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Datagrid secures substation kit for Southland AI data centre

Long-lead transformers have been ordered to keep New Zealand's largest AI data centre on track for a late-2027 grid connection.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Procurement

New Zealand signs PPP for Northland Expressway link

The first 26-kilometre stretch is due to open in 2033, after the Government closed a NZD $3.649 billion deal for the route.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Data Analytics

Fewer generic claims, more measurable commitments

Agencies must now weigh measurable economic benefits more heavily, putting local jobs, training and supply chains at the heart of tenders.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Supply Chain

How to be a better infrastructure client

Poor procurement and weak in-house capability are limiting value from New Zealand infrastructure projects, a commission report says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

Education, Learning & Training

Public infrastructure lacking in transparency

A lack of disclosure on New Zealand’s big projects is obscuring costs, designs and accountability, critics say, as billions are spent in secret.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Productivity

Dumping one Road of National Significance would pay for fast inter-city rail

Hourly Auckland-Hamilton rail could be built for the cost of one highway project, the commentator says, with freight also benefiting.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024

Risk & Compliance

Report highlights costs of pipeline uncertainty

A longer-term plan could unlock up to NZD $4.7 billion a year in extra infrastructure spending as certainty replaces costly policy swings.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023

Disaster Recovery

Three areas for the next Government to take action

Infrastructure groups warn uncertainty is deterring investment, slowing digital upgrades and leaving New Zealand exposed to worsening climate shocks.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023

Law

Big changes to common construction contract

A long-awaited overhaul of New Zealand’s most used building contract is intended to cut disputes and improve fairness across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023

Education, Learning & Training

How NZ’s infrastructure delivery costs stack up with the world

A $210 billion infrastructure shortfall is sharpening pressure to cut the premium on New Zealand's biggest transport projects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Jan 2023

Data Analytics

Collaborative procurement drives sustainable outcomes

An alternative deck-on-pile design for Eastland Port's Wharf 7 has cut new piles by half and avoided 593 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022

Education, Learning & Training

How can we utilise open data in infrastructure?

Open contracting could cut delays and waste, as public infrastructure data remains too sparse to curb USD $18 trillion in forecast shortfalls.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Digital Transformation

Beacons Award winner sees beyond the dollars

The council says wider benefits for ratepayers followed once it stopped choosing projects on the lowest price and focused on long-term value.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021

Supply Chain

Australian construction sector buckles under $110b infrastructure pipeline

Warnings that Australia’s builders are at breaking point have prompted calls for urgent reform to deliver the USD $110 billion pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Jul 2021

Risk & Compliance

Review reveals who is to blame for Transmission Gully shambles

Weaknesses in New Zealand’s PPP procurement have been laid bare after a review found early cost estimates and governance helped derail Transmission Gully.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021

Sustainability

Investment top of infrastructure wish list for next government

New Zealand’s recovery could stall without fresh spending, as lawyers urge the next government to widen shovel-ready funding and speed reform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2020

Supply Chain

Infrastructure Commission’s multi-billion dollar opportunity

Better procurement could unlock billions of dollars in value from New Zealand’s $129 billion infrastructure pipeline, industry groups say.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019

Public Sector

New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ

It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019