Election reflections under Covid-19
A month is a long time in politics and with the general election moved from 19 September to 17 October, we are seeing more of...
Category : Comment
Government must invest more in local roads and structures
By Jonathan Bhana-Thomson, CEO, Heavy Haulage Association. The Government’s NZ Upgrade Programme allocates $5.3 billion in roading upgrades for State Highway networks, which our association...
A perspective on the initial national lockdown
The enormity of the government’s task in defining the scope of the national lockdown has been highlighted by the confusion over what constitute essential services...
Balancing our infrastructure upgrade
by Drew Padgett
By Peter Silcock, Chief Executive, Civil Contractors New Zealand. Many of you will have breathed a sigh of relief at the announcement of a series...
Talking infrastructure with Stephen Selwood
Local Government magazine editor Ruth Le Pla talks to Infrastructure New Zealand about what the Government well-being budget means to the project pipeline and the...
Growing a successful business
Business success is all about risk, reward and knowing where you are going. With every contract there is risk, potential rewards and the opportunity to...
Polytech plans a looming disaster
The Government’s plan to merge 16 polytechnics and Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) into one national institute managing apprentices and trainees will be disastrous for the...
Earthquake claims rumble on
By Charlotta Harpur, Heaney & Partners The February 2011 earthquake disaster was massive, not only for those directly affected, but later for the insurers dealing...
A proud history of achievement
By Peter Silcock, Chief Executive, CCNZ Nominations for our national awards programmes are open. And I must admit, I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s...
Repaying business debt too quickly?
By Phil Herbert, general manager, Speirs Finance Is repaying debt quickly smart thinking, or an old-fashioned notion that is putting significant strain on your cash-flow...