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New Zealand’s First Infrastructure Strategy Sets A Path For A Thriving Aotearoa

Monday, 2 May 2022, 10:11 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

- New Zealand’s first-ever long-term infrastructure strategy - Strategy makes 68 recommendations to transform New Zealand The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga says New Zealand’s first long-term Infrastructure Strategy, sets a ... More >>

Te Waihanga Recommends Big Changes In Health Infrastructure

Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 9:17 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

A new report recommends big changes in the way that public health infrastructure gets managed. The Health Infrastructure Review, from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga comes in response to the 2020 Health and Disability System ... More >>

New Zealand Construction Costs See Biggest Jump Since The Global Financial Crisis

Thursday, 3 February 2022, 11:29 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

The cost of both residential and non-residential construction rose more than 10% last year - the greatest increase since before the Global Financial Crisis - and similar forecasts are expected for 2022, says the NZ Infrastructure Commission, Te ... More >>

New Zealand Builds Infrastructure Less Efficiently Than Other Countries

Monday, 20 December 2021, 10:29 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

New Te Waihanga research shows New Zealand gets less value from its infrastructure spending than most other high-income countries. "We spend about the same amount as other wealthy countries, but we’ve found we could get more value from what we ... More >>

New Study Reveals Ballooning Cost Of Resource Consents

Friday, 10 December 2021, 6:32 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

A new study reveals infrastructure providers spend $1.29 billion annually obtaining resource consents. This is fuelled by growth in consultants and legal fees, which now account for 70% of all consenting expenditure. "The results of this study ... More >>

Study Shows Construction Material Supply Issues Pose Opportunity And Risk For Infrastructure

Thursday, 11 November 2021, 9:20 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, says that New Zealand faces challenges in meeting demands for key construction materials for infrastructure, with a risk of delays to major projects. These findings are among those detailed ... More >>

Move To Greater Height Limits An Encouraging Step Says Te Waihanga

Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 11:34 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga says plans to allow greater height limits for buildings in our major cities and to speed up the implementation of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development are encouraging moves that ... More >>

Te Waihanga Shows Way Forward For Overcoming Infrastructure Challenges

Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 7:36 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga has given the Minister for Infrastructure a draft strategy for how infrastructure can support a thriving New Zealand. "This strategy sets a direction for a net-zero carbon economy, cities ... More >>

New Report Reveals New Zealanders' Views On Infrastructure Issues

Thursday, 24 June 2021, 9:50 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

Over 23,000 New Zealanders have called for action to address the country’s infrastructure issues in a new report published today by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga. More >>

A Changing New Zealand Has Major Impacts For Our Infrastructure

Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 11:33 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

New Zealand’s population is going through the greatest change since the post-war baby boom, says Dr Paul Spoonley, speaking at the Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga’s Looking Ahead Symposium in Wellington on Tuesday. "We can see several trends ... More >>

Te Waihanga Welcomes The Budget’s Commitment To Infrastructure

Thursday, 20 May 2021, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, welcomes the Budget’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure through a $4 billion boost to the capital allowance. This will support investment in roads, public transport, schools, health, housing, ... More >>

Te Waihanga Consulting On Major Changes To New Zealand’s Infrastructure Planning And Delivery

Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 6:40 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, is proposing an overhaul of the way New Zealand’s infrastructure is planned, prioritised and built, in a consultation document released today. Te Waihanga Chief Executive Ross Copland says ... More >>

Te Waihanga To Action Recommendations From Transmission Gully Interim Review

Tuesday, 20 April 2021, 6:31 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, will implement the recommendations directed by the Minister for Infrastructure, from the Transmission Gully Interim Review that was released today, says Chief Executive Ross Copland. The review recommends ... More >>

Effective Implementation Vital For Acceleration Fund To Succeed

Wednesday, 24 March 2021, 9:47 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga supports the Government’s continued focus on infrastructure and the role it can play in a housing market that meets the needs of New Zealand. Te Waihanga Chief Executive, Ross Copland says: "Infrastructure ... More >>

New Zealanders Asked To Help Build A Better Aotearoa

Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 10:14 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

New Zealanders have a chance to shape the Aotearoa of 2050 through a new online tool launched today by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga. Aotearoa 2050 is an online engagement tool seeking feedback on some of the country’s top ... More >>

Te Waihanga Looks At State Of Play Of Infrastructure In The Resource Recovery And Waste Sector

Wednesday, 3 March 2021, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga’s latest discussion document looks at the state of play of infrastructure in the resource recovery and waste sector. One of a series of reports into key infrastructure sectors, it highlights some of ... More >>

Te Waihanga Releases Report On Water Infrastructure

Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 9:36 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga’s latest discussion document highlights the importance of current reforms in the water sector. Its State of Play discussion document about water infrastructure is one of a series looking at the ... More >>

Te Waihanga Releases Report On Energy Infrastructure

Thursday, 11 February 2021, 10:04 am | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga has released the latest in a series of discussion documents on key areas of New Zealand’s infrastructure, this time looking at the state of play in the energy sector. Chief Executive Ross Copland ... More >>

Infracom Announces Transmission Gully Interim Review Panel

Monday, 5 October 2020, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

Infracom (New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga) has today announced the Review Panel who will undertake the Transmission Gully Interim Review. Infracom Chief Executive Ross Copland has advised that international expert reviewer Steve ... More >>

RMA Reform Must Address Ballooning Infrastructure Deficit

Thursday, 30 July 2020, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

"The Resource Management Review Panel’s report released yesterday is a welcome step but more work is needed to address our ballooning infrastructure deficit," says New Zealand Infrastructure Commission/ Te Waihanga (Infracom) Chief Executive ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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