New Zealand needs new infrastructure – that much is a given. A longstanding infrastructure deficit and the need to drive economic growth and deliver social and community benefits in the wake of COVID-19 has seen an increased political focus on both 'shovel ready' and long-term projects. Plans to upgrade water infrastructure, build new energy infrastructure and housing, and improve transport networks are already in the works. This increased focus is very welcome, particularly when accompanied by a commitment to contribute significant government funds.
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Spotlight on Infrastructure
Published on:
18 December 2024
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PublicationEnvironment, Planning and Natural Resources: What to expect in 2024
08/02/20242024 has got off to a fast start. See below a summary of our top 10 trends and developments to keep an eye out for in the year ahead in the resource management space.
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PublicationDelivering renewables in Aotearoa New Zealand: reflections from Building Nations 2023
05/07/2023It is widely accepted that renewable energy needs to be a bigger part of Aotearoa New Zealand's energy mix, but what are the commercial drivers to delivering greater generation from renewable sources and what are the current road blocks?
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PublicationEnergy Blog: 2023 in review and what this means for 2024
24/01/2024New Zealand has seen an eventful 2023, with the previous Labour Party-led government sinking its teeth into much of its covid-19 delayed energy sector development, then changing tack with Jacinda Ardern's resignation as prime minister. Now, the newly formed National Party-led government is releasing and already beginning to implement its equivalent policies.
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Publication6 Key Takeaways from Building Nations 2023
26/06/2023Several of our people had the pleasure of attending Aotearoa’s leading infrastructure conference in Ōtautahi - Christchurch earlier this month – Infrastructure New Zealand’s Building Nations 2023. They share some of their main takeaways from the conference and, in particular, discussions around the challenges Aotearoa faces in this critical sector.
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PublicationPrivate Infrastructure Investment in New Zealand: A Market Update
17/01/20232022 was another record year for global unlisted infrastructure fundraising, with funds raised in the first three quarters of 2022 exceeding the full year for 2021. This was despite an increasingly uncertain economic climate.
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Publication5 key learnings from the use of digital twin technology in the Cross River Rail project in Brisbane
15/06/2023In a remarkable era of technological advancements, the infrastructure sector is witnessing a ground-breaking shift towards digitalisation. At the forefront of this transformation lies the innovative concept of digital twins, a virtual replica of physical assets that captures real-time data and simulates their behaviour.
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PublicationThree Waters becomes Affordable Water - Changes Explained
13/04/2023Today, the Government announced changes to New Zealand's Affordable Water Reform, previously known as the Three Waters Reform, with a re-focus on the impetus for the reforms being to improve the affordability of water services in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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PublicationThe New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, releases report on energy infrastructure
17/02/2021The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, is the Minister for Infrastructure's key advisor. Te Waihanga last week released a new discussion document that examines the state of play in New Zealand's energy sector – the latest in a series of discussion documents that focus on specific key infrastructure sectors.
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The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, releases report on water infrastructure
26/02/2021On Monday this week the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, released the latest in a series of reports looking at key infrastructure sectors in New Zealand – this time focusing on the water sector.
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Opportunity to Consult on the Future of New Zealand's Infrastructure
27/05/2021The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission continues to lead the shaping of New Zealand's infrastructure future with the recent release of its Aotearoa New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy Consultation Document.
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PublicationRetreat! Critical year ahead for climate change adaptation
13/10/20222022 has been significant in the development of Aotearoa's response to climate change. While much focus has continued to be on emissions reduction, the adaptation side of the equation has also received increased attention with the release of the first national adaptation plan in August.
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PublicationConsiderations for collaborative procurement and contracting
20/10/2022Effective collaboration allows contracting parties to work together to achieve a common outcome while recognising that each party has different commercial objectives.
