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Climate goals need leadership and commitment
Urban Planning

Climate goals need leadership and commitment

A High Court ruling has deepened fears Auckland Council’s climate plan may be sidelined as transport decisions cut emissions far too slowly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
Capital’s climate action gains global recognition
Smart Cities

Capital’s climate action gains global recognition

Wellington’s climate strategy has put it among 280 cities worldwide shortlisted by WWF, with results due later in July.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022
What Budget 2022 means for rail
Supply Chain

What Budget 2022 means for rail

Budget 2022 will fund ageing locomotives and tracks, but critics say it largely brings New Zealand rail up to where it should already be.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd May 2022
Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure
Supply Chain

Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure

More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Auckland ‘below average’ international study finds
Urban Planning

Auckland ‘below average’ international study finds

Researchers say the city lacks health-focused planning, with low walkability and only 56 percent of residents near regular public transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Peter Reidy returning to KiwiRail as CEO
Supply Chain

Peter Reidy returning to KiwiRail as CEO

KiwiRail’s financial turnaround will now be led by a familiar hand as Peter Reidy returns after nearly four years at Fletcher Construction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 15th May 2022
Infrastructure strategy cannot wait
Supply Chain

Infrastructure strategy cannot wait

Delaying action on the 30-year blueprint risks worsening New Zealand's 118,500-worker shortfall and $210 billion infrastructure gap.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022
Cities being pushed into intensification
Housing

Cities being pushed into intensification

Councils face tighter deadlines as new rules could bring taller housing to city centres and transit hubs, raising pressure on infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
A roadmap to better infrastructure
Supply Chain

A roadmap to better infrastructure

Local and central government backing will decide whether New Zealand's 30-year infrastructure strategy turns recommendations into real projects.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
Wireless EV charging a gamechanger
Smart Cities

Wireless EV charging a gamechanger

Public road trials and taxi ranks could make electric vehicle charging faster, cheaper and less disruptive for drivers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Apr 2022
Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail
Urban Planning

Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail

Aucklanders could gain a faster, more connected transport network if the government and council back a billion-dollar light rail plan.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
What do the outcomes of COP26 mean for infrastructure?
Clean technologies

What do the outcomes of COP26 mean for infrastructure?

Climate pledges made at COP26 could speed up investment in clean energy, EV charging and low-carbon materials, despite weak deadlines.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Jan 2022
KiwiRail CEO abandons sinking ship as strike threatens to cripple transport
Supply Chain

KiwiRail CEO abandons sinking ship as strike threatens to cripple transport

Christmas freight and passenger services face major disruption after KiwiRail’s chief executive quit amid looming nationwide strike action.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
KiwiRail secures replacement for broken ferry
Supply Chain

KiwiRail secures replacement for broken ferry

New Zealand businesses and holidaymakers will get extra Cook Strait capacity after KiwiRail leased the freight-only Valentine to cover a broken ferry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021
Analysing infrastructure strategy’s 67 recommendations
Construction

Analysing infrastructure strategy’s 67 recommendations

Industry leaders say the draft 30-year plan could give New Zealand clearer funding, planning and delivery for vital infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Auckland light rail veers off course
Urban Planning

Auckland light rail veers off course

A $5 billion tunnel premium and 489 property buys have raised doubts over whether Auckland’s preferred route is worth the extra cost.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Red tape cut for high density housing
Housing

Red tape cut for high density housing

The bill could unlock up to 105,500 extra homes in major cities by letting most sites add three storeys without resource consents.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
Australian construction industry cries out for reform
Construction

Australian construction industry cries out for reform

Record spending is exposing poor productivity, rising insolvencies and risk in Australia’s construction sector, industry leaders warn.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021