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Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems
Supply Chain

Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems

Freight delays are mounting as Auckland’s overloaded port and 9-5 warehouse habits strain deliveries, exporters and importers alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Major infrastructure delegation to Asia
Smart Cities

Major infrastructure delegation to Asia

The trip will examine road pricing and value capture as New Zealand seeks faster, more integrated infrastructure planning from Asia's benchmarks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Sep 2018
Cast-in-place pipe epoxy cuts cost of pipeline leaks
Supply Chain

Cast-in-place pipe epoxy cuts cost of pipeline leaks

Urban water and sewer repairs can now be done with less digging and lower disruption as Australian-made epoxy relining gains ground across Asia-Pacific.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
Australia to invest billions in transit infrastructure
Smart Cities

Australia to invest billions in transit infrastructure

Growing cities will need more than USD $55 billion in priority transport works over the next 15 years, Infrastructure Australia says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified

Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Trenchless technology minimises disruption
Physical Security

Trenchless technology minimises disruption

Lower-cost pipe repairs are helping cities cut sewage leaks and avoid roadworks as ageing sewer networks come under pressure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 24th Sep 2017
Concrete pours reflect healthy construction sector
Construction

Concrete pours reflect healthy construction sector

Construction activity remains strong nationwide, with ready-mix concrete output topping 1 million cubic metres in the June quarter.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
More money needed to address Auckland’s growth
Auckland Council

More money needed to address Auckland’s growth

Auckland faces a USD $5.9 billion transport funding gap over the next decade as revised population forecasts point to faster growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Getting on with the job of getting more homes built
Construction

Getting on with the job of getting more homes built

Faster infrastructure spending could bring 60,000 homes forward by up to eight years in New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges
Agricultural Technology

Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges

Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Construction industry forum to tackle election issue
Collaboration

Construction industry forum to tackle election issue

With six weeks to go before New Zealand's General Election, builders will press for action on housing, infrastructure and new methods at an Auckland forum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Auckland Taskforce report recommends major changes
Auckland Council

Auckland Taskforce report recommends major changes

Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto
Sustainability

LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto

Local councils are seeking more funding and policy support as climate change, ageing and infrastructure pressures reshape communities ahead of the 2017 election.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Jun 2017
Recent cyclones signal need for better planning
Risk & Compliance

Recent cyclones signal need for better planning

Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
New Zealand Transport Infrastructure Summit
Smart Cities

New Zealand Transport Infrastructure Summit

Delegates in Auckland will hear how disruptive technology could reshape transport and infrastructure planning at the two-day summit in June.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Urban planning Royal Commission needed
Māori

Urban planning Royal Commission needed

Fragmented local decision making is still set to slow growth unless planning, funding and delivery are aligned, Infrastructure New Zealand says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum
Auckland Council

Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum

Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Urbanization stories

Interconnection weaves APAC's remarkable growth story
DataCentre infrastructure

Interconnection weaves APAC's remarkable growth story

Urbanization is named in the Index as a key driver of Interconnection demand globally, and it's a huge factor in Interconnection demand in APAC.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017