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Where is the government’s $12b infrastructure investment going?

Contractors still need project-by-project details, with major transport work due to wind down within 18 months and risking industry capacity gaps.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019

Risk & Compliance

Infrastructure Commission updates pipeline

Greater transparency on future works could help New Zealand firms plan labour and capital as the pipeline tops USD $20 billion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019

Māori

The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation

Without user charges, the new drinking water regulator could still leave New Zealand councils struggling to fund overdue upgrades and growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019

Data Analytics

Is the Government’s urban development policy doomed to fail?

Poor housing outcomes and pressure on infrastructure could deepen unless councils, central government and industry align on urban growth planning.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019

Risk & Compliance

New hope for construction industry

New procurement rules could ease contract risk and cut legal costs, if agencies shift from lowest price to outcome-led construction deals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Sep 2019

Auckland Council

Watercare’s big construction partnership

The deal should improve certainty for contractors and could cut costs as Watercare pursues long-term savings and sustainability goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019

Law

Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform

Three-quarters of industry leaders want central and local government to overhaul how they work, amid warnings that infrastructure delivery is lagging.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Sep 2019

Māori

Infrastructure New Zealand calls for enhanced regional government

A new report says devolving housing and transport could improve delivery, while central government keeps most tax revenue and oversight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019

Human Capital Management

New research reveals a critical problem for New Zealand’s construction industry

Uncertainty over project timing is hampering hiring and investment, with 77% of contractors wanting a clearer pipeline of government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019

Taxation

Why is productivity in New Zealand declining?

The OECD says labour productivity has fallen 15 per cent against Australia and other rich economies over 25 years, threatening incomes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019

Disaster Recovery

New Zealand’s most exceptional projects

Christchurch’s regeneration was underscored as Tūranga won the Supreme Award, while 10 other projects were named category winners.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019

National Standards

Water regulation a major step forward

Thousands of New Zealanders could be spared waterborne illness as a new regulator extends oversight to all suppliers and tighter standards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019

Law

Why the resource management review couldn’t have come at a better time

Businesses and environmental groups say the overhaul could finally fix a dated system unable to handle growth, housing pressure and climate risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019

Taxation

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Public Sector

New Commission key to healthy infrastructure industry

A national pipeline could help civil contractors avoid boom-bust cycles and invest with more certainty, the industry says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019

Data Analytics

Confidence builder for infrastructure contractors and planners

The Treasury’s new pipeline forecast could help contractors invest in staff and kit by giving clearer visibility of future government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019

Productivity

Why New Zealand cities can’t keep up with Australia’s

Auckland households are now $96 a week worse off than a decade ago, as soaring housing and transport costs drag New Zealand's cities behind Australia’s.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th May 2019