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Survey - Aucklanders willing to pay for better transport
Friday, 17 April 2015, 3:56 pm | NZCID
Survey findings demonstrate Aucklanders are willing to pay for better transport services and reduced congestion More >>
NZ must up its game on mega infrastructure project planning
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 3:55 pm | NZCID
“New Zealand must continue to ‘up its game’ on infrastructure and development by becoming more ambitious and coordinated in its approach to investment if we want to compete with global infrastructure leaders like Australia and the UK for skills ... More >>
Reports show need for improved water service delivery
Monday, 14 April 2014, 3:08 pm | NZCID
“The recent release of the Ministry of Health’s Annual Report on Drinking Water Quality and a stormwater report commissioned by the Auckland Council provide two further reminders of the need for better scrutiny and accountability in meeting drinking ... More >>
Auckland productivity dividend must be realised
Friday, 21 February 2014, 12:17 pm | NZCID
An independent review of Auckland’s planning framework by international consulting firm SGS Economics and Planning released today identifies a lack of city shaping infrastructure investment as the principal impediment to achieving a quality compact ... More >>
Onus On Govt To Work Constructively With Auckland Council
Friday, 14 December 2012, 3:54 pm | NZCID
Onus Now On The Government To Work Constructively With The Auckland Council on CBD Transport Solutions More >>
Strong Public Support For Local Govt Infrastructure Focus
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 9:20 am | NZCID
Eight out of 10 New Zealanders think councils have lost focus on what is important and need to refocus on core public services, infrastructure and regulation, according to a recent Horizon Research report. More >>
Wellington Governance Reform Proposal Has Merit
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 3:55 pm | NZCID
"The report on Wellington governance from the Sir Geoffrey Palmer led review panel released yesterday sets out a strong case for a united council to realise the future potential of the Wellington region but could further strengthen local community ... More >>
Increase in transport spending sustains investment
Saturday, 1 September 2012, 11:48 am | NZCID
Media Statement 31 August 2012 Increase in transport spending sustains investment The release earlier this week of the National Land Transport Programme demonstrates that the Government and Transport Agency are serious about addressing the country's ... More >>
Regional development blueprints must go hand in hand
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 6:39 pm | NZCID
"The Government's new Central Christchurch Development Unit announced this morning must successfully integrate the economic and social functions of the central city with wider Christchurch and the Canterbury region if New Zealand's second largest ... More >>
Summit Targets Better Value Health Infrastructure
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 2:41 pm | NZCID
"Better partnership between the public and private sector is key to improving value for money in the delivery of health infrastructure," says New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development, chief executive Stephen Selwood. More >>
Update on NZCID Social Housing initiatives
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 12:31 pm | NZCID
In May this year, NZCID led a delegation to Australia, to look at models of social housing delivery involving private sector financing, asset management and community development. The delegation included NZCID members with an interest in social housing, ... More >>
User pays infrastructure should be added to the mix
Monday, 31 October 2011, 1:13 pm | NZCID
"Using the proceeds from the partial sell down of existing state assets to invest in services that will yield a social and economic return for the nation is preferable to trading off critical infrastructure projects such as the Northland-oriented Puhoi ... More >>
Chance to capitalise on private expertise in Chch rebuild
Friday, 21 October 2011, 11:51 am | NZCID
There is potential for greater public private collaboration to build momentum to the Canterbury recovery effort the Board of the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development has found. More >>
Auckland blue-print(s) a work-in-progress
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 12:02 am | NZCID
"The Draft Auckland Plan, the CBD Master Plan, The Waterfront Development Plan and the Economic Development Strategy released by Auckland Council today represent a substantial step forward in the development of a fully integrated land use and infrastructure ... More >>
Unlocking world's most liveable city
Friday, 12 August 2011, 5:11 pm | NZCID
Fully funded integrated land use plan key to unlocking world's most liveable city Mayor Len Brown's draft Auckland Plan to create the "world's most liveable city" will be released for public comment in just a few weeks. The following article appeared ... More >>
Potential for consensus on infrastructure planning
Friday, 12 August 2011, 10:28 am | NZCID
Representatives from the Labour, Green and Act parties and the NZ Council for Infrastructure Development found common ground on the need for long term infrastructure planning, improved cost benefit analysis and pricing of infrastructure at the NZCID Building ... More >>
Only one week to go... Register now: NZCID Building Nations
Monday, 1 August 2011, 3:25 pm | NZCID
New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development will host its annual two day educational and networking event for participants within New Zealand's infrastructure sector next week - on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 August 2011 in Auckland. More >>
GPS good for short term certainty, but lacks longer vision
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 10:01 am | NZCID
"The Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding released today confirmed the Government's commitment to the Roads of National Significance (RONS) and provided support for Christchurch, safety programmes and showed the Government is thinking ... More >>
Proposed LTMA reform fail to address the funding challenge
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 5:02 pm | NZCID
"Proposals announced today by Minister Joyce to simplify and streamline the Land Transport Management Act to reduce red tape and compliance costs are welcome, but the reforms fail to address long term funding constraints that inhibit transport ... More >>
Urban revitalisation key to Auckland CBD Rail Loop case
Friday, 24 June 2011, 1:46 pm | NZCID
The recent furore over the merits of the Auckland CBD rail loop clearly illustrates the difficulties of planning major transport investments in isolation from land use planning and implementation. The CBD Loop has the potential to positively shape Auckland's ... More >>