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NZ Transport Agency Provided to the Minister of Transport and presented to
the House of Representatives pursuant to section 150 of
annual report the Crown Entities Act 2004
and the
National Land Transport Fund Provided to the Minister of Transport and presented to the
House of Representatives pursuant to section 11 of the Land
annual report
Transport Management Act 2003 and section 150 of the
Crown Entities Act 2004
for the year ended 30 June 2011
NZ Transport Agency
our purpose
creATiNg TrANsporT soLuTioNs
For A ThriviNg New ZeALANd
For the NZTA For the NLTF
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Annual report 2011 NZ Transport Agency | 1
NZ Transport Agency
annual report
for the year ended 30 June 2011
Provided to the Minister of Transport and
presented to the House of Representatives
pursuant to section 150 of the Crown Entities
Act 2004
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coNTeNTs
secTioN
4 6 8 9 10
A
our our operating our our our
2010/11 strategy environment activities finances successes
AT A gLANce
secTioN
15 20
B
report from Board member
goverNANce the chair profiles
reporT
secTioN
23 30 32
c
report Leadership organisational
MANAgeMeNT from the team profiles structure
reporT chief executive
secTioN
35 39 47 55
d
progress on progress on progress on organisational
progress oN long-term our strategic our strategic capability and
The sTATeMeNT sector impacts direction direction health
oF sTrATegic – by function – by priority
iNTeNT
secTioN
60 62 69 94 100 116
e
Achievement output class output classes output classes output classes Appendix
progress oN of performance case studies the NZTA the NZTA the NZTA 1 and 2
The sTATeMeNT measures delivers partly delivers invests in but
oF service along with local does not deliver
perForMANce authorities services
secTioN
125 126 129 133 157
F
statement of highlights Financial Notes to the supplementary
progress oN responsibility from our statements financial information
The sTATeMeNT financial statements
oF FiNANciAL statements
perForMANce
167 175 177
output class Audit NZ putting the
income and report scrutiny
expenditure principle into
tables practice
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secTioN A:
2010/11
AT A gLANce
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our
sTrATegy
The government’s
long-term outcomes
for the transport sector:
NZTA
• An efficient transport system that supports 5
government’s high levels of economic
productivity, provides strong international
The NZTA
connections for freight, business and tourism,
contributes to
government’s overarching and meets international obligations. We work to help
goal of growing the • A sustainable funding basis for transport deliver the government’s
New Zealand economy infrastructure investments and use. long-term outcomes
and immediate priorities
to deliver greater • A high-quality transport system for Auckland,
through our strategy
prosperity, security and the nation’s economic hub.
– the NZTA 5.
opportunities for all
• An accessible and safe transport system that
New Zealanders.
contributes positively to the nation’s economic,
social and environmental welfare.
Immediate priorities:
Investment in infrastructure, better regulation,
better public services, road safety.
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why we Are here We help New Zealand thrive when we contribute • More efficient vehicle fleets.
to achieving eight long-term impacts: • Reduction in deaths and serious injuries from
1 purpose
• Better use of existing transport capacity. road crashes.
Creating transport solutions • More efficient freight supply chains. • More transport mode choices.
for a thriving New Zealand • A resilient and secure transport network. • Reduction in adverse environmental effects
• Easing of severe urban congestion. from land transport.
who we serve 1. Individuals We want our customers and stakeholders to
2 cusToMer groups We help ordinary people make the best use be satisfied that:
of New Zealand’s transport system – whether • we deliver services and solutions that are
they are drivers, passengers, people getting convenient, effective, efficient and that
their WoF, licence or registering their vehicle, represent good value for money
or businesses that need permits or commercial • we help them make more efficient, effective
operator licences. and safe transport choices
• we listen to them and consider their views
2. New Zealand communities
even when, in the end, we might not provide
We help plan cities that are easier to get around;
the answer or investment decision they
build new highways; invest in roads, public
had hoped for.
transport, walking and cycling in regions and
towns; and make the roads safer. We do this
by working with our stakeholders.
how we work 1. Sign up – We commit to where we are Our Organisational Development Strategy
3 BehAviours going and we put our heart into what we do. focuses on building a high-performing
We get engaged every day. culture, by:
To help build the effectiveness • developing our people, because what
2. Team up – We enjoy the people
of our organisation, we have distinguishes a great organisation is the
we work with and appreciate their talents.
calibre of its people
developed three behaviours: We find solutions for our customers with
• working with others really well, because we
joined up thinking.
engage with a wide range of stakeholders and
3. Front up – We are courageous. customers every day
We tackle the difficult issues. We know our • achieving together, because we need to offer
value and bring it to our work with confidence customers and stakeholders an NZTA that
and good judgement. is ‘joined up’.
whAT we do 1. Planning the land transport 3. Managing the state
4 FuNcTioNs networks highway network
Integrating land use and transport planning, Ensuring that each road in the state highway
Our core business over the
through our Integrated Planning Strategy, so that network is playing its part in making
longer term is: there are many ways to get around our towns New Zealand a more prosperous and safe place.
and cities easily and safely – walking, cycling, Over time our State Highway Network Strategy
using public transport or motor vehicles. (currently in draft) will improve the experiences
2. Investing in land transport that drivers have on our highways, and recognise
the different needs of freight, commuters,
Making smart investments in the national,
tourists, business and leisure travellers.
regional and local land transport system because
we need to ensure that every dollar we spend 4. Providing access to and use of
helps New Zealand thrive. With our Investment the land transport system
Revenue Strategy we allocate funds from the Using our Network Access and Use Strategy
National Land Transport Fund to give effect (currently in draft) we will help shape the
to the Government policy statement on land transport choices that people make, by providing
transport funding. good information and encouraging them to
travel safely and efficiently. We want to work
cooperatively with other network operators to
make existing networks safer and more efficient.
our iMMediATe Focus 1. Plan for and deliver roads of 4. Improve the effectiveness of
5 sTrATegic prioriTies national significance public transport
Plan for and substantially deliver by 2020, Lift the effectiveness of public transport services
seven new roads on some of the most important to better use existing transport capacity and ease
parts of the state highway network. congestion in our big cities.
2. Improve the road safety system 5. Improve customer service and
Help deliver Safer Journeys by implementing reduce compliance costs
a Safe System approach to reduce serious Focus our efforts on providing high levels of
injuries and deaths on our roads. customer service while being smart about
3. Improve the efficiency of freight reducing costs.
movements
Contribute to a significant improvement in safe
and efficient access of freight to markets.
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our
operATiNg
eNviroNMeNT
2

1.4%
major earthquakes and a series of
aftershocks in christchurch have less
growth in economic activity of an impact on the national economy
reflects strong external demand than previously expected. economic
for New Zealand products and, activity migrates from one place
more recently, improvements to another, while quake recovery
in domestic consumption. activities support the
christchurch
economy.
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$116
m
is the minimum age at which
increase in revenues generated young drivers are now able to take
from fuel taxes, charges on the use the test for their learner driver
of diesel powered vehicles, vehicle licence. safety concerns also
licensing and registration expand pushed up the age at which
the level of funding available restricted and full driver
for investment in the licence tests can
transport system. be taken.
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9.2%

into
reduction in the number of fatalities created a single council for the
on New Zealand’s roads. Auckland region. The NZTA
The 12-month total to March 2011 continues to partner with the
(345 deaths) is the lowest council to deliver transport
since 1956. solutions for the region.
6.5%
unemployment in June 2011
reflects the improvement in
domestic economic conditions.
A recovering labour market
points to a tightening
of available skills
in the future.
2.8% 2.9%
growth in construction activity increase in heavy and civil
is largely due to increased local and engineering costs driven by rising
central government investment in labour and raw material costs,
heavy engineering and eg, bitumen, aggregate,
civil works. cement and steel.
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our
AcTiviTies
19,959 1.937 $2,728 109,319
million million million road user
vehicle vehicle invested lcihcaerngceess
kilometres kilometres by nltf purchased
online
19,959 million vehicle 1.937 million vehicle The National Land 109,319 road user
kilometres were kilometres were Transport Fund charges licences were
travelled (all vehicles) travelled by heavy invested $2,728 million purchased online – an
on the state highway vehicles on the state during the year ended increase of 42% during
network in 2010/11 – a highway network in 30 June 2011. The total the year ended 30 June
1.2% increase over that 2010/11. A strong investment from the 2011. It is anticipated
recorded in the previous export performance National Land Transport that the volume of
year. This performance and resumption of Fund continues to online transactions
is largely due to a growth in domestic increase and the will continue to grow.
resumption of positive demand contributed number of individual
economic growth, which to the 5.0% increase activities funded
more than offset the in heavy vehicle travel. continues to grow.
impact of 14.5% and
23.6% increases in the
respective retail prices
of petrol and diesel.
66
687,061 2,664 76%
million
motor vehicle lane-kilometres road user safety
registration public of state investments
transactions transport highway targeted to
boardings in resurfaced at-risk
auckland communities
687,061 motor vehicle 66 million public 2,664 lane-kilometres 76% of our road user
registration transactions transport boardings in of state highway were safety investments
were completed Auckland (bus, train resurfaced, in order to targeted to at-risk
online – an increase and ferry). The NZTA maintain acceptable ride communities and higher
of 47% during the provides up to 50% quality, and maintain strategic fit. Under
year ended 30 June funding assistance for the overall value of the the Safer Journeys
2011. It is anticipated public transport trips, state highway asset. programme, investment
that the volume of and in the last year spent The number of lane- in safety initiatives is
online transactions will almost $195 million kilometres of state being targeted to provide
continue to grow. nationally with the same highway resurfaced the best value for
amount coming from continues to increase. affected communities.
local government.