Water infrastructure stories
Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.
Reported incidents have fallen as Watercare expands its Back 2 Basics safety sessions across all construction sites, with new multilingual guides planned.
Civil contractors say the new visa pathways should ease labour shortages, helping get transport, water and energy projects built faster.
Public health risks from contaminated drinking water remain at the heart of the reforms, as debate over local control overshadows safety.
Water restrictions in Auckland may ease as a third reservoir moves ahead, with the $60 million project set to boost supply resilience.
Councils could get a simpler path to fund water upgrades after the mayors’ plan was backed as a more practical alternative to Three Waters.
Communities could face stronger local democracy and more equitable funding as a draft review seeks submissions on council reforms.
With 44,000 extra workers needed, New Zealand infrastructure firms are courting schoolgirls to fill trade and technical shortages.
More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.
Delaying action on the 30-year blueprint risks worsening New Zealand's 118,500-worker shortfall and $210 billion infrastructure gap.
Local and central government backing will decide whether New Zealand's 30-year infrastructure strategy turns recommendations into real projects.
Councils and opponents remain split as the Government's water overhaul promises public ownership but keeps co-governance in place.
New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.
Metered Auckland households use far less water than unmetered districts, where per-person consumption can reach 800 litres a day, the report says.
Projects saving time, money and emissions were among eight winners at the 2021 IPWEA NZ Asset Management Excellence Awards.
Tree roots can crack walls and disrupt drains when dry soils shrink, making monitoring essential for homes and infrastructure.
Industry leaders say the draft 30-year plan could give New Zealand clearer funding, planning and delivery for vital infrastructure.
Job seekers in Manawatū will start a six-week infrastructure course in November, with trainees employed by firms from day one.
The government’s plan could cut household costs, but councils fear losing control over water assets as a 30-year fix is pursued.
Digital delivery and new construction tech are speeding up projects, with the supreme award-winning water scheme completed in a year.
