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Quick infrastructure wins for Luxon’s first 100 days
Public Sector

Quick infrastructure wins for Luxon’s first 100 days

New Zealand’s infrastructure gap could widen without faster approvals, as the group urges PPPs, city deals and water reforms in Luxon’s first 100 days.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Changing the way we plan infrastructure resilience
Supply Chain

Changing the way we plan infrastructure resilience

The report says Cyclone Gabrielle exposed how failures in power, water and communications can cascade across New Zealand's critical networks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Empowering CLTs to deliver affordable housing worldwide
Housing

Empowering CLTs to deliver affordable housing worldwide

New research says the model could help low-income families and key workers secure homes for generations in Aotearoa New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Why tenants are happier in public housing
Energy efficient

Why tenants are happier in public housing

Security of tenure may explain why public housing residents report wellbeing levels similar to owner-occupiers, according to new research.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023
23 recommendations for the next government
Disaster Recovery

23 recommendations for the next government

New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is urging the incoming Government to speed up investment, reform planning and tap private capital.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023
Legislative tweak opens door for inter-regional public transport
Local Government

Legislative tweak opens door for inter-regional public transport

Councils will find it easier to coordinate cross-border routes after Parliament removed an exemption that had blocked them from regional transport plans.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2023
NIWA invests $5m in extreme weather research
Agricultural Technology

NIWA invests $5m in extreme weather research

Additional funding will boost flood forecasting and climate adaptation work after recent cyclones exposed gaps in New Zealand's resilience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2023
Keeping the politicians honest
Disaster Recovery

Keeping the politicians honest

With the election looming, contractors warn promises will mean little unless parties fund a clear pipeline of infrastructure work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023
Refurbishment project’s shrink-wrap alternative
Auckland Council

Refurbishment project’s shrink-wrap alternative

The council will reuse a fabric rail system on the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre roof, avoiding single-use plastic during remedial works.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023
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
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
Government orchestrates takeover of Auckland suburbs
Auckland Council

Government orchestrates takeover of Auckland suburbs

Auckland Council says it was blindsided as Kāinga Ora weighs taking over planning for suburbs on the light rail corridor, overriding local plans.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 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

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John Clarke, Joins Netcall as Head of Client Solutions - Health
Unified Communications

John Clarke, Joins Netcall as Head of Client Solutions - Health

Health tech firm Netcall hires ex-CIO John Clarke to lead client solutions, aiding NHS digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023
Celebrating 25 years, PaperCut Software saves 386,391 trees and counting
Health Technologies

Celebrating 25 years, PaperCut Software saves 386,391 trees and counting

Celebrating 25 years, PaperCut Software has saved an estimated 386,391 trees by preventing 3.2B pages being printed.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023