InfrastructureNews New Zealand - Aotearoa's infrastructure news for industry decision-makers
New Zealand

New Zealand Government Stories - Page 9

Kiwi Stories

New Zealand Government stories

James Arnold from Dell New Zealand shares his cancer story
Network Infrastructure

James Arnold from Dell New Zealand shares his cancer story

Dell Technologies director, James Arnold, prepares for a stem cell transplant amidst his battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Next steps in three waters reform
Auckland Council

Next steps in three waters reform

The government’s plan could cut household costs, but councils fear losing control over water assets as a 30-year fix is pursued.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Digital strategy for New Zealand long overdue
Digital Transformation

Digital strategy for New Zealand long overdue

Missed skills and implementation gaps could leave New Zealand's first digital strategy in nearly 20 years unable to lift growth or productivity.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
$24.3b transport investment won’t fix years of neglect
NZ Transport Agency

$24.3b transport investment won’t fix years of neglect

Roads will stay battered without sustained upkeep, despite a bigger funding package that lifts maintenance and safety spending across the network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
No toll for Puhoi to Warkworth motorway
Auckland Transport

No toll for Puhoi to Warkworth motorway

Drivers will avoid a second toll on Auckland’s new northern motorway, but taxpayers may now cover more of the $877.5m bill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2021
Businesses told to enforce Covid-19 scanning
Data Protection

Businesses told to enforce Covid-19 scanning

Businesses will have seven days after lockdown eases to enforce QR check-ins and manual sign-ins at busy venues, experts say.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4
Supply Chain

Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4

Only essential building work may continue, with contractors required to follow strict COVID-19 controls or defer jobs until restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
Trade Me hands less customer info over to authorities according to Transparency Report
Data Privacy

Trade Me hands less customer info over to authorities according to Transparency Report

Trade Me reduces customer data releases to Police and government agencies, with a 14% drop in requests from previous year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021
Poor immigration policies detrimental to construction sector
Supply Chain

Poor immigration policies detrimental to construction sector

Recruitment bottlenecks and border rules are threatening delivery of New Zealand's NZ$10.1 billion infrastructure pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
First rumbles of the death knoll for the RMA
Sustainability

First rumbles of the death knoll for the RMA

Public scrutiny begins on a replacement regime for the RMA, with the first draft aiming to speed planning and ease housing constraints.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2021
Consumer data right could empower Kiwis to have more control over their data
Data sharing

Consumer data right could empower Kiwis to have more control over their data

Consumers are one step closer to having more control over how their data is shared, as the UK Government plans to establish a consumer data right framework.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
Govt to launch full inquiry into DHB ransomware attack
Malware

Govt to launch full inquiry into DHB ransomware attack

Minister Andrew Little has announced a full inquiry into the ransomware attack at Waikato DHB in the early hours of May 18.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
When will New Zealand have herd immunity?
QR code

When will New Zealand have herd immunity?

Modellers say restrictions must stay until about 83 per cent of New Zealanders are vaccinated, with delta likely raising that bar.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 4th Jul 2021
Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?
University of Canterbury

Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?

The Government has until 31 December to decide whether to adopt a plan that could cut GDP by 1.2% in 2050, or do less.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
The problem with procurement processes in New Zealand and how we can do better
Digital Transformation

The problem with procurement processes in New Zealand and how we can do better

Delays and cost overruns in New Zealand infrastructure could ease if owners and contractors shared risk and data, Rob Bryant says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Budget 2021: Govt backs digital skills training for small & medium businesses
Investment

Budget 2021: Govt backs digital skills training for small & medium businesses

Budget 2021 allocates $44m over 2 years to support New Zealand's Digital Boost program for small and medium businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021

Global Stories

New Zealand Government stories

Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach
Unified Communications

Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach

Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem
Unified Communications

EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem

What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021