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Climate change to play a major role in election
Power / Energy

Climate change to play a major role in election

Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results
Supply Chain

Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results

Strong productivity gains lifted KiwiRail to a $52 million underlying surplus despite a $40 million hit from the Kaikoura earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017
Auckland to lift infrastructure investment
Auckland Council

Auckland to lift infrastructure investment

Unfunded transport and water projects threaten Auckland’s quality of life as the city faces 45,000 extra residents a year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
New benefits for electric vehicle owners
Climate change

New benefits for electric vehicle owners

Heavy electric vehicle operators in New Zealand will save on road user charges, as councils gain power to open bus lanes to EVs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
More money needed to address Auckland’s growth
Auckland Council

More money needed to address Auckland’s growth

Auckland faces a USD $5.9 billion transport funding gap over the next decade as revised population forecasts point to faster growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Long-term funding tools for Auckland welcomed
Auckland Council

Long-term funding tools for Auckland welcomed

Auckland's transport pipeline could gain certainty as Labour's proposed fuel levy and targeted rates aim to cover a near NZD $500 million annual gap.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Aug 2017
A billion-dollar boost for Auckland and New Zealand
Supply Chain

A billion-dollar boost for Auckland and New Zealand

Transport bottlenecks in Auckland could ease as the government’s NZD $2.6 billion package targets roads, rail and bus links.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Billion-dollar boost if Auckland roads decongested
Supply Chain

Billion-dollar boost if Auckland roads decongested

Auckland businesses could gain GBP £1.3 billion a year if peak-time gridlock is eased, according to a new report warning of mounting costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure
Auckland Council

Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure

Councils in fast-growing areas could unlock thousands of new homes as the government puts up to $600 million into roads and water works.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Industry engagement has started
NSW government

Industry engagement has started

Businesses are being invited to shape Sydney Metro West, which aims to link Parramatta and the Sydney CBD and attract market input.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
City Rail Link’s ‘big dig’ starts
Auckland Council

City Rail Link’s ‘big dig’ starts

Bulk excavation on Albert Street has begun, bringing about 50 jobs and marking progress on New Zealand’s biggest infrastructure project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Clarence River crossing rail rebuild milestone
Disaster Recovery

Clarence River crossing rail rebuild milestone

Repairs are easing the Picton-Christchurch line's rebuild, with work trains now able to cross the Clarence Bridge again after earthquake damage.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017
Cities will become more desirable when IoT takes hold
Smart Cities

Cities will become more desirable when IoT takes hold

Safer streets and lower running costs are among the gains researchers say connected sensors could bring to New Zealand's urban centres.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017
Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace
Disaster Recovery

Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace

Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
City Rail Link firmly on track
Construction

City Rail Link firmly on track

Commuters should still expect disruptions as crews remove roadway and build support structures, but one lane each way will stay open.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Siemens acquires leading rail data company
Data Analytics

Siemens acquires leading rail data company

It boosts Siemens’ predictive maintenance push, as the deal with MRX Technologies aims to cut rail delays and lift asset availability.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges
Agricultural Technology

Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges

Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Auckland housing report to boost construction?
Auckland Council

Auckland housing report to boost construction?

A coordinated overhaul could unlock more homes in Auckland, after a taskforce report highlighted the barriers holding back development.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto
Sustainability

LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto

Local councils are seeking more funding and policy support as climate change, ageing and infrastructure pressures reshape communities ahead of the 2017 election.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Jun 2017