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Shovels at the ready, but where’s the work?
Public Sector

Shovels at the ready, but where’s the work?

With only a fifth of NZD$2.6 billion in promised projects released, contractors warn delays are already forcing layoffs and weakening confidence.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
National’s transport plan – what will it achieve?
Productivity

National’s transport plan – what will it achieve?

The proposed $31 billion programme would reshape commuting in the upper North Island, while relying on RMA repeal and borrowing powers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
Water sector’s future in the hands of local councils
Local Government

Water sector’s future in the hands of local councils

Councils face pressure to back long-delayed water reforms as NZD $761 million in funding is tied to fixing ageing networks and service failures.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020
20,000 jobs on the line as industry awaits project details
Procurement

20,000 jobs on the line as industry awaits project details

Construction firms warn that without tender dates, thousands of workers could be laid off despite USD $2.6 billion already allocated.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Building a better health system – why the Government is failing
Health Technologies

Building a better health system – why the Government is failing

A shake-up of district health boards could ease long-standing failures, but the Government may lack the clout to deliver it.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
New development in the heart of Avondale
Public Sector

New development in the heart of Avondale

The project will add 236 homes for older people and free up five hectares for future Government housing across Avondale and Blockhouse Bay.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
RMA fast-tracking big step forward for recovery
Disaster Recovery

RMA fast-tracking big step forward for recovery

Temporary changes to resource consenting could speed up Covid-19 recovery projects, though councils warn wider planning reforms must follow.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
73 Auckland projects ready after lockdown
Auckland Council

73 Auckland projects ready after lockdown

Construction jobs and council investment could restart quickly, as Auckland submits 73 infrastructure projects for the Government’s stimulus list.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
CBD demolition and re-development delayed
Local Government

CBD demolition and re-development delayed

Lockdown has forced Invercargill Central to push back its planned opening, complicating talks with Farmers and bank financing for the project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
Loss in council revenue – what it means for us
Auckland Council

Loss in council revenue – what it means for us

COVID-19-driven revenue losses could force councils to cut infrastructure spending, hurting local economies and slowing recovery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2020
A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times
Disaster Recovery

A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times

Billions in COVID-19 spending could be used to unlock projects, create jobs and speed New Zealand’s economic recovery, Infrastructure NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
New Zealand to construct new city
Taxation

New Zealand to construct new city

Auckland's housing crisis could deepen if the Drury project fails to deliver affordable homes despite NZD $2.4 billion in transport spending.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
Why inclusive cities are among our top planning challenges
Smart Cities

Why inclusive cities are among our top planning challenges

Youth, immigrants and urban Maori are most at risk as planners warn New Zealand must better reflect its diverse communities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
$12 billion infrastructure programme announced
Schools

$12 billion infrastructure programme announced

New roads, rail, schools and hospitals should help address years of underinvestment, though critics question whether USD $12 billion is enough.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
How technology is changing property development
Software-as-a-Service

How technology is changing property development

Developers can now assess sites in minutes, as new data tools cut weeks from feasibility work and simplify approvals.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2020
New Zealand housing now second least affordable in the world
Housing

New Zealand housing now second least affordable in the world

A new report has reinforced pressure on ministers to back council infrastructure spending, after all eight cities were classed as severely unaffordable.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020
WorkSafe appoints new Chief Executive
Public Sector

WorkSafe appoints new Chief Executive

WorkSafe New Zealand will be led by Phil Parkes, with the appointment set to ensure continuity after Nicole Rosie’s move to the NZ Transport Agency.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
New infrastructure tools for decade of delivery
EDS

New infrastructure tools for decade of delivery

Fresh funding and planning reforms could speed up roads, water and housing delivery as New Zealand seeks to ease infrastructure bottlenecks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019

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