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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.

Get ready for a solar revolution
Vector's new technology could have far- reaching effects, reports Fran O'Sullivan.
PPPs on two key Auckland projects
New Zealand's big infrastructure job is being funded by the state - but public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged on two big Auckland sites.
Still waiting for the vertical rebuild
Opus New Zealand managing director Peter Mathewson says the nation's infrastructure market is suppressed at present as construction and consulting companies wait for the Christchurch rebuild to start in earnest.
Waitohi dams get green light
After five years of trying, the Hurunui Water Project has finally received resource consents for its $400m storage and irrigation scheme.
Finding the right funding
Travel choices and reliability are imperative, says a transport expert.
Paul Callow: Tolls a powerful incentive
Congestion charging and public transport investment are two sides of the same coin, writes Paul Callow.
Slow movement dogs CBD earthquake rebuild
The rebuild of Christchurch's CBD is an issue dogging the city, as builders and sub-trades work mainly in suburban areas and on houses.
Super City now on the right road
The legacy of divided councils is behind Auckland and it's time to move ahead, says transport expert.
Stronger, better ... we can rebuild it
We talk to two key players driving action in the quake-damaged city
Karen Silk: Clearer vision of the future
Long-term political focus is needed to drive our significant infrastructure investment, says Karen Silk.
A healthy approach - Don Lyon
Budgets are tight, but there are good opportunities for asset optimisation, says Beca managing director Don Lyon.
A Super City for infrastructure
Auckland's integrated approach is paying dividends, says Downer's CEO. Steve Hart reports.
Andrew Stevens: Urgent step change needed on safety
Law changes have big implications for the building industry, says Andrew Stevens.
Government tests water on consensus approach
Involving the community in decisions on big irrigation schemes may help simplify the resource consent process. Nigel Stirling reports.
Super investment
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund says it is willing to go where others fear to tread with regional irrigation schemes.
Hawkins knows value of sewing up business
Large-scale projects at home and overseas keep the infrastructure division busy, writes Anne Gibson.
Fibre rollout moves on
Questions remain over the network's ability to attract consumers, writes Bill Bennett.
More power to the people
Patrick Strange's tenure at Transpower has seen overdue investment in infrastructure.
Adrian Wimmers & Greg Knowles: Time to leverage PPP success
Have PPPs been a central government success story?
Big projects to service the big cities
Leighton is providing expertise across a broad range of infrastructure projects.
Alliances the way to score big jobs
More skilled graduate specialists are needed to cope with infrastructure projects.
Tom Fail: Dealing with risky business
Tom Fail lists the key themes to consider when managing infrastructure project risks.
City marks positive milestones
I enjoy the role here, I feel very privileged to have the position. It can be frustrating, but it is also rewarding when you start seeing physical signs of progress being made.
Offshore lessons can pay dividends
Cutting across traditional discipline and reporting lines can make a huge difference to big city projects.
































