New Zealand
Proposed 1500-section township sparks row over infrastructure costs
Rhodestown would span about 143ha and include about 1500 sections.
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Better maths is essential for better infrastructure
Better education and maths skills could improve future infrastructure projects.
Electricity prices: New Zealand needs $26b extra investment, report says
More supply needed as New Zealand shifts to renewables.
Major infrastructure commitments would face independent review under Labour
Labour says NZ needs plans that outlast election cycles.
Less property, more mining: Shane Jones wants fast track change
Jones wants to narrow fast-track approvals after housing projects won consent.
Political consensus is needed to stop infrastructure going backwards
She says better infrastructure planning could cut costs and lift productivity.
Programme introduces women students to careers in construction
Industry leaders say diversity is vital to building better infrastructure.
Infrastructure deficit grows as policy churn raises project costs
Boards must weigh geopolitical shocks and find upside in major projects.
Better planning will improve infrastructure delivery
New rules target asset management, project funding and faster consents.
NZ's top women in infrastructure: Four leaders, one message
Four women infrastructure leaders outline how New Zealand can build for growth.
Nearly $193b of infrastructure projects lack confirmed funding
Sweden and Norway use funded 12-year plans that outlast governments.
'We’re walking a line': Vector plans $10b power network investment
Vector will invest $10b in Auckland’s network over 20 years.
The missing piece in infrastructure planning
Part of New Zealand's poor value for money comes from stop-start planning.
'We can't keep building more roads': Auckland Airport pushes for mass transit
Auckland Airport says mass transit is needed as passenger numbers grow.
'Data rich, but information poor': Why infrastructure needs better data
Digital tools can predict landslips, pipe failures and traffic risks.
India's infrastructure boom opens doors for Kiwi businesses
An India-New Zealand Infrastructure Summit could link businesses and investors.
Why infrastructure planning must look beyond the next budget
Short political cycles and annual budgets can drive short-term fixes.
We know the cost of infrastructure - but do we know its value?
OPINION: Deferring infrastructure maintenance only makes the eventual bill bigger.
New Zealand needs a national economic ambition to end policy drift
New Zealand needs a shared economic ambition to guide future growth.
Technology key to closing infrastructure gap, says banker
Chinese banker Yong Wang says technology can help close the infrastructure gap.
Energy is the lifeblood of the economy – we are at risk of bleeding out
OPINION: Energy scarcity will keep New Zealand stuck in decline.
New Zealand needs a long-term energy strategy, not more waiting
Norway's grid operator is doubling network investment this decade.
ICBC doubles down on New Zealand’s infrastructure build
ICBC New Zealand is financing infrastructure projects from roads to schools.
'Take a hit and fall over': The case for cyber resilience
New Zealand has no cyber requirement for critical infrastructure.
NZ Herald Live: Minister announces next steps in nationwide building system reform
Chris Penk, Minister for building and construction, announces the next steps in nationwide building reform
Speed meets strategy for an enduring infrastructure plan
Gaining momentum with careful planning is the key