Christchurch – city of choice?
Christchurch has a golden opportunity to become New Zealand’s number one city of choice as the rebuild takes effect, outgoing Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Peter Townsend claims. Continue →
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Emergency preparation only for the privileged?
Storing food and other supplies in case of a disaster is out of the question for people who cannot afford the basics for everyday living – a key issue that needs to be addressed by emergency preparedness agencies, according to new research from Massey University. Continue →
Trenchless technology minimises disruption
The old expression “out of sight, out of mind” that applied for many years to municipal sewer systems no longer holds true. Continue →
Irrigation changes needed to deliver rural prosperity
The change to the constitution of Crown Irrigation Investments Limited (CIIL) to allow it to fund water storage projects that directly lead to environmental benefits is a very positive step, the country’s leading infrastructure body believes. Continue →
Local winners in infrastructure awards
Several New Zealand projects were among the winners at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia’s (IPWEA) inaugural awards. Continue →
Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds
Parties from across the political spectrum are committing to increased infrastructure spending, according to the 2017 Deloitte BusinessNZ Election Survey. Continue →
Infrastructure Commission needs all-party consensus
The National Party’s announcement that, if elected, it will set up an independent National Infrastructure Commission should have cross-party support, Infrastructure New Zealand believes. Continue →
Auckland to lift infrastructure investment
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s key focus is to build infrastructure at a rate that matches unprecedented population growth to maintain quality of life and make it easier to do business in the city. Continue →
More infrastructure needed business leaders believe
Business is relatively happy with the policy direction of New Zealand but wants to see more investment in infrastructure. Continue →
Small city, big win
Napier City Council’s City Vision: Small City Big Ideas project scooped the Creative New Zealand EXCELLENCE Award for Best Creative Place category in the LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards. Continue →
Long-term funding tools for Auckland welcomed
Labour’s commitment to solving Auckland’s long-term transport funding challenge is a big step forward, says Stephen Selwood, CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand. Continue →
Palmerston North green grabs local government gold
The environmental gains that can be made over the long term and through the dedication of many have reaped rewards for Palmerston North City Council. Continue →
New street lighting guidelines will save millions
Two game-changing documents will allow Australian and New Zealand councils to save millions of dollars on ‘smart city’ street lighting projects. Continue →
Waikato roading alliance wins LGNZ EXCELLENCE Award
Speeding up the time it takes to get contractors onto roading work is one of the key successes of the Waikato District Alliance, winner of the Chorus EXCELLENCE Award for Best Practice in Infrastructure at the LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards. Continue →
Wairarapa’s fate in its own hands
Local Government Commission Chair Sir Wira Gardiner says the fate of a final proposal for a combined Wairarapa District Council lies in the hands of the Wairarapa public. Continue →
Wairarapa move positive but challenges remain
The Local Government Commission’s proposal for a single Wairarapa District Council is welcome but a more comprehensive approach is needed, says Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Stephen Selwood. Continue →
Future-focused infrastructure plan needed, LGNZ says
New Zealand’s infrastructure is at a crossroads and needs to be a key focus in the upcoming election, Local Government New Zealand believes. Continue →
Broad range of local government awards finalists
The 2017 Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) EXCELLENCE Awards finalists span a broad range of council leadership initiatives from a weed blitz to mountain biking and innovative economic strategy
The awards, now in their fourth year, recognise and celebrate the key role local government plays within New Zealand communities. Continue →
LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto
New Zealand’s infrastructure, community resilience and how we respond to increasing impacts on our environment will be key areas of focus for local government in the coming three years
Local Government New Zealand has announced its updated policy priorities, which will focus on the major issues New Zealand will face now and into the future, and inform its forthcoming 2017 election manifesto. Continue →
Tourism infrastructure package draws mixed response
Tourism Minister Paula Bennett’s announcement of a new $102 million Tourism Infrastructure Fund alongside $76 million in new funding for the DOC Estate has received a mixed reception
Local Government New Zealand says the funding is “a step in the right direction”, but the Green Party believes it “falls short of what’s needed to cope with skyrocketing tourist numbers”. Continue →