This guide explains when and how to create a new network in NHVR Go. It outlines common reasons for new networks, the information you need to supply, and how the NHVR Access Policy team sets up the blank network so you can add roads. Use this guide when you identify a need for a new network or want to create a standalone network for internal use.

NHVR Portal account with Road Manager access.

Understanding of why a new network is needed (for example new vehicle classification or high permit demand).

Ability to provide details of the access instrument and vehicle configurations if the network will be public.

Date of last review: [27 02 2026]

1. Confirm that a new network is required, for example:

a) A new vehicle classification is being introduced.

b) Permit volumes in an area justify a formal network.

c) A vehicle is being used in a new geographical area.

2. Decide what type of network is needed (Pre approval network, Permit Scheme or Gazetted Network).

3. If you plan to release the network publicly (Pre approval or Gazetted), prepare the three required pieces of information:

a) The access instrument under which the network will be granted.

b) The proposed network name.

c) A list of all vehicle configurations to which the network will apply.

4. Provide this information to the NHVR Access Policy team in line with internal NHVR processes so they can set up the blank network.

5. Once advised that the new network has been created, log in to NHVR Go.

6. Click the three lines at the top right, then select Access Management and Vehicle Networks.

7. Use the table filters to search by network name or instrument name and click the network to open it.

8. Use Network Management tools and Network Update Requests to add roads, conditions and infrastructure to the new network as required.

9. If you want a network that may not be released (for example a sandbox), you can create a network with no mandatory information so it remains in standalone status until later.

Pre approval networks still require permit applications, but approvals are expected to be quicker due to the pre approval status.

Standalone networks are useful for internal discussion before anything is made public and can later be converted to Pre approval, Permit Scheme or Gazetted networks.

If you cannot find a newly created network, double check the name and instrument details and expand your search filters.

Contact the NHVR Access Policy team for questions about setting up new networks and access instruments.

Contact the NHVR Network Management or Spatial support team if you cannot see or open a new network in NHVR Go.