Current Media Releases:
Key points from NZUAG meeting 8 April 2008
16 April 2008
NZUAG has reconvened the Directors' Group to consider submissions on the draft National Code.
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
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.
