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Local winners in infrastructure awards
Sustainability

Local winners in infrastructure awards

New Zealand projects claimed three prizes as the inaugural IPWEA Australasia awards recognised public works judged best across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
First post-quake freight services to start running
Disaster Recovery

First post-quake freight services to start running

Freight pressure on the inland route should ease, with up to 2,000 trucks a month set to shift back to rail after the Kaikoura quake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Cartech

Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch

Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Apps

Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap

New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds
Deloitte

Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds

Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results
Supply Chain

Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results

Strong productivity gains lifted KiwiRail to a $52 million underlying surplus despite a $40 million hit from the Kaikoura earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017
New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city
Smart Cities

New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city

Overflowing rubbish bins in public parks could be wiped out if new sensors being trialled by Christchurch City Council prove successful...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Waterview Connection takes top construction award
Labour

Waterview Connection takes top construction award

The win highlights growing recognition for complex infrastructure, with the Auckland project praised as New Zealand’s most difficult yet to deliver.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand
Cartech

Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand

A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
No power? No problem: Kiwi electric vehicle owners aren't afraid of getting stranded
Cartech

No power? No problem: Kiwi electric vehicle owners aren't afraid of getting stranded

Kiwi EV owners confident, dispelling range anxiety myths with daily electric driving, reveals Flip the Fleet's latest poll.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Ray of light for New Zealand’s housing crisis
Network Infrastructure

Ray of light for New Zealand’s housing crisis

A crown-backed fund could unlock housing developments by easing councils’ debt constraints and paying for roads, water and sewerage.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Clarence River crossing rail rebuild milestone
Disaster Recovery

Clarence River crossing rail rebuild milestone

Repairs are easing the Picton-Christchurch line's rebuild, with work trains now able to cross the Clarence Bridge again after earthquake damage.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017
Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace
Disaster Recovery

Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace

Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Waste tyres to be used to manufacture cement
Clean technologies

Waste tyres to be used to manufacture cement

A government-backed scheme will cut tyre stockpiles, lower fire and pollution risks, and divert millions of discarded tyres into cement works.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Heavy lifting on the Kaikoura line
Disaster Recovery

Heavy lifting on the Kaikoura line

Freight on the Main North Line is closer to resuming as KiwiRail clears earthquake damage and shifts 102-tonne locomotives by road.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
New fill solution for geotechnical applications
Infrastructure maintenance

New fill solution for geotechnical applications

The new filler could cut excavation time and traffic disruption on emergency repairs, while still meeting heavy-load engineering demands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 28th May 2017
Budget commitment to rail welcomed
Supply Chain

Budget commitment to rail welcomed

The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017

Global Stories

Christchurch stories

Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing
3D Printing

Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing

Students at Christchurch's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Te Whānau Tahi are using 3D modelling and printing to tackle world problems.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017