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Application of Network Documents Policy

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi maintains a Register of network standards and guidelines and an accompanying register process manual, which govern the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of networks and services.

Betterment for Local Road Improvements Policy

Explains where betterment applies, how its proceeds are apportioned and any exclusions.

Local Road Connections With State Highways Policy

Sets out the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi policy on cost responsibility for road work that involves both state highways and local roads.

Location and Relocation of Services Policy

This page provides an overview of the policy for sharing the cost involved in the relocation of services.

Off-Street Parking Areas Policy

Sets out the policy regarding funding assistance for off-street parking areas.

Rail Crossings Policy

Provides an overview of the sections of the Railways Act 2005 that especially affect approved organisations, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (for its own activities) and rail access providers.

Safe System Audit Policy

Explains when the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Safe System audit procedures should be applied and how to declare an exception.

Service Lanes Policy

Explains when the construction and maintenance of service lanes is eligible for funding assistance from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF), and how betterment applies in such cases.

Stock Crossings Policy

Explains the policy applying to the provision of stock crossings.

Stock Effluent Facilities Policy

Explains the policy regarding funding assistance for the construction, renewal or maintenance of a stock effluent disposal site.

Sub-Divisional Roads Policy

Discusses the funding eligibility and standards required of sub-divisional roads.

Uneconomic Transport Infrastructure Policy

Outlines the policy on investment in uneconomic transport infrastructure to ensure investment decisions are informed by a range of options with robust assessment within legislative and national settings.

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