NZTA Pavements Forum 2026
NZTA Pavements Forum 2026
Driving Excellence
We’re thrilled to share news about our upcoming NZTA Pavements Forum, themed “Driving Excellence.” This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from NZTA executive and technical teams as they share insights on our strategic objectives, discuss alignment with the asset management strategy, and highlight our progress in delivery under IDM for pavements and surfacing. Get ready for an engaging event packed with thought-provoking presentations, lively discussions, and valuable connections — all designed to empower our industry and shape the road ahead together.
Programme dated 25 June 2026 - subject to changes
Driving Excellence brings together NZTA leaders, technical specialists, and industry professionals for a full day focused on the future of pavements and surfacing. The forum will explore strategic direction, asset management priorities, and delivery progress under the Integrated Delivery Model approach, giving attendees the opportunity to hear directly from influential voices across the programme. Proposed speakers include Andrew Clarke opening the event with our strategic direction; Vanessa Brown on the NZTA Strategy; Adam Leslie on the purpose, goals and strategic alignment of the Office of the Chief Engineer, and Cate Quinn on the State Highway asset management strategy for pavements.
The programme also features Sean Rainsford on lifecycle asset management planning; Rochelle Leach speaking on Asset Management Excellence; Robert Choveaux on the IDM Operational Model, and David Alabaster and team sharing updates from the Pavement Team on Specification updates. Following afternoon tea, David Alabaster and team will run a panel discussion on the ‘P’ series. This will allow the industry to provide their feedback. The final presentation will be Andrew McKillop from the Road Efficiency Group (REG) talking about the tools and systems that REG is developing to continually drive excellence and efficiencies.
More than just a conference, Driving Excellence is a chance to connect, learn, and contribute to the conversation about where the industry is heading. From the opening welcome through to the closing wrap-up, the forum offers a mix of strategic insight, technical depth, and practical relevance that will be valuable for anyone involved in pavements, surfacing, and asset management.
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/QY0Wdn
Low Volume Roads (LVR) Workshop 2026
Knowledge-sharing across the boundaries
Road practitioners from the local roading industry and the REAAA Member countries, including the Pacific Islands, are invited to attend our Low Volume Roads 2026 Workshop. We are looking to all roading sectors to participate - forestry, telecommunications, energy and road controlling authorities.
Abstracts have been confirmed with a programme to be issued shortly. Please help us spread the word across the wider community, in keeping with our theme: "Knowledge-sharing across the boundaries"
Join us for one or both events. Combined registration saves ~20%. Both events share the same venue and the 'happy hour' function at Ross Bros Transport Museum - a great place to mingle and meet a broad group of like-minded people.
Why attend?
Learn the latest techniques for maintaining unsealed and low volume roads.
Explore new innovations with experts from New Zealand, Australia, Asia and the Pacific.
Collaborate in focused workshop streams and share your experiences.
Highlights include:
Asset Management Plan for Unsealed Roads launch - Receive a free hard copy – exclusive for Registrants.
Young Presenters’ Competition - Showcase your research and projects – open to under 35s.
LVR Rising Star Award - Win a $10,000 grant to attend the 2027 LVR Congress in USA!
Registration https://cvent.me/QY0Wdn
LVR Programme, as at 7 June 2026 (subject to change)
Sponsorship Opportunities
for both events, over 3 days (2 different audiences)
