Lightyears secures NZD $174 million for New Zealand solar
about 4 hours agoThe funding will back more than 300 MW of solar and battery projects, including a NZD $100 million lending facility and new sites nationwide.
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The group says cross-party backing could give next Parliament the stability to plan and fund major projects with less policy churn.
Downer wins top Bay of Plenty civil contractors award
The Tauriko enabling works near Tauranga finished ahead of schedule and 8 per cent under budget, earning Downer the Supreme Award.
Tracer round fired by machine gun believed to have sparked large Waiouru scrub fire
The blaze has so far scorched 3,623 hectares, with firefighters bracing for wind and rain as Defence Force crews keep the site contained.
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A proposed 29.7ha land swap is reviving a Hawke's Bay dam row, with backers saying it could unlock water security and jobs.
Ashburton councillor warns pay-per-litre water charges 'within five years'
Households in Mid Canterbury could soon face metered water bills, as Ashburton Council warns the proposed charging model may be compulsory within five years.
Mount Maunganui businesses renovate and reinvent ahead of crucial summer
With foot traffic sharply down after the Mauao landslide, nearby traders are spending thousands on upgrades to survive a make-or-break summer.
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Councils face around $50 billion of water upgrades over the next decade, as ring-fenced funding finally tackles decades of neglect.
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Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
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Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
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Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with IndustrialDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
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