Your comprehensive asset management resource
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 (the 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.
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
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 IIMM (International Infrastructure Management Manual) is an online manual jointly owned by Āpōpō and IPWEA Australasia. It is accessed by purchasing a separate subscription. For a long time it has been the go-to resource for asset managers.
The IIMM takes an international approach to asset management providing a broad approach to the subject.
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.
All members of Āpōpō can access the Āpōpō Guide at no additional cost. Here’s how:
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Keep up to date with the most recent Āpōpō Guide news below.
Following a rapid three-month development programme, the Āpōpō Guide launched in October 2023, and is now serving infrastructure asset managers in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are excited to let you know The Āpōpō Guide is now available to all Āpōpō members. The Āpōpō Guide
Excitement is brewing here at Āpōpō, with The Āpōpō Guide’s release just a few days away!
The Āpōpō Guide will be released in full to all Āpōpō Members at a special launch event on Thursday 12 October 2023.
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