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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5 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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Three 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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The 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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Retreat! 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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Considerations 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.
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Auckland Airport resets post-COVID infrastructure plans
09/11/2021The groundwork is being laid for a new purpose-built domestic facility to be merged into the eastern end of the existing international terminal at Auckland Airport. A significant and central project to the Airport's post-COVID infrastructure plans, it will mean jet flights arriving and departing for major New Zealand towns and cities will be moved into a new domestic hub integrated into the current international terminal.
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The Government confirms it is proceeding with Three Waters Reform
28/10/2021Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has confirmed that the Government will push on to create four publicly-owned water entities and that the three waters reforms will be mandatory for all councils. This will see the management of majority of New Zealand's stormwater, drinking water and wastewater assets moved out of the hands of councils to four large water entities, to be operational by 1 July 2024.
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New Bill introduced to tackle housing crisis in New Zealand
19/10/2021Transformational reform to the Resource Management Act 1991 to enable intensification has been jointly announced today by the Government and National.
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Environmental Policy and RMA Reform Update
23/09/2021Ministry for the Environment releases wetland regulations discussion document. Following the introduction of the National Policy Statement - Freshwater Management and National Environmental Standards - Freshwater in 2020, it quickly became apparent that the new regime had the potential to create significant, and likely unintended, challenges for developments involving works in and around freshwater bodies.
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RMA system reform has critical implications for Three Waters
15/09/2021The Three Waters reform programme involves structural and regulatory reform rarely seen on this scale in Aotearoa New Zealand, with latest estimates indicating investment of $120 billion-$185 billion over the next 30-40 years is required to maintain, replace and upgrade Three Waters infrastructure. Four publicly-owned water services entities (WSE), spanning the length of the country, are proposed to manage our country's water service delivery.