm
Webinar 7: Wrap-up open FAQ session: Tuesday 29 July 2025, 2:30pm
Details for these webinars will be communicated to the sector shortly via newsletters from NZTA and the TTM-ISG.
Co-hosted by the TTM-ISG and NZTA, the webinars include a range of technical specialists from the TTM-ISG, CCNZ, Connexis, and other industry representatives.
‘How to’ webinar 2: TTM Credentials Framework – overviewBack to top
Tuesday 8 April 2025
For anyone who wants to learn about the TTM Credentials Framework development, micro-credentials available now, and what you can expect to come in 2025.
Presented by the TTM industry steering group (TTM-ISG) in partnership with NZTA – panellists include:
Betty Mitrova, TTM-ISG Training and Competency workstream lead, and National TTM Lead, Downer.
Wayne Clarke, member of the TTM-ISG Training and Competency workstream, and Chief Executive Officer at Chevron Traffic Services and ChevTrain.
Vanessa Veart Smith, Area Manager, Connexis.
Darren Wu, Chair of the TTM industry steering group
Ryan Cooney, Programme Director Road Works Safety, NZTA.
‘How to’ webinar 1: Introduction to the NZGTTM (New Zealand guide to temporary traffic management)Back to top
25 March 2025
For anyone within the TTM sector who isn’t familiar with the NZGTTM, wants a refresher, or is still unsure about where to start.
This webinar will outline what you need to know to start planning the shift to a risk-based approach to TTM and why there is the need for the sector to transition – safety and PCBU responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015.
Presented by the TTM industry steering group (TTM-ISG) in partnership with NZTA – panellists include:
Darren Wu, Chair of the TTM industry steering group
Nick Miskelly, Deputy Chair of the TTM ISG, and Manager Stakeholder, Consenting and Acquisition at Chorus NZ
Ryan Cooney, Programme Director Road Works Safety, NZTA.
TTM webinar 12: RCA Forum hosted webinar for RCAs and local councils: Temporary traffic management in New Zealand is changing. What support is available?Back to top
3 December 2024
This webinar focused on sharing information with RCAs and local councils about the key changes underway as NZTA, the RCA for state highways, and the wider sector move to a risk-based approach to traffic management.
Speakers shared a case study from Auckland Transport, answered questions, provided advice and outlined support available to help other RCAs and local councils consider how they can approach their own transition:
Steve Mutton, Chair of the RCA Forum
Andrew McKillop, Programme Director, Road Efficiency Group
Darren Wu, Chair of the TTM industry steering group
Tracey Berkahn, North Island RCA rep on the TTM industry steering group, and Group Manager of Road Corridor Access at Auckland Transport
Ryan Cooney, Programme Director Road Works Safety, NZTA.
Webinar 10 and 11: NZGTTM transition update to contractors, TTM suppliers and the construction sectorBack to top
27 November and 2 December 2024
These Q&A focused webinars where jointly hosted by the TTM industry steering group and NZTA to answer questions about the key changes relating to the risk-based approach to traffic management.
The panel answer questions relating to changes as a result of CoPTTM being superseded by the NZGTMM including training and competency and moving from auditing to assurance, how to procure and change contracts under the NZGTTM, PCBU roles and responsibilities under HSWA 2015 and key lessons from NZGTTM pilots and Auckland Transport’s transition from CoPTTM to the NZGTTM.
The panel included:
Darren Wu, Chair of the TTM industry steering group
Tracey Berkahn, North Island RCA rep on the TTM industry steering group, and Group Manager of Road Corridor Access at Auckland Transport
Betty Mitrova, TTM industry steering group Training and Competency workstream lead, and National TTM Lead for Downer
Nick Miskelly, Secretary of the TTM industry steering group, and XX for Chorus
Ryan Cooney, Programme Director Road Works Safety, NZTA
Please note: There is no legislated way to assess risks. Each company can choose what assessment process is best for them. You are recommended to speak with your health and safety team about the system they use. Downer Enforceable Undertaking Risk Assessment Tool Any questions on the use of the Downer EU Risk Assessment Tool can be directed to Betty.Mitrova@downer.co.nz
TTM webinar 8: Q&A with the industry steering groupBack to top
Thursday 25 May 2023
This Q&A session focuses on TTM planning, risk management, differences between CoPTTM and the NZGTTM, and applying the new risk approach to different scenarios.
Check out the discussion with TTM industry steering group representatives:
Karl Hitchcock (TTM subcontractor)
Nick Miskelly (NZ Utilities Advisory Group)
Betty Mitrova (Lead contractor, and Chair of the TTM Credential Framework Governance Group)
Ryan Cooney (NZTA)
TTM webinar 7: Q&A with the industry steering groupBack to top
Monday 29 May 2023
This Q&A session focuses on road worker safety, training and competency, and what the NZGTTM means for RCAs.
Join the discussion with TTM industry steering group representatives:
Eddie Taimai-Philipa (Worker representative)
Dave Rendall (Lead contractor)
Simon Hodges (Road Controlling Authority)
Ryan Cooney (NZTA)
TTM webinar 6: introducing version 1 of the NZGTTMBack to top
Tuesday 9 May 2023 and Thursday 11 May 2023
An update on the road worker safety programme, the new industry-led TTM steering group, training and competency and the next steps to transition to the new risk-based approach.
Webinar guests include:
Betty Mitrova, Downer NZ, and lead contractor representative on the TTM industry steering group
Dave Tilton, Parallaxx and Chair of the TTM industry steering group
Ryan Cooney, Road Worker Safety Improvement Programme Director, NZTA
Watch a video summary of FAQs: webinar guests answer key questions asked during the webinars
TTM webinar 5: pilot phase for the NZGTTMBack to top
Thursday 1 December 2022
An update on work underway to prepare to publish Version 1 of the NZGTTM with commentary from NZTA suppliers who have run pilots using the draft NZGTTM in regions across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Webinar guests include:
Rachel Bowen, Engagement Lead, WorkSafe
Wayne Oldfield, Senior Manager Maintenance and Operations, NZTA
Julian Chisnall, Team Lead, Road Safety, NZTA
Ryan Cooney, Road Worker Safety Improvement Programme Director, NZTA
TTM webinar 4: feedback summary and next steps for the NZGTTMBack to top
Thursday 18 August 2022
An outline of the feedback themes and the next steps to transition to the New Zealand guide to temporary traffic management (NZGTTM). You'll also hear about WorkSafe's new Good Practice Guideline: Keeping healthy and safe while working on the road or roadside to help us understand our obligations when working on or near the road.
Webinar guests:
Vanessa Browne, National Manager Programme and Standards, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Rachel Bowen, Engagement Lead, WorkSafe
Ryan Cooney, Programme Director, Road Worker Safety Improvement Programme, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
TTM webinar 3: putting the NZGTTM into practiceBack to top
Tuesday 26 April 2022
Hear from industry experts who are developing and using their own design guides and practice notes to make the NZGTTM work on a day-to-day basis.
Webinar guests:
Guy Smith, WasteMINZ on how their risk assessment to manage risks for waste collection has helped develop processes for Kerb Collection Traffic Lead training and CoPTTM D7.3 Kerbside collection activities.
Dave Tilton, Parallaxx describes how design guides will be useful to those preparing traffic management plans (TMPs), practice notes and pre-approved reusable layouts.
Patrick Wardlaw, Higgins shares his experience of trialling the NZGTTM during the planning for a pavement rehabilitation site.
Robert Swears, WSP explains how their risk assessment to manage risks for inspection activities has helped to inform the development of an Inspection TMP.
Thank you again for your questions, comments and ideas - these will all be included in our analysis of feedback as part of the consultation on the draft NZGTTM.
