RMA should be scrapped, panel finds
The Resource Management Review Panel has recommended replacing the Resource Management Act with two new acts, but can they succeed where the RMA failed? Continue →
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Kensington Swan to combine with the world’s largest law firm
Leading law firm Kensington Swan has announced that it intends to combine with Dentons, the world’s largest law firm
Kensington Swan is recognised as a leader in the financial markets, infrastructure and government sectors and has a strong reputation in the environment, education, FMCG, manufacturing, healthcare and energy sectors. Continue →
New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ
The announcement that the Government will establish the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission – Te Waihanga – to perform strategy and procurement functions and vest it with sufficient independence to have mana and influence is very strongly welcomed by the infrastructure industry, says CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand Stephen Selwood
“The new Commission will help ensure we are making the best decisions about infrastructure investment to improve the long-term economic performance and social wellbeing of our country,” Shane Jones said during the announcement. Continue →
Is your building dangerous?
When showing up for work, going down to the local mall, spending time in a hotel, visiting clients, going to see the doctor… are all those buildings perfectly safe and fit for purpose? Continue →
Procurement and tendering trends and achievements Part Two: 2018 – challenges and expectations
The second of a two-part series by AsiaPacific Infrastructure Content Partners Caroline Boot and Kerrie McEwen examines expectations from a new government
Part one examined what has been achieved in 2017 and what still needs some work. Continue →
Procurement and tendering trends and achievements Part One: 2017 – key influences on tendering practices
The first of a two-part series by AsiaPacific Infrastructure Content Partners Caroline Boot and Kerrie McEwen looks at tendering practices and influences. Continue →
Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project
New Zealand software innovator CS-VUE has enhanced an environmental compliance management system for one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects. Continue →
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 →
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 →
Big winners at risk management awards
New Zealand Police and New Zealand Cricket have been honoured at RiskNZ’s annual awards for their exemplary efforts in managing and mitigating risk management. Continue →
Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results
KiwiRail has come through the seven months following Kaikoura’s devastating earthquake with a strong underlying operating surplus. 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 →
A new era for earthquake-prone buildings
The new national framework for managing earthquake-prone buildings (EPBs) that became effective on 1 July 2017 has brought several changes, Duncan Cotterill partner Paul Calder advises. Continue →
The high price of land use regulation
Regulating land use by imposing usage rules obviously increases house costs – but environmental lawyer Vicki Morrison-Shaw says the sheer size of the increase is eye-watering. Continue →
Ruataniwha land swap denied by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal to allow a land swap for the proposed Ruataniwha Dam project in the Hawke’s Bay. Continue →
Workplace death convictions highlight H&S challenge
Nineteen-year-old rubbish collector Jane Devonshire died on 10 August 2015 when the truck she was working on crashed down a bank after its brakes failed. Continue →
Prediction that Kaikoura quake will cost billions
Catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide estimates that industry-insured losses from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck near Hanmer Springs on November 14 will be between NZ$1.15 billion and NZ$5.3 billion. Continue →
Australia-NZ infrastructure pipeline launched
An online portal aimed at giving a clearer picture of high-value infrastructure investment opportunities throughout Australasia worth more than $100 million has been launched by finance minister Bill English and Australian treasurer, Scott Morrison. Continue →