Lockdown political reflections
Reflections on politics under lockdown By Peter Dunne As the Government starts to work on how it can move the country on at some point...
Category : Contractor
Road transport needs clarification
Nick Leggett, the CEO of the Road Transport Forum, makes an interesting observation; “How interesting that three of the most vilified groups in New Zealand...
Financial stability concerns
Research made halfway through the lockdown shows seven out of 10 Kiwis are supportive of the Government’s approach to managing the pandemic, but over half...
The key to recovery
Rapid restart key to recovery Government guidance on handling construction contracts will give construction companies the confidence to continue to employ their people and take...
Rapid construction restart key to economic recovery
Government guidance on handling construction contracts will give many construction companies the confidence to continue to employ their people and take a lead role in...
Forgotten companies: Austin-Western
Our subject this month is Austin-Western, a highly innovative company who manufactured a wide range of machinery from the late 1800s through to 1973 when...
Essential oils
Essential services need essential oils to keep them operational, Reuben Thickpenny, director of Oil Intel, the appointed distributor of Total Lubricants, reminds us. Before the...
Construction recovery plan
Since the Level 4 lockdown the Accord Steering Group (ASG) within the MBIE has been working on urgent advice for Government and has brought in...
Working together to build Auckland’s future
Land development alliance Piritahi is delivering build-ready land faster across Auckland by bringing people together in new ways, with better communication and clearer results. Owairaka’s...
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...