Resources

Revisions

• NZTA SM012 Part 5: Consolidated Emergencies, Events, Closures Section (external link) (October 2025) : The update to SM012 section 4.0 provides greater clarity and specificity of the criteria and condition’s of use for consideration of approval for use of the Auckland Harbour Bridge for events / filming.
• NZTA SM031 SH Construction Contract Manual(external link) (October 2025): Revised to align with the 2025 Government Procurement Rules and updated NZTA/industry standards, with simplified templates and strengthened commercial, safety, and evaluation elements.
• NZTA SM030 Proforma Document: Consultancy Agreement Template(external link) (November 2025): Updated to refine liability, insurance, payment claim processes, and cost fluctuation provisions to ensure consistency across NZTA contract templates.
• NZTA SM018 Template 05: Change Management Record(external link) (November 2025) : The form has been updated to improve clarity, simplify administration, and introduce prompts and tools that support tracking and reporting.
• NZTA Z02: Consultants Programme Specification(external link) (November 2025) : The Z02 Consultants Programme Specification has been updated to ensure it remains fit for purpose and aligned with the Z03 standard, providing clearer and more consistent scheduling expectations. 

New

NZTA Bat Management Guideline(external link) (November 2025) : This guide provides a consistent, best‑practice framework for assessing and managing how transport projects affect New Zealand’s native bats.

Withdrawn

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For consultation

• NZTA Planning Policy Manual_Digital Advertising Billboards and Road Safety.(external link) Consultation closes Friday 13 February 2026. For more information, please contact PPMConsultation@nzta.govt.nz
• NZTA National Public Transport Harmful Interactions Guidance.(external link) Consultation closes 27 February 2026. For more information, please contact Public.Transport@nzta.govt.nz
• NZTA P47: Specification for Environmental, Social and Cultural management during construction. Consultation opens 2 March 2026 and closes 2 April 2026. For more information, please contact Environment@nzta.govt.nz
• NZTA Kauri Guide. Consultation opens 2 March 2026 and closes 2 April 2026. For more information, please contact Environment@nzta.govt.nz
• NZTA Procurement Manual. Engagement with Approved Organisations will be scheduled from February 2026 with the feedback period closing 31 March 2026. For more information, please contact procurement@nzta.govt.nz

Further information

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact standards@nzta.govt.nz

Visit our Highways Information Portal website: www.nzta.govt.nz/hip