Key points from NZUAG meeting 29 July 2010
5 Aug 2010
Key points from NZUAG meeting 29 July 2010
Annual Report 2010
31 Jul 2010
NZUAG has released its Annual Report for 2009/2010
Forthcoming consultation by NZUAG
5 Jul 2010
NZUAG well be consulting on the Code once the Infrastructure Bill has been enacted. It will also be consulting on establishing itself as an incorporated society.
Committee stage for Infrastructure Bill
5 Jul 2010
The Infrastructure Bill is currently no 10 on the Order Paper to undergo the Committee Stage in Parliament. It is expected to be enacted early August.
Infrastructure Bill up to Committee stage
30 Mar 2010
The Infrastructure Bill had its second reading on 24 March. Read the Hansard record.
Review of National Code commencing February 2010
19 Dec 2009
The review of the Code will be in two parts: firstly a process of getting the Code as fit for purpose as possible will start February 2010, and then a round of consultation once the Utilities Access Amendment Act has been passed.
Infrastructure Bill reported back to Parliament
30 Nov 2009
The Infrastructure Bill was reported back to the House on 12 November. A copy of the report and Bill as amended by the select Committee is available at this url.
Notes from NZUAG meeting 23 November 2009
23 Nov 2009
Key points from the NZUAG meeting held on 23 November are now available.
Infrastructure Bill referred to Select Committee
26 Aug 2009
The Infrastructure Bill passed its first reading 25 August and has been referred to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee. The report back date is 13 Nov. They will call for submissions shortly. You can look at their progress on Parliament’s website.
Infrastructure Bill introduced
5 Aug 2009
The Infrastructure Bill was introduced into Parliament on Wednesday 5 August. Full details are available here.
Proposed Update to the National Code
23 Jul 2009
NZUAG has agreed in principle to incorporate a factor of competency in the Code. A sub-group is now scoping the project for wider industry input and consultation.
Annual Report 2008/2009
21 Jul 2009
NZUAG's report for the year ended 31 March 2009 is now available.
NZUAG meeting 17 July 2009
17 Jul 2009
Key points from NZUAG meeting 17 July 2009
Update on the new National Code
15 Jun 2009
The first corridor managers to implement the new National Code are Nelson City and Southland District, as demonstrated in the recent workshops on the implementation of the Code.
Young Engineers Award
15 Jun 2009
NZUAG is delighted to confirm its sponsorshipof the Young Engineers Award for the 2009 Engineering Excellence Awards, and invites young engineers in our sector to apply.
Implementation version of the Code released
20 Mar 2009
NZUAG has released the Implementation version of the new National code for Utilities in the Transport Corridors. The Code will implemented across NZ and reviewed before it is finally released and approved by the Minister.
Code Implementation Meetings
19 Mar 2009
NZUAG is conducting a series of meetings in May 2009 nationwide to kick-start the implementation of the Code.
Submissions on the Advance Copy of the Code
16 Mar 2009
Thirteen submissions were received on the Advance Copy of the Code. These have been reviewed by NZUAG and accepted now, declined, or held pending the post-implementation review. NZUAG is grateful to those who took time to submit suggestions for improving the Code.
New Chairman for NZUAG
5 Mar 2009
Ian Cox of the New Zealand Transport Agency has been elected Chairman of NZUAG, replacing David Fraser of Hastings District Council (representing Ingenium) who has retired due to work commitments.
Key points from NZUAG meeting held 5 March 2009
5 Mar 2009
Key points from the NZUAG meeting of Thursday 5 March 2009 are:
Advance Copy of New National Code
12 Dec 2008
An advance copy of the National Code for utilities in the Transport Corridors is released to provide Corridor Managers and Utilities the opportunity to review their procedures and identify any areas in the Code that will be difficult or impractical to implement.
Key points from NZUAG meeting held 27 November 2008
27 Nov 2008
Key points from the NZUAG meeting of Thursday 27 November 2008 are:
NZ Engineering Excellence Awards
26 Nov 2008
For the second year running, the winner of the NZUAG sponsored Utilities and Networks Award also won the Supreme Award at the NZ Engineering Excellence Awards 2006.
Annual Report 2007/2008
30 Jul 2008
NZUAG's Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2008 is now available.
Key Points from NZUAG meeting held 24 July 2008
24 Jul 2008
The new national Code is expected to be available soon. Meanwhile NZUAG has approved the release of the Summary of Submissions on the draft Code
Key Points from NZUAG meeting held 8 April 2008
18 Apr 2008
NZUAG has reconvened the Directors' Group to consider submissions on the draft National Code.
Consultation on draft National Code
22 Feb 2008
NZUAG invites submissions on the draft National Code, launched on 12 February 2008. Submissions close on 25 March 2008.
Launch of draft of the new National Code
12 Feb 2008
Minister endorses the launch of the draft National Code on 12 February 2008.
Engineering Excellence Awards
17 Dec 2007
NZUAG congratulates the Construction Techniques Group Ltd, whose work on the Transpower tower foundation strengthening project in the upper South Island won them the Utilities, Networks and Amenities Award in the 2007 Engineering Excellence Awards, as well as the Supreme Award.
NZUAG Annual Report
30 Jul 2007
NZUAG's Annual Report for 2006/2007 has been released today.
First report on the development of the new National Code
30 Jun 2007
Substantial progress has already been made on the development of the new National Code by all working groups.
Key points from NZUAG meeting 19 June 2007
22 Jun 2007
Key points from the latest NZUAG meeting cover the 2007/8 Business Plan which includes the National Code currently under development, funding of this work, a proposed series of workshops to discuss the draft code when completed, and the importance of keeping focused on emergency preparedness
Consultation on four Proposed National Environmental Standards for Telecommunications Facilities - Starts on 16 June 2007.
20 Jun 2007
Four standards are proposed covering erection of roadside cabinets, the installation of small antennas on existing roadside structures, radiofrequency emissions and noise emissions.
Development of New National Code of Practice
1 May 2007
NZUAG is sponsoring a new project to develop a national code/standard, which will include a means of ensuring compliance with that code/standard and provide for regional differences.
Revised Proposals from MED
8 Mar 2007
MED is receiving written submissions on its' updated proposals for utilities' access to transport corridors.
NZUAG office out of contact for over two days
5 Dec 2006
Contractors cutting a Telecom cable has put the NZUAG office out of contact for over two days.
MED policy document
1 Dec 2006
The NZUAG is working with the Ministry of Economic Development on how to develop the systems and processes which will nderpin the broad principles to be outlined in legislation.
Workshop on Third party damage to utilities
21 Nov 2006
A workshop held on 21 November 2006 on third party interference to utilities in the road corridor has highlighted a number of issues to be addressed by all parties in this sector.
The New Context
1 Nov 2006
Government announces its decisions on the future legal framework for utilities in the road corridor.
NZ Engineering Excellence Awards 2006 - the Utilities and Networks Award
1 Nov 2006
As sponsor of the Utilities and Networks Award, NZUAG proudly congratulates the four finalists for this award.
NZUAG Annual Report 2005/2006
21 Sep 2006
NZUAG is pleased to release its first annual report to its stakeholders. While the report is for 2005/2006, it also covers earlier activities.
Strategic Plan 2006/2007
16 Aug 2006
NZUAG has published its Strategic Plan for 2006/07. Its main focus is expected to be the issues arising out of the Government’s decisions on the MED recommendations for changes to legislation pertaining to utilities in the road corridor.
Key points from latest NZUAG meeting
15 Aug 2006
Key points from latest NZUAG meeting cover the MED review of utilities in the road corridor, Transit’s draft policy on access to its state highway corridors, and a workshop on third party damage.
Changes in representatives on NZUAG
1 Jul 2006
NZUAG welcomes its new chairman, David Fraser of Hastings District Council, representing INGENIUM, and new representatives for NZWWA (Peter Whitehouse), RCA Forum (Andrew Dixon), LGNZ (Geoff Swainson) and Telecom, (Mark Larsen)
MED SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS ON UTILITIES DISCUSSION DOCUMENT
1 Dec 2005
The Ministry of Economic Development has released the summary of submissions on its discussion document Utilities in the Road Corridor.
2006 CRITICAL CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS SECURITY SUMMIT FOR TECHNICAL EXPERTS
28 Nov 2005
Attached is information on a Critical Control and Data Acquisition Systems Security Summit occurring in Florida in March 2006: Deciding What Works in Securing Distributed Control Systems in Critical Infrastructure.
PANDEMIC PLANNING INFORMATION KIT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS
27 Oct 2005
The Pandemic Planning Information Kit for infrastructure providers went public on the Ministry of Economic Development's website last week.
SUBMISSIONS ON THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION DOCUMENT
20 Sep 2005
Submissions on the Ministry of Economic Development discussion document are now available to read on their website.
SMOOTHER PROCESS FOR VALUING UTILITIES
31 Aug 2005
Industry guidelines for Valuing Utility Networks for District Valuation Rolls have now been published on the NZUAG website. These are expected to assist a transparent valuation process and lead to a higher level of audit assurance.
NZUAG SUBMISSION ON MED DISCUSSION DOCUMENT
20 Aug 2005
The NZUAG submission followed the NZ INC. approach discussed in the seminars, and was based on the consensus reached in the discussions around the country. Click title to read the submission.
NEW CHAIRMAN FOR NZUAG
6 Jun 2005
Ian McGowan of Wanganui District Council becomes Acting Chairman of NZUAG.
ROTORUA UTILITIES AND COUNCIL FIRST TO SIGN A PARTNERING AGREEMENT
9 Sep 2004
Rotorua District Council is the first council to negotiate a Partnering Agreement with the local utility network operators Telecom, TelstraClear, NGC, and Unison. All parties agreed to share information on a regular basis and to work together for the benefit of the Rotorua community.
SMOOTHER ROADS AS UTILITY INDUSTRY LEADERS SIGN ON TO ROADSHARE
5 Mar 2004
New Zealand road users can expect smoother roads as key players in the utilities sector and local government today, Wednesday, 3 March 2004, signed a Charter of Understanding at Parliament Buildings, Wellington, committing them to work together for the better management of New Zealand’s roading corridor.
WORKING IN THE ROAD CODE OF PRACTICE TAKES OFF
15 Nov 2003
Road users in two of our largest cities can soon breathe easy. The days of numerous complaints about road works in Wellington and Christchurch are numbered.
PROJECT ROADSHARE USHERS IN A NEW ERA IN CIVIC CO-OPERATION
20 Aug 2003
There is nothing that infuriates motorists, pedestrians and utility providers more than the incessant digging up of the streets in our towns and cities.
NEW HANDBOOK TO REDUCE 'ROAD RAGE'
15 Aug 2003
A new handbook which lays down guidelines for utility providers working in the road, is likely to reduce 'road rage' amongst drivers and pedestrians, annoyed by the level of disruption.
