Public infrastructure stories
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.
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.
Ratepayers and taxpayers will help fund buyouts and flood defences for homes in areas hit by severe weather after years of underinvestment.
Infrastructure New Zealand wants parties to back simpler funding, congestion charging and stronger oversight to tackle the country's infrastructure deficit.
Critics say the spending will still leave New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit and weather damage unaddressed without a clear pipeline of work.
With New Zealand facing a $210 billion infrastructure deficit, the lobby is urging wider use of private capital and reforms to local funding.
Rising costs, weather disruption and labour shortages are squeezing builders, with insolvencies already mounting across Australia.
Cyclone Gabrielle has deepened New Zealand's infrastructure shortfall, as officials say public funding alone cannot cover a NZD $210 billion gap.
New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit of USD $210 billion will face fresh scrutiny as Nick Leggett takes charge of the sector body on 24 April.
New Zealand clients may see broader infrastructure support as Ventia expands its local leadership with a newly created executive role.
New Zealand civil contractors are being urged to enter awards that judge projects as far afield as the Chatham Islands before 23 June.
Climate scientists say Auckland’s floods were intensified by atmospheric rivers, while economists warn neglected infrastructure is leaving homes exposed.
A $210 billion infrastructure shortfall is sharpening pressure to cut the premium on New Zealand's biggest transport projects.
Communities could face stronger local democracy and more equitable funding as a draft review seeks submissions on council reforms.
Skills shortages, cost pressures and red tape are leaving New Zealand contractors wary as vital infrastructure projects come under strain.
Open contracting could cut delays and waste, as public infrastructure data remains too sparse to curb USD $18 trillion in forecast shortfalls.
More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.
