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What is ONF?

The One Network Framework is New Zealand's new national classification system.  It will be used to determine the function of roads and streets and inform decision making.  The new One Network Framework acknowledges the transport network has a ‘Place’ function.  This means roads and streets are destinations for people, as well as transport corridors.  The new framework also introduces classifications for different modes of transport, recognising that our roads and streets have different functions for different modes.

The ONF seeks to bring more granularity to the way our rural networks are classified, by better differentiating our freight routes from our general traffic routes and reflecting the specific context of our rural roads. It will allow us to better define and articulate the differences between metro, urban and rural transport needs and provide a consistent, level playing field for future investment conversations, based on locally recognised needs rather than broad categories.

Find out more about One Network Framework at Te Ringa Maimoa web site.