Public infrastructure stories
Record demand for New Zealand government bonds suggests ministers could borrow cheaply to tackle a $100 billion infrastructure gap.
Activity in the sector is set to return to 2020 levels as post-Covid demand eases and residential consents settle lower.
Maintenance costs have surged 71% in three years, as a review warns Wellington ratepayers are funding leaks without proper oversight.
Infrastructure providers have limited control over costs as new research says global markets and local constraints drive wage and material swings.
The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA), the first of its kind in the region, launched today to unite data centre industry interests and promote supportive regulations, amid rising demand for digital services.
China's cloud infrastructure spend soars to $9.2bn in Q3 2023, with Alibaba, Huawei, and Tencent leading the market.
Councils face double-digit rate rises as New Zealand’s infrastructure backlog deepens, with leaders warning the current funding model is unsustainable.
The viaduct’s early opening has cut months off a vital coastal link, easing supply delays and proving faster delivery can save money.
New Zealand’s infrastructure gap could widen without faster approvals, as the group urges PPPs, city deals and water reforms in Luxon’s first 100 days.
A longer-term plan could unlock up to NZD $4.7 billion a year in extra infrastructure spending as certainty replaces costly policy swings.
The report says Cyclone Gabrielle exposed how failures in power, water and communications can cascade across New Zealand's critical networks.
Infrastructure groups warn uncertainty is deterring investment, slowing digital upgrades and leaving New Zealand exposed to worsening climate shocks.
Empty or underused urban land could be pushed back into housing, as economists argue TOP’s tax would make speculation less profitable.
Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.
With the election looming, contractors warn promises will mean little unless parties fund a clear pipeline of infrastructure work.
A 30-year push to close the infrastructure backlog would absorb resources from schools and police, Dr Matthew Birchall warns.
Construction firms have until 26 June to share views on workforce, technology and sector issues in a survey cited by MBIE.
With weather damage, economic uncertainty and an election looming, Civil Contractors New Zealand wants construction professionals to weigh in before 26 June.
Councils could gain new powers under a review urging the next Government to back localism and shared funding for infrastructure.
Most of the Government’s 331 infrastructure actions are already underway, prompting calls for funded projects rather than more plans.
