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Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand is the nation’s leading infrastructure member association.
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Problem definition for light rail solution still unclear
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 3:45 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Lingering debate over the form of rapid transit to Auckland Airport reveals a lack of clarity about the role for light and heavy rail and this issue must be resolved when the business case is released,” says Infrastructure NZ CEO Stephen Selwood. More >>
Importance of independent infrastructure body
Monday, 8 October 2018, 1:24 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Treasury’s consultation process on a new independent infrastructure body has come at an opportune time, with news that a major Chinese company has bid to build and operate the long awaited Penlink project highlighting the importance of an expert ... More >>
Sarah Lang: Women of Influence Diversity Award Winner
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 1:54 pm | Infrastructure NZ
New Zealand’s Women's Infrastructure Network (WIN) founder Sarah Lang was winner of the CETANZ Diversity category award at last night’s Women of Influence Awards in Auckland. More >>
NLTP gives with one hand but takes with the other
Friday, 31 August 2018, 5:29 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“The National Land Transport Programme announced today sees a significant shift in the allocation of road user charges and fuel taxes away from road users to public transport users and raises questions about the future of the state highway network,” ... More >>
NZ infrastructure expected to improve next 5 years
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 11:11 am | Infrastructure NZ
A Beca-sponsored poll of infrastructure leaders at the recent Infrastructure New Zealand Building Nations Symposium indicates confidence is growing that New Zealand can meet its infrastructure challenges, but suggests there needs to be greater detail ... More >>
Correction: Infrastructure NZ delegation to China
Friday, 17 August 2018, 4:24 pm | Infrastructure NZ
HE Ms Wu Xi, China’s Ambassador to New Zealand, today announced that Infrastructure New Zealand will be leading a senior delegation to China, Hong Kong and Singapore in March 2019. More >>
Infrastructure NZ welcomes establishment of new entity
Friday, 17 August 2018, 3:33 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones’ confirmation that the Government will establish an independent infrastructure entity – an i-body – is very positive news and warmly received by industry,” says Stephen Selwood CEO of Infrastructure NZ. More >>
Infrastructure report reinforces need for central leadership
Friday, 17 August 2018, 1:12 pm | Infrastructure NZ
"Major issues affecting the construction and wider infrastructure sector are the result of weak procurement capability across the board and strengthened government expertise and leadership is required to drive an overall lift in industry performance," ... More >>
Urban Growth Agenda Warrants Bi-Partisan Support
Thursday, 16 August 2018, 11:02 am | Infrastructure NZ
“The Government’s Urban Growth Agenda tackles the key issues holding back development in New Zealand and warrants support across the political spectrum,” says Stephen Selwood CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand. More >>
NZ Building Nations Symposium
Tuesday, 14 August 2018, 12:05 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
The country’s largest infrastructure conference, the annual Infrastructure New Zealand Building Nations Symposium, gets underway Thursday 16 August at the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland. More >>
Forecast infrastructure investment serious cause for concern
Monday, 30 July 2018, 4:42 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“The National Construction Pipeline report issued today by MBIE shows infrastructure investment projections down dramatically on those of 2017, highlighting the problem of uncertainty in the infrastructure sector and raising serious questions about New ... More >>
Building Nations infrastructure conference
Friday, 27 July 2018, 3:48 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“The importance and value of arm’s length infrastructure advice to Government to assist infrastructure decision-making will be the keynote topic at this year’s Building Nations Symposium,” says Stephen Selwood CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand. More >>
Local government funding and financing inquiry compromised
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 3:46 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“The Productivity Commission’s inquiry into local government funding and financing is welcome, but it is concerning to see the Terms of Reference will constrain an objective assessment of all options,” says Stephen Selwood, CEO of Infrastructure ... More >>
Transport GPS welcome but New Zealand falling further behind
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 4:25 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“The Government’s Policy Statement on Transport confirms record investment over the next decade, but with capital investment levels half what they are in Australia, ongoing congestion, housing unaffordability and constrained economic growth will ... More >>
Incentives and Flexibility Needed to Fix Infrastructure
Thursday, 14 June 2018, 4:07 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“New Zealand’s urban growth system is broken and must be revised to incentivise cities to grow and city leaders must be given the flexibility and tools they need to succeed,” says Stephen Selwood, CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand. More >>
Budget in line with infrastructure expectations
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 4:45 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“The Adern-led Government’s first Budget has followed through on well-signalled investments in transport, housing, education and health, but greater use of private investment will be needed to get overall investment to the level required,” says ... More >>
Delivery key to record $42 billion capital programme
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 3:59 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“The Government’s announcement that this year’s Budget will allocate $42 billion to capital investment over 5 years will provide a welcome boost for regional and urban development, but speed in establishing a specialised strategic procurement ... More >>
Transport package positive but doesn't address congestion
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 2:36 pm | Infrastructure NZ
"The Government’s announcement of a fully-funded $28 billion ten year programme for Auckland is very welcome, but to reduce congestion beyond today’s levels road pricing and improved alignment of housing and employment with transport is required," ... More >>
Construction sector productivity compromised by delay
Monday, 19 March 2018, 12:33 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Cancellation of major projects, delays in new projects coming to market and uncertainty about future transport funding are forcing the contracting sector to release skilled staff just at the point at which the Government wants to increase the speed and scale ... More >>
Decisive Leadership Required to Improve Local Govt Services
Thursday, 21 December 2017, 12:26 pm | Infrastructure NZ
"Waipa District Council’s rejection of a shared water services partnership with neighbouring Hamilton City demonstrates, once again, the need for government intervention in the funding, responsibilities and structure of domestic governance," ... More >>
