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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: