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The Āpōpō Guide is an online resource for those practicing infrastructure asset management in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Āpōpō Guide is more than just a guide - it is a comprehensive compilation of best practices, expert insights, and te ao Māori principles - tailored specifically to the unique context of Aotearoa New Zealand.
It brings together internationally-sourced practices (such as ISO 55000) with locally-developed guidance (including our Āpōpō digital badges) to provide you with a holistic approach to infrastructure asset management.
Practical guidance to professionals in infrastructure asset management
Reflects the principles of te ao Māori (Māori worldview)
Incorporates mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge and wisdom)
Brings together internationally sourced practices (such as ISO 55000) with locally developed guidance (including our digital badges)
The Āpōpō Guide is free to all members of Āpōpō. To find out more about membership, visit the Āpōpō Membership page.
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The Āpōpō Guide is New Zealand’s most trusted resource for infrastructure asset management. And, it’s available as an organisation-wide subscription - making it easier than ever to build capability across your whole team.
Designed for local context, aligned with international standards, and grounded in best practice, the Guide offers practical, accessible content that supports smarter decision-making at every level. From engineers and planners to finance teams and senior leaders, everyone in your organisation can benefit from a shared understanding of asset management principles, tailored to Aotearoa.
You receive a username and password unique to your organisation. Anyone you share these details with can use them to access the Āpōpō Guide.
Ideally these can be shared via your workplace intranet, or similar.
There is no limit on the number of staff who can use this shared account.
✅ Unlimited staff access - no individual logins or licenses to manage
✅ Supports onboarding, training, and professional development
✅ Updated content as practice evolves - always current, always reliable
✅ Easy access across teams, from the field to the boardroom
✅ Demonstrates commitment to best practice and continual improvement.
The price is $850+gst per annum.
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The Āpōpō Guide is free to all members of Āpōpō. To find out more about membership, visit the Āpōpō Membership page.
Or, simply choose your access plan below to get started.
Buying on behalf of others? If you have a team / group of staff members who need access to the Āpōpō Guide, then "Corporate Membership" might be for you. This allows one person to coordinate access on behalf of others.
The Āpōpō Guide weaves together principles of te ao Māori and the practice of infrastructure asset management.
Below is a summarised preview of the contents (subject to change).
- Welcome to the Āpōpō Guide
- Fundamental Principles
- Case Study Overview
- Resources and References
The Āpōpō Guide recognises the significance of te ao Māori and its relevance to our unique context. By weaving te ao Māori principles through the Āpōpō Guide, we create something that reflects the values of Aotearoa New Zealand and fosters a holistic and inclusive approach to asset management.
Within the Āpōpō Guide, you will find examples of how te ao Māori enhances infrastructure asset management in various ways. For instance, the guide explores the integration of Māori cultural indicators and values into performance assessment, acknowledging the relevance of Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge and wisdom) in measuring asset sustainability and social impact.
The Āpōpō Guide is more than a compilation of asset management practices – it is a celebration of the richness and diversity of our culture. By embracing te ao Māori, we enhance the effectiveness, sustainability, and inclusivity of infrastructure asset management practices in Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you’re interested in finding out more about how te ao Māori relates to infrastructure asset management, consider taking our digital badge AO 101 – Introduction to Te Ao Māori.
The Āpōpō Guide is different. It is a living, interactive resource of globally sourced asset management guidance and experience – specifically tailored for our Aotearoa New Zealand context.
The Āpōpō Guide gives you information you can’t get anywhere else: how to apply ISO standards and international good practice in Aotearoa New Zealand – reflecting the principles of te ao Māori and mātauranga Māori.
For infrastructure asset management professionals practicing in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Āpōpō Guide is your essential companion.
The Āpōpō Guide weaves together the principles of te ao Māori with our interpretation of international best practice in infrastructure asset management. Our primary reference for international best practice is the ISO 5500X series of standards.
However, the Āpōpō Guide also aligns with other international best practice resources such as the GFMAM Asset Management Landscape, an internationally-recognised document that provides a detailed and structured view of the key concepts, principles, and practices essential for effective asset management.
See how the Āpōpō Guide aligns to the GFMAM Asset Management Landscape below:
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The Āpōpō Guide now features 29 case studies, each demonstrating how organisations are applying asset management principles in ways that deliver measurable outcomes, embed Māori perspectives, and support sustainable growth.
In this first quarter of 2025, I have had some engagement with the Honorable Chris Bishop, Minister for Infrastructure, as
Infrastructure often hides in plain sight. It’s the roads we drive, the water we drink, and the networks that keep the lights on. Most people take these systems for granted, noticing them only when they fail.
The Āpōpō Guide now tightly aligns with the GFMAM Asset Management Landscape, creating a seamless reference to recognised international standards.
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