An Activity Management Plan (AMP) is a core strategic plan that links the activities a road controlling authority (RCA) delivers and the levels of service committed to achieve the desired outcomes their community expects. They provide the evidence and investment logic needed to secure funding from local communities and co-funding from NZTA.
Road Efficiency Group Te Ringa Maimoa (REG) reviews every RCA’s AMP on a three yearly cycle, aligning with council Long Term Planning (LTP) and NZTA’s National Land Transport Programme (NLTP). These reviews consider how well the AMP applies good practice in activity planning. Using the REG Pillars of Success performance areas, REG evaluates the strategic content to delivery planning, the investment narrative, and use of asset management and business case principles.
The reviews are aligned with asset management guidance (International Infrastructure Management Manual, Āpōpō Guide and International Organisation for Standardisation). They provide insights to RCAs for maintaining and improving activity management planning and delivery that is fit for purpose and relevant to each RCA.
The review assigns an assessment score for each performance area as well as commentary on strengths, weaknesses and gaps. The emphasis is on feedback to help each RCA improve their planning and demonstrate value for money.
The AMP review process provides value at both an individual RCA level and across the wider sector. Key benefits include:
National reporting
The AMP reviews will provide a national view to the Minister of Transport via NZTA’s reporting on the number of RCAs achieving a fit-for-purpose AMP – 100% reviewed.
REG will also report annually on the number of RCAs achieving 100% of agreed annual improvement actions.
All RCAs have a ‘fit for purpose ’or ‘good’ AMP rating.
Strengths
Improvement opportunities
Top priorities (ranked by RCAs)
The insights from these AMP reviews guide the REG Learning and Development Programme, and shape the tools and resources created to support the sector.
