Apply to vary the NLTP

Introduction

Where Approved Organisations or NZTA (State Highways) do not have the delegated authority to vary the National Land Transport Programme Interrelated and complementary combination of activities that, when delivered in a coordinated manner, produce synergies – can span more than one work category and more than one activity class, e.g. a programme could include a road improvement and public transport improvement activities. (NLTP A National Land Transport Programme Interrelated and complementary combination of activities that, when delivered in a coordinated manner, produce synergies – can span more than one work category and more than one activity class, e.g. a programme could include a road improvement and public transport improvement activities. adopted by the NZTA under section 19 of the LTMA, as from time to time amended or varied ), they need to apply to the NZTA to vary the NLTP through a request in Transport Investment Online (TIO The NZTA's web-based funding allocation system. ).

New Activities

For new activities that are not listed in the current NLTP A National Land Transport Programme Interrelated and complementary combination of activities that, when delivered in a coordinated manner, produce synergies – can span more than one work category and more than one activity class, e.g. a programme could include a road improvement and public transport improvement activities. adopted by the NZTA under section 19 of the LTMA, as from time to time amended or varied , this involves drafting the activity in TIO The NZTA's web-based funding allocation system. and submitting it for a review for approval.

Note that there are strict limits to delegated powers and applicants should familiarise themselves with the summary of NZTA planning, funding and procurement delegations before making the application.

Funding Adjustments

Cost scope or cashflow adjustments should be requested through the TIO The NZTA's web-based funding allocation system. Reviews Module.

End-of-year carryovers

For approved improvement activities, carryovers should be declared as a cashflow adjustment within the TIO The NZTA's web-based funding allocation system. Reviews Module.

For programme-based activities (such as Public Transport services, maintenance, renewals and minor improvements), carryovers can only be made within the 3 year NLTP A National Land Transport Programme Interrelated and complementary combination of activities that, when delivered in a coordinated manner, produce synergies – can span more than one work category and more than one activity class, e.g. a programme could include a road improvement and public transport improvement activities. adopted by the NZTA under section 19 of the LTMA, as from time to time amended or varied and must be approved by NZTA.

Increased funding including  Supplementary Allocations

Requests for additional programme funding must be made through the TIO The NZTA's web-based funding allocation system. Reviews Module and is subject to NZTA approval, based on the merits of the application.

For supplementary allocations, NZTA may deem the additional funds to be an advance on the next NLTP A National Land Transport Programme Interrelated and complementary combination of activities that, when delivered in a coordinated manner, produce synergies – can span more than one work category and more than one activity class, e.g. a programme could include a road improvement and public transport improvement activities. adopted by the NZTA under section 19 of the LTMA, as from time to time amended or varied allocation and reduce the following year's funding by a corresponding amount.