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 →
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 →
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 →
Parties from across the political spectrum are committing to increased infrastructure spending, according to the 2017 Deloitte BusinessNZ Election Survey. Continue →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Two game-changing documents will allow Australian and New Zealand councils to save millions of dollars on ‘smart city’ street lighting projects. Continue →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →