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Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand is the nation’s leading infrastructure member association.
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A 10-point Infrastructure-led Recovery Plan For Extraordinary Times
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 11:30 am | Infrastructure NZ
The Government’s $12.1 billion COVID-19 package will soften the impacts of the Coronavirus for individuals and businesses, however these extraordinary times also create the conditions for our Government to build investment momentum, says Paul ... More >>
A 10-point Infrastructure-led Recovery Plan For Extraordinary Times
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 5:19 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“The Government’s $12.1 billion COVID-19 package will soften the impacts of COVID-19 for individuals and businesses, however these extraordinary times also create the conditions for our Government to build investment momentum,” says Paul Blair ... More >>
More Horse Before The Cart!
Friday, 6 March 2020, 3:48 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“Today’s announcement of a new city in Drury, south of Auckland is very exciting and represents a much needed shift in the way New Zealand plans and funds urban growth, but it is not yet clear whether housing in the new city will be affordable or supports ... More >>
New Zealand’s Infrastructure Organisations Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020
Thursday, 5 March 2020, 2:33 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand members are demonstrating their commitment to improving gender equality, hosting events up and down the country in celebration of International Women’s Day 2020. Aligning with this year’s theme of #EachforEqual, the events ... More >>
Breaking Decades of Infrastructure Underinvestment
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 3:37 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“The Government’s $12 billion infrastructure programme is a fantastic start towards building the infrastructure New Zealand needs to realise its potential,” says Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Paul Blair. More >>
Unaffordable Housing Requires Partnership Approach
Monday, 20 January 2020, 3:11 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“News that New Zealand is the second least affordable place to buy a house, after only Hong Kong, is sadly unsurprising, and signals that a new approach is needed to get more homes built and make housing affordable,” says Infrastructure New Zealand ... More >>
New Infrastructure Tools for a Decade of Delivery
Thursday, 12 December 2019, 3:06 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Important policy and legislative developments have landed today which could enable a bolder, more streamlined way of delivering new infrastructure for the benefit all New Zealanders,” says Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Paul Blair. More >>
Infrastructure Spending Welcome but Relies on a Step Change
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 5:17 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“We’re delighted with today’s announcement of $12 billion in new capital investment by the Government,” says Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Paul Blair. More >>
Port relocation is a once-in-a-century decision
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 12:14 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Relocating Auckland’s freight port is one of the biggest decisions this country will ever make and needs a full assessment of all the challenges and opportunities,” says Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Paul Blair. More >>
Updated Pipeline a sign of progress for Infrastructure
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 3:45 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Today’s update of the Infrastructure Pipeline is a sign that the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission – Te Waihanga is making good progress and we look forward to more government agencies, councils, and council-controlled organisations contributing ... More >>
Water regulation proposal needs sustainable funding
Friday, 25 October 2019, 12:20 pm | Infrastructure NZ
"The decision to establish an independent drinking water regulator is very positive and will help bring New Zealand’s water services up to international standards, but the absence of user charges leaves a significant gap in national water policy ... More >>
Ports study an opportunity for Infrastructure Commission
Friday, 4 October 2019, 4:40 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“The finding that moving Auckland’s freight port to Northland would yield significant benefits opens the door for an Infrastructure Commission assessment of how such a move could proceed, who would pay, and how the process could be best executed,” ... More >>
Infrastructure NZ Welcomes Watercare's Partnership
Friday, 27 September 2019, 12:02 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Today’s announcement of a $2.4 billion, 10-year construction partnership between Watercare and Fulton Hogan and Fletcher Construction is a positive development for the wider infrastructure industry that will lead to better outcomes for all parties,” ... More >>
Infrastructure sector calls for transformational reform
Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 12:25 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Three-quarters of the infrastructure sector have called for transformation, rather than incremental change, of the culture and incentives between central and local government to work together to promote national well-being,” says Infrastructure ... More >>
Sarah Lang selected for International Leadership Programme
Friday, 6 September 2019, 2:04 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Infrastructure New Zealand is proud to see Sarah Lang off on the International Visitor Leadership Program to the United States tomorrow. With Sarah one of only eight people from the southern hemisphere hand-picked by the US Embassy to participate ... More >>
Decision underlines need for better consenting process
Friday, 30 August 2019, 8:30 am | Infrastructure NZ
“The cancellation of the Westpower hydro scheme concession under the Conservation Act after years of community engagement has significant implications for the review of the resource management system that is about to commence and underlines the need ... More >>
Infrastructure NZ Members Recognised for Excellence
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 5:20 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Infrastructure New Zealand is proud to see infrastructure organisations leading the way in workplace diversity, but urges organisations across the sector to continue pushing for positive outcomes,” says Paul Blair, CEO of Infrastructure NZ. More >>
Infrastructure Commission has a $multi-billion opportunity
Thursday, 22 August 2019, 3:06 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“The infrastructure sector sees a major role for the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission/Te Waihanga in lifting the nation’s sagging infrastructure performance,” says Paul Blair, incoming CEO of Infrastructure NZ. More >>
Selwood recognised for contribution to infrastructure sector
Thursday, 22 August 2019, 8:33 am | Infrastructure NZ
Last night Stephen Selwood, founding CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand, was recognised for his outstanding service to the infrastructure sector at the 14th annual Building Nations Symposium in Rotorua. More >>
Infrastructure NZ calls for enhanced regional government
Wednesday, 21 August 2019, 12:01 pm | Infrastructure NZ
Infrastructure New Zealand released a new white paper today setting out how, by strengthening regional capability and incentivising local, regional and central government institutions to collaborate, we can tackle complex issues and improve outcomes for all New Zealanders. More >>
