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A quarter of builders operating at under 50% capacity – survey

Almost a third of builders are working with between zero to three months of forward work on their books, and facing up to the drawcard of Australia’s Olympic build-up.

Brent Melville Wed, 16 Jul 2025

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What NZ can learn from Ireland’s approach to infrastructure

Buddle Findlay chair Jennifer Caldwell explains Ireland’s commitment to long-term infrastructure planning is linked to a 10-year, €165b fund.

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A financial storm: Council costs blow out by almost $1 billion

Operating costs for the supercity spiralled $940 million beyond what was planned, prompted by $685m in spending on storm-affected properties.

Brent Melville Sat, 28 Sep 2024

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Cancelling ferries cost KiwiRail near half billion dollars

Annual accounts show KiwiRail struggling, and cancelling the order for two rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries has cost it $468.8m, so far.

Brent Edwards Fri, 27 Sep 2024

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Watercare opens up debt sinkhole

Watercare’s tether to its Auckland Council parent will be untied next year, leaving the country’s biggest utility adrift and needing to refinance $3.6b in debt.

Brent Melville Thu, 26 Sep 2024

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Union worried about jobs and impact on KiwiRail's operations

McKinsey's bottom-up review had only involved talking to managers, not the workers.

Brent Edwards Tue, 24 Sep 2024

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KiwiRail to make cuts to Napier line, year after reopening

Talks held on line viability after freight volumes to Napier Port fall, as KiwiRail cuts costs – including on Interislander – to remain competitive.

Brent Edwards Mon, 23 Sep 2024

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US firm wants to work with Kiwi issuers on infrastructure debt

BAM Mutual worked with Wellington Airport on a recent bond issue, and says New Zealand is '100% on its radar'.

Lachlan Colquhoun Thu, 19 Sep 2024

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Aussie investors reportedly keen on Dunedin infrastructure asset

City Council to consider decision on selling lines company Aurora Energy later this month.

Tim Hunter Fri, 13 Sep 2024

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Crumbling roads: the bitumen problem bites

Potholes and corrugation, a common theme across New Zealand’s roads, could come down to putting the right mix of bitumen in the right area.

Brent Melville Thu, 12 Sep 2024

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