http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.corridorsolutions.co.nz en-us Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:44:45 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/post/167684/why-5x5-matrices-fail-the-ttm-industry/ Last month Ashley delivered workshops for clients to help with risk-based thinking and the topic of 5x5 matrices kept coming up. However, this assessment methodology constantly fails the TTM industry and its normally because the tool is misused and risks are not actually understood.The 5×5 matrix looks simple: likelihood along the bottom, severity up the side, a score in the middle. Numbers in, number out. But a matrix is only as good as the thinking behind it, and two mistakes keep letting gen... Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:48:35 +1200 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/#post167684 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/post/158823/hastings-district-council-amds-implementation-and-data-migration/ Corridor Solutions was appointed by Hastings District Council to manage the implementation of the Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS), Waka Kotahi NZTA’s national standard for transport asset data. In addition to project management, Corridor Solutions completed data mapping of existing transportation data within Asset & Work Manager (AWM) to AMDS-compliant tables. The project was a collaborative effort between Corridor Solutions, Beca, and Thinkproject, with NZTA providing governance and... Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:30:30 +1300 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/#post158823 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/post/157914/future-roads-nov-2025-ttm-panel-discussion/ At Future Roads 2025, Ashley Green joined industry leaders on a high-profile panel discussing “TTM – Clarity around the risk-based approach and how funding is linked to adoption.” Representing CoLAB RATA Technical Advice Group, Ashley shared insights as one of New Zealand’s leading NZGTTM technical advisors.The panel, facilitated by Darren Wu (TTM ISG), included experts from NZTA and WorkSafe. Together, they tackled critical topics shaping the future of Temporary Traffic Management, incl... Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:51:11 +1300 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/#post157914 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/post/155657/taupo-crown-road-roundabout/ Ashely originally recommended a compact roundabout at the Crown Road-Taharepa Road intersection as part of a School Travel Plan completed prior to starting Corridor Solutions in 2023. In 2025, the roundabout was finally constructed. ... Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:51:44 +1300 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/#post155657 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/post/155467/nzgttm-approval-who-signs-off-on-tmps/ Since the release of the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM) by NZTA, there’s been ongoing confusion around who is responsible for approving Traffic Management Plans (TMPs). Is it the PCBU chain (those paying for or doing the work), or the Road Controlling Authority (RCA)—typically the Traffic Management Coordinator (TMC)?In short: it’s both. And that’s where the confusion begins.... Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:32:38 +1300 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/#post155467 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/post/153284/emergency-services-day-tmp/ Corridor Solutions sponsored the Emergency Services Day 2025 in Taupō by providing the TMP and covering the cost of the road closure notifications. The event showcased the amazing work emergency services do to help keep all New Zealanders safe. The event included a live demonstration of FENZ Jaws of Life to rescue a patient from a crashed car. As well as allowing the public to get up close to emergency services equipment and even sit in the rescue helicopter.... Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:08:47 +1300 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/#post153284 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/post/153283/taupo-town-centre-transformation-asset-capitalization/ Corridor Solutions assisted Taupō DC with the capitalization of the Taupō Town Centre Transformation (TTCT) project. Working closely with the multiple teams within TDC that helped deliver TTCT Corridor Solutions was able to work through as-built data and claim data to capitalize transportation assets.... Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:05:38 +1300 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/#post153283 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/post/153282/tarmac25/ Ashley attended TARMAC25 giving a presentation on “Demystifying NZGTTM Risk Assessment” and was part of the Panel for the Q&A that closed the conference. Ashley really enjoyed the engaging conversations that followed his presentation.... Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:03:12 +1300 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/#post153282 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/post/153281/taupo-district-council-amds-migration/ Corridor Solutions project managed and undertook data mapping services to allow the migration of Taupō District Council transportation asset data within AWM (RAMM) to NZTA Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS).... Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:59:00 +1300 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/#post153281 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/post/151929/all-fault-road-inspection-sh1-sh29-intersection-waikato/ Corridor Solutions conducted a 360° GoPro road condition inspection at the SH1/SH29 intersection for Downer ahead of roundabout construction.... Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:21:16 +1200 http://www.corridorsolutions.co.nz/blog/#post151929