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This publication is also available on NZ Transport Agency’s website at www.nzta.govt.nz 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 2 | NZ Transport Agency Annual report 2011 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 Annual report 2011 NZ Transport Agency | 3 secTioN A: 2010/11 AT A gLANce 4 | NZ Transport Agency Annual report 2011 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. Annual report 2011 NZ Transport Agency | 5 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. 6 | NZ Transport Agency Annual report 2011 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. 16 $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. Annual report 2011 NZ Transport Agency | 7 8 1 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. 8 | NZ Transport Agency Annual report 2011 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.