Thank you for joining our previous webinar discussions on the New Zealand guide to temporary traffic management (NZGTTM).

Webinar recordings are also available below.

TTM webinar 9: jointly hosted by NZTA and the TTM industry steering group

Monday 16 and Wednesday 18 October 2023

We hosted two webinars with members of the TTM industry steering group (ISG) and industry guests:

  • Betty Mitrova – Lead contractor rep on the ISG, Chair of the TTM Credential Framework Governance Group and National TTM Lead, Downer NZ)

  • Dave Tilton – Chair of the TTM industry steering group

  • Sarah Stead – Senior Legal Counsel, Downer NZ

  • Clint Hill – General Manager, Health, Safety and Environment, McConnell Dowell

  • Richard Copeland – General Manager People and Capability, Corde

  • Ryan Cooney – Road works safety improvement programme director, NZTA

Presentation slides used during the webinar  [PDF, 2.2 MB]

Full list of Q&A [PDF, 154 KB] 

Downer Enforceable Undertaking Assessment Tool [ZIP, 439 KB]

Please note: There is no legislated way to assess risks. Each company can choose what assessment process is best for them. You are recommended to speak with your health and safety team about the system they use. Downer Enforceable Undertaking Risk Assessment Tool Any questions on the use of the Downer EU Risk Assessment Tool can be directed to Betty.Mitrova@downer.co.nz

TTM webinar 8: Q&A with the industry steering group

Thursday 25 May 2023

This Q&A session focuses on TTM planning, risk management, differences between CoPTTM and the NZGTTM, and applying the new risk approach to different scenarios.

Check out the discussion with TTM industry steering group representatives:

  • Karl Hitchcock (TTM subcontractor)
  • Nick Miskelly (NZ Utilities Advisory Group)
  • Betty Mitrova (Lead contractor, and Chair of the TTM Credential Framework Governance Group)
  • Ryan Cooney (NZTA)

TTM webinar 7: Q&A with the industry steering group

Monday 29 May 2023

This Q&A session focuses on road worker safety, training and competency, and what the NZGTTM means for RCAs.

Join the discussion with TTM industry steering group representatives:

  • Eddie Taimai-Philipa (Worker representative)
  • Dave Rendall (Lead contractor)
  • Simon Hodges (Road Controlling Authority)
  • Ryan Cooney (NZTA) 

TTM webinar 6: introducing version 1 of the NZGTTM

Tuesday 9 May 2023 and Thursday 11 May 2023

An update on the road worker safety programme, the new industry-led TTM steering group, training and competency and the next steps to transition to the new risk-based approach.

Webinar guests include:

  • Betty Mitrova, Downer NZ, and lead contractor representative on the TTM industry steering group
  • Dave Tilton, Parallaxx and Chair of the TTM industry steering group
  • Ryan Cooney, Road Worker Safety Improvement Programme Director, NZTA

Presentation slides used during the webinar [PDF, 1.9 MB]

Watch a video summary of FAQs: webinar guests answer key questions asked during the webinars.

TTM webinar 5: pilot phase for the NZGTTM

Thursday 1 December 2022

An update on work underway to prepare to publish Version 1 of the NZGTTM with commentary from NZTA suppliers who have run pilots using the draft NZGTTM in regions across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Webinar guests include:

  • Rachel Bowen, Engagement Lead, WorkSafe
  • Wayne Oldfield, Senior Manager Maintenance and Operations, NZTA
  • Julian Chisnall, Team Lead, Road Safety, NZTA
  • Ryan Cooney, Road Worker Safety Improvement Programme Director, NZTA

TTM webinar 4: feedback summary and next steps for the NZGTTM

Thursday 18 August 2022

An outline of the feedback themes and the next steps to transition to the New Zealand guide to temporary traffic management (NZGTTM). You'll also hear about WorkSafe's new Good Practice Guideline: Keeping healthy and safe while working on the road or roadside to help us understand our obligations when working on or near the road.

Webinar guests:

  • Vanessa Browne, National Manager Programme and Standards, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

  • Rachel Bowen, Engagement Lead, WorkSafe

  • Ryan Cooney, Programme Director, Road Worker Safety Improvement Programme, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Presentation slides used during the webinar [PDF, 2.1 MB]

Watch a recording of the fourth webinar(external link)

TTM webinar 3: putting the NZGTTM into practice

Tuesday 26 April 2022

Hear from industry experts who are developing and using their own design guides and practice notes to make the NZGTTM work on a day-to-day basis.

Webinar guests:

  • Guy Smith, WasteMINZ on how their risk assessment to manage risks for waste collection has helped develop processes for Kerb Collection Traffic Lead training and CoPTTM D7.3 Kerbside collection activities.

  • Dave Tilton, Parallaxx describes how design guides will be useful to those preparing traffic management plans (TMPs), practice notes and pre-approved reusable layouts.

  • Patrick Wardlaw, Higgins shares his experience of trialling the NZGTTM during the planning for a pavement rehabilitation site.

  • Robert Swears, WSP explains how their risk assessment to manage risks for inspection activities has helped to inform the development of an Inspection TMP.

Watch a recording of the third webinar(external link)

TTM webinar 2: discussion on the draft NZGTTM

Monday 4 April 2022

Hear from industry experts about their thoughts and experiences using a risk-based approach to temporary traffic management.

Webinar guests:

  • Paul Tyson - Fulton Hogan
  • Luke Murphy - Qualis
  • Troy Chapman - WSP
  • Chris Martin - Wilson Traffic Management

Watch a recording of the second webinar(external link)

Answering your questions

Follow up to the TTM webinar hosted on 4 April 2022 with responses to your comments, questions and requests.

TTM webinar 2 – responding to your comments, questions and requests (external link)

TTM webinar 1: draft NZGTTM overview

Wednesday 23 March 2022

An overview on the draft NZGTTM: key concepts, what you think and what this guide means to you and your role around keeping people safe.

Watch a recording of the first webinar(external link)

Answering your questions

Follow up to the TTM webinar hosted on 23 March 2022 with a summary of feedback themes and answers to frequently asked questions.

TTM webinar – answering your questions(external link)

Thank you for your questions

Thank you again for your questions, comments and ideas - these will all be included in our analysis of feedback as part of the consultation on the draft NZGTTM.

New Zealand guide to temporary traffic management (NZGTTM)

If you have a question that hasn't been answered at one of our webinars, we have plenty of 'hot topic' questions and answers on our FAQ page.

Frequently asked questions

If you have a specific question, please email us at: ttm.consult@nzta.govt.nz