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Immigration Policy Is Disconnected From Infrastructure
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 5:02 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
The inability or unwillingness to build the infrastructure needed to support and settle people in the community suggests a return to pre-pandemic rates of immigration are unsustainable, says the Productivity Commission. The Productivity Commission ... More >>
Analysing Infrastructure Strategy’s 67 Recommendations
Sunday, 14 November 2021, 7:07 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission released the draft of its 243-page infrastructure strategy last month, with industry leaders saying such a plan is “long overdue”. Te Waihanga Draft Infrastructure Strategy from Te Waihanga on Vimeo . Civil Contractors ... More >>
The Cost Of The Government’s Lofty Climate Promises
Sunday, 14 November 2021, 7:04 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
A highly ambitious pledge to cut emissions could cripple New Zealand’s agricultural sector and see billions of taxpayer dollars spent overseas. It is unclear how New Zealand will meet its new emissions targets without investing heavily into international ... More >>
Auckland Light Rail Veers Off Course
Saturday, 6 November 2021, 9:35 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
The government has released the recommendations from the Auckland Light Rail team (ALR), ahead of this being considered by Cabinet later this year. This appears to be a case of trying to gauge public reaction so they don’t end up with a repeat ... More >>
Next Steps In Three Waters Reform
Saturday, 6 November 2021, 9:31 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
Despite council opposition, four new entities will manage New Zealand’s water assets, so what happens next? Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced that the three waters reform will be going ahead following eight weeks of consultation ... More >>
Digital Strategy For New Zealand Long Overdue
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 5:41 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
The Government is developing a new digital strategy for the first time since 2005, but there are concerns it is missing some key elements. The strategy aims to set out the goals, priorities and activities for the next 2 to 5 years, along with longer ... More >>
Bill Proposes Changes To Construction Contracts
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 5:39 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
The Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Bill is now with the Transport and Infrastructure Committee for consideration – Buddle Findlay Partner, Tom Bennett and Senior Associate, Ed McGimpsey explore what the proposed changes could mean. ... More >>
Infrastructure Maintenance Among G20 Top Priorities
Thursday, 7 October 2021, 8:40 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
This year’s G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Venice saw the endorsement of a “G20 Policy Agenda on Infrastructure Maintenance”. Maintenance itself tends to be invisible when it is working well, only to become newsworthy when ... More >>
Housing Crisis Could Be To Blame For Spike In Covid Cases
Thursday, 7 October 2021, 8:37 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
Many of the cases this week have been in large households, and people in emergency or transitional housing, health officials report. A gradual declining trend in community Covid case numbers has been interrupted, with 45 new infections reported today. While ... More >>
Auckland To Christchurch Rail Service Will Tackle Supply Chain Issues
Friday, 1 October 2021, 5:43 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
KiwiRail has announced a new weekday rail service between Auckland and Christchurch to help New Zealand businesses grappling with disrupted ports and shipping lines. The NZ Connect service will boost capacity and connections for moving domestic freight ... More >>
Latest Lockdown Puts Ongoing Strain On Construction
Friday, 1 October 2021, 5:40 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
Dan Pollard, founder of trades software company Fergus, gives a breakdown of the current challenges facing the industry, and considerations to help get through the months ahead. August’s lockdowns and tight restrictions coupled with border closures ... More >>
New Zealand’s Critical Infrastructure Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks
Thursday, 23 September 2021, 4:29 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
Another wave of cyber attacks has hit our banks, MetService and even the postal service – but critical services such as energy and water supply could be next, warns Vectra APJ Director of Security Engineering, Chris Fisher. Cyber-attacks in ... More >>
Protocols Key To Keep Construction Working During Pandemic
Thursday, 23 September 2021, 4:27 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
The return to work under Alert Level 3 saw thousands of construction businesses breathe a sigh of relief, made possible by assurance to the government that the industry was able to do so safely by following the Covid-19 construction protocols. The first ... More >>
Australian Construction Industry Cries Out For Reform
Thursday, 16 September 2021, 4:18 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
Infrastructure reform is “desperately” needed to roll-out Australia’s massive $110-billion infrastructure program, industry experts say, The Urban Developer reports. Infrastructure Australia has released its 648-page infrastructure plan for 2021, ... More >>
$24.3b Transport Investment Won’t Fix Years Of Neglect
Thursday, 16 September 2021, 4:16 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
The National Land Transport Programme 2021-24 finally gets road maintenance funding at the level it needs to be, but it will not be enough to catch up with years of deferred maintenance, says Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Peter Silcock. ... More >>
No Toll For Puhoi To Warkworth Motorway
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 4:43 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
The Government has rejected Waka Kotahi’s proposal to toll the new extension of Auckland’s Northern Motorway after facing strong opposition from the local community. The $877.5m project is expected to be completed next year and will extend the four-lane ... More >>
Auckland Transport Dumps Train Operator Transdev
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 4:40 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
Singapore-Australia joint venture, Auckland One Rail, will take over Auckland’s passenger rail network after 18 years of operation by Transdev. Auckland Transport has given a contract for the delivery of rail services in Auckland to Auckland One ... More >>
New Zealand Building Industry Awards Paint Promising Future For The Sector
Thursday, 26 August 2021, 10:33 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
An innovative solution to Auckland’s water shortage, Mokau Marae risen from the ashes and the collaborative redevelopment of Queens Wharf were among this year’s winners announced by the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB). The standard ... More >>
Businesses Told To Enforce Covid-19 Scanning
Thursday, 26 August 2021, 10:28 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
Once lockdown restrictions finally ease and businesses are able to re-open, they will have seven days to take steps ensuring all visitors comply with mandatory scanning and record keeping, the University of Auckland’s Dr Andrew Chen explains. Contact ... More >>
Wood Waste Could Replace Aluminium Crisp Packets
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 4:10 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
Aluminium plays an important protective role in food packaging, however it requires a lot of energy to produce and it can be difficult to recycle. The crucial discovery has been made by Jiaying Li, who is working with the Dutch Advanced Research Center ... More >>
