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Three areas for the next Government to take action
Disaster Recovery

Three areas for the next Government to take action

Infrastructure groups warn uncertainty is deterring investment, slowing digital upgrades and leaving New Zealand exposed to worsening climate shocks.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
Lessons from Japan in waste to energy
Clean technologies

Lessons from Japan in waste to energy

Japan’s strict landfill rules and dense cities have made gasification viable, while similar waste-to-energy schemes remain rare elsewhere.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023
Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’
Risk & Compliance

Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’

In civil construction, the concept hinges on system boundaries, with finite resources, waste and carbon shaping whether projects can endure.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
$60m inland port welcomes first freight trains
Supply Chain

$60m inland port welcomes first freight trains

The new Hamilton facility could cut cargo costs by up to 30% and shift Upper North Island freight off roads and onto rail.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
World-first heavy electric vehicle will cut emissions of big projects
Clean technologies

World-first heavy electric vehicle will cut emissions of big projects

Retrofitting heavy hauliers to run on electricity could cut noise and emissions on bridge, wind and power projects worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th 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
NZ hydrogen to play key role in Toyota’s decarbonisation efforts
Data centers

NZ hydrogen to play key role in Toyota’s decarbonisation efforts

The new schemes have already cut tonnes of CO2 in Auckland and are set to widen Toyota NZ's decarbonisation push beyond cars.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero
Power / Energy

Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero

Offshore wind could help bridge Australia’s huge clean-power gap, with grid demand set to double by 2050 under net zero plans.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2023
Why knocking down warehouses is on the rise
Supply Chain

Why knocking down warehouses is on the rise

Older industrial stock is being bulldozed as occupiers demand taller, greener warehouses closer to customers, JLL says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2023
The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead
Power / Energy

The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead

Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023
Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change
Power / Energy

Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change

Industry leaders say the rushed law change could deter investment in minerals needed for batteries, wind farms and other low-emissions infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
Future of inter-regional train travel in New Zealand
Hybrid & Remote Work

Future of inter-regional train travel in New Zealand

Passengers could miss out unless new inter-regional rail is funded sustainably, as Infrastructure New Zealand urges a focus on maintenance and existing metro upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Review proposes significant changes to local councils
Taxation

Review proposes significant changes to local councils

Communities could face stronger local democracy and more equitable funding as a draft review seeks submissions on council reforms.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport
Smart Cities

Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport

Passengers across New Zealand will eventually tap cards and mobile wallets on buses, trains and ferries, but the rollout is not due until 2026.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022
Collaborative procurement drives sustainable outcomes
Data Analytics

Collaborative procurement drives sustainable outcomes

An alternative deck-on-pile design for Eastland Port's Wharf 7 has cut new piles by half and avoided 593 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
KiwiRail buys ferry for $8.6m in leadup to Christmas
Supply Chain

KiwiRail buys ferry for $8.6m in leadup to Christmas

Additional Cook Strait freight capacity is secured for the pre-Christmas rush after KiwiRail exercised an option to buy Valentine for GBP £8.6 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 11th Sep 2022
Fuel tax cut a wasted opportunity
Power / Energy

Fuel tax cut a wasted opportunity

The tax break leaves motorists with little relief while costing New Zealand more than GBP £500 million and delaying cleaner transport investment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022