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How lessons from the past can guide the way for infrastructure
Education, Learning & Training

How lessons from the past can guide the way for infrastructure

A 30-year push to close the infrastructure backlog would absorb resources from schools and police, Dr Matthew Birchall warns.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2023
More consideration needed for construction in emissions plan
Supply Chain

More consideration needed for construction in emissions plan

Civil contractors warn the next emissions plan could slow vital infrastructure delivery unless it backs proven low-carbon options and recycling.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2023
Going renewable won’t hurt unless you’re very rich
Climate change

Going renewable won’t hurt unless you’re very rich

Most stranded fossil fuel losses would hit the richest households, while governments could cheaply shield lower-income savers in affluent countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Wellington hosts rail conference
Climate change

Wellington hosts rail conference

Passenger rail could cut emissions and widen access, but chronic underinvestment and patchy national coordination still hold New Zealand back.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
Harbour bridge closures ‘over-cautious’ after 2020 incident
Supply Chain

Harbour bridge closures ‘over-cautious’ after 2020 incident

Auckland businesses face repeated disruptions as the transport agency’s lower wind thresholds keep forcing Harbour Bridge closures and delays.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project
Downer

Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project

The new paths should help Wellington residents travel more easily while diverting waste concrete and asphalt from landfill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023
Time running out to participate in construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in construction survey

Construction firms have until 26 June to share views on workforce, technology and sector issues in a survey cited by MBIE.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
ETS reform options ‘disappointing’
Enterprise Resource Planning

ETS reform options ‘disappointing’

Two of the Government’s four ETS reform options would miss New Zealand’s climate goals, leaving businesses to face continued uncertainty.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2023
Achieving great outcomes during changing times
Disaster Recovery

Achieving great outcomes during changing times

Skills shortages, weather damage and rising costs are squeezing construction firms as Waihanga Ara Rau outlines priorities for the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
Infrastructure action plan brings almost nothing new to the table
Disaster Recovery

Infrastructure action plan brings almost nothing new to the table

Most of the Government’s 331 infrastructure actions are already underway, prompting calls for funded projects rather than more plans.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023
Shortsightedness and poor planning lead to property buyouts
Disaster Recovery

Shortsightedness and poor planning lead to property buyouts

Ratepayers and taxpayers will help fund buyouts and flood defences for homes in areas hit by severe weather after years of underinvestment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2023
Positive sentiment in CBD office markets
Hybrid & Remote Work

Positive sentiment in CBD office markets

Prime CBD office space is tightening in Auckland and Christchurch, while Wellington rents rise despite a temporary vacancy jump.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Wed, 31st May 2023
Too much consultation, not enough action
Auckland Council

Too much consultation, not enough action

Auckland Transport risks paralysis if it keeps seeking public input on tiny road changes already covered by approved plans.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023

Global Stories

Climate change stories

Digital Realty attains climate-neutral conformity certificate
DataCentre infrastructure

Digital Realty attains climate-neutral conformity certificate

The audit certified that Digital Realty is on track to meet the specific SRI goals for 2030, underpinning the overarching goal of the Climate Neutral Pact.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
How investing in data and software neutralizes climate change
Digital Transformation

How investing in data and software neutralizes climate change

Software plays a crucial role in supporting the transition to a sustainable future, from renewable energy to carbon market development and more.

By Albert Bielinko • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2023
Huawei High-Quality 10 GBps CloudCampus aids digital future
Unified Communications

Huawei High-Quality 10 GBps CloudCampus aids digital future

Huawei and Masdar City released the High-Quality 10 GBps CloudCampus: Net Zero Campus White Paper at Huawei Network Summit 2023.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2023
Huawei launches its latest data centre facility solutions
DataCentre infrastructure

Huawei launches its latest data centre facility solutions

More than 600 data centre industry leaders attended the Global Smart Green Data Centre Summit 2023, recently held in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023

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