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Worker hospitalised after ingesting fuel

The incident prompted a safety warning on siphoning petrol, with WorkSafe saying swallowing fuel can cause fatal lung or stomach injuries.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021

Supply Chain

10 year plan for New Zealand rail gives pipeline certainty

Rail firms can now plan further ahead, but experts warn the fund will be stretched as electric vehicles erode its core revenue base.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021

Risk & Compliance

Review reveals who is to blame for Transmission Gully shambles

Weaknesses in New Zealand’s PPP procurement have been laid bare after a review found early cost estimates and governance helped derail Transmission Gully.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021

Auckland Council

What successful light rail looks like for Auckland

Early clarity on route, funding and delivery could determine whether Auckland’s light rail eases congestion and unlocks more affordable homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021

Auckland Council

Congestion to worsen under Auckland’s $31b transport plan

Despite a $31 billion investment, Aucklanders are being warned motorway queues and emissions will still rise under the transport plan.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021

Smart Cities

How tolling Auckland roads will fix congestion

Congestion could ease by up to 12% on Auckland's roads under a phased tolling scheme, according to a Ministry of Transport report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020

Smart Cities

5G hits Auckland CBD

Residents and businesses could soon see smarter lighting, bins and parking as Spark’s 5G rollout supports IoT across Auckland’s CBD.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 18th Oct 2020

Auckland Council

Time to review harbour crossing options

Auckland faces heavier truck delays and rising costs unless ministers urgently assess whether a new harbour crossing is needed by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020

Auckland Council

Auckland projects closer to construction

Tender documents have been issued for two Auckland transport schemes, bringing planned roadworks a step nearer and easing congestion for growing suburbs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020

Data Analytics

Big data suggests office, retail, and tourism Covid recovery

City-centre footfall is rebounding, with new mobility data hinting at a steadier office market and a faster retail and tourism recovery.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020

Auckland Council

End of Auckland Light Rail raises urgent questions

Auckland still faces unresolved transport and housing pressures after Cabinet ended the twin-track light rail process and sent it back to officials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2020

Schools

$12 billion infrastructure programme announced

New roads, rail, schools and hospitals should help address years of underinvestment, though critics question whether USD $12 billion is enough.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020

Supply Chain

Rail’s big comeback

Long-term upgrades to tracks, trains and ferries could finally be unlocked as the government shifts rail funding away from annual budget battles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020

Auckland Council

Developers sought for central Takapuna transformation

The project will add a 3,000sqm town square and mixed-use buildings to central Takapuna, with work expected to begin from mid-2020.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019

Human Capital Management

Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry

Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019

Supply Chain

New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project takes top sustainability award

Auckland’s rail link has cut construction waste and emissions sharply, showing big infrastructure can hit sustainability targets while easing congestion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Dec 2018