Codes of practice

Whether you are a private individual, a contractor or utility operator, you need to comply with the relevant roading Code of Practice and the temporary traffic management standards when you are working on or near a road.

Roadworker at intersection pointing.

Utility operators

Utility operators planning work on or near the road (a carriageway, footpath or roadside area) must comply with their act of parliament, the National Code of Practice for Utility Operators Access to Transport Corridors and the Council's Local Conditions:

Private individuals and their contractors

Private individuals and their contractors planning work on or near the road (a carriageway, footpath or roadside area) in Wellington must follow the Council's Code of Practice for Working on the Road.

Code of Practice for Working on the Road

The object of this code is to minimise the inconvenience and damage that could be caused by any work on the road to the public, road assets, or other property.

More information

Customer and Compliance Team

Email: customer.compliance@wcc.govt.nz

Postal address: Wellington City Council
PO Box 2199
Wellington 6140