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Opinion: Speed meets strategy  for an enduring infrastructure plan
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Opinion: Speed meets strategy for an enduring infrastructure plan

Gaining momentum with careful planning is the key

05 Aug 05:00 PM
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Infrastructure report

Vision for change: New Zealand's largest infrastructure event begins

Building Nations will challenge decision-makers to look beyond short-term fixes

05 Aug 04:59 PM
Infrastructure report

Downer gears up for $111.6b in funded projects

Confidence is building in the industry. Downer wants this to expand to major projects.

05 Aug 04:59 PM

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Sarah Sinclair: From planning to reality – the urgent path for NZ infrastructure
Opinion

Sarah Sinclair: From planning to reality – the urgent path for NZ infrastructure

We need to make asset maintenance as sexy – if not sexier – than the big new projects.

04 Aug 10:22 PM
Why PPPs are back: Tackling NZ's infrastructure challenges
Infrastructure report

Why PPPs are back: Tackling NZ's infrastructure challenges

Southbase's Will Birch explains four reasons the PPP route is attractive to government.

04 Aug 10:00 PM
Anne Gibson: Fletcher Construction sale would end proud building era
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Anne Gibson: Fletcher Construction sale would end proud building era

04 Aug 10:00 PM
KiwiSaver managers eye $295b for NZ infrastructure over 25 years
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Infrastructure report

KiwiSaver managers eye $295b for NZ infrastructure over 25 years

04 Aug 10:00 PM
How Chinese capital could drive NZ's infrastructure
Infrastructure report

How Chinese capital could drive NZ's infrastructure

04 Aug 09:59 PM
Katie Bradford: Canada's infrastructure approach offers lessons for NZ
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Katie Bradford: Canada's infrastructure approach offers lessons for NZ

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Peter Reidy: Why KiwiRail's bold electrification plan is crucial for NZ's future
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Peter Reidy: Why KiwiRail's bold electrification plan is crucial for NZ's future

Development should be seen through a transport lens rather than road v rail.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Kieran McAnulty: Govt must stop blame game and deliver certainty
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Kieran McAnulty: Govt must stop blame game and deliver certainty

A compromise between National and Labour would survive a change of Government

04 Aug 04:59 PM
Long-term skills key to NZ’s infrastructure growth
Infrastructure report

Long-term skills key to NZ’s infrastructure growth

NZ needs to develop a local workforce to both maintain infrastructure and move on.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Simon Bridges: Why NZ's energy market needs urgent reform
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Simon Bridges: Why NZ's energy market needs urgent reform

Investment in new generation is not happening on the scale or speed it needs to.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Kali Mercier: The infrastructure crisis you can’t see
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Kali Mercier: The infrastructure crisis you can’t see

New Zealand is not properly looking after the infrastructure it already has.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Chris Bishop: NZ trapped in infrastructure 'Gordian knot'
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Chris Bishop: NZ trapped in infrastructure 'Gordian knot'

We are getting on with building infrastructure — not just announcing it.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
Michelle McCormick: Why NZ needs a cultural shift in infrastructure planning
Opinion

Michelle McCormick: Why NZ needs a cultural shift in infrastructure planning

OPINION: Resource management reforms are laying foundations for New Zealand's success.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Richard Harman: Political cycles stall NZ infrastructure progress
Opinion

Richard Harman: Political cycles stall NZ infrastructure progress

It is time to stop playing political games with vital infrastructure.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Marcelo Menoita: Southern Cross Project could unlock billions for NZ economy
Opinion

Marcelo Menoita: Southern Cross Project could unlock billions for NZ economy

The project could bring NZ$1.87b in economic benefits over 10 years.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
Why NZ must strengthen cyber defences for critical infrastructure
Infrastructure report

Why NZ must strengthen cyber defences for critical infrastructure

Cybersecurity maintenance is vital for modern societies.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Julie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gain
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Julie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gain

The Green Party calls for renewed investment in public services and climate action.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Julie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gain
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Julie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gain

The Green Party calls for renewed investment in public services and climate action.

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Panel offers long-term vision for Wellington's infrastructure challenges
Infrastructure report

Panel offers long-term vision for Wellington's infrastructure challenges

Business leaders reflect on a vision for Wellington's future

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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Investment manager Milford Funds boosts dividend despite profit dip
Investment

Investment manager Milford Funds boosts dividend despite profit dip

Performance fees dropped sharply from $84m to $1m in 2025.

29 Jul 10:00 PM
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New Zealand's sporting chance to boost trade with India
Agribusiness report

New Zealand's sporting chance to boost trade with India

Sports diplomacy is not just a government concern, businesses can also benefit.

23 Jul 10:04 PM
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How Fonterra and Zespri are navigating US tariff hurdles
Agribusiness report

How Fonterra and Zespri are navigating US tariff hurdles

As well as tariffs, a whole range of factors go into negotiations with markets

23 Jul 05:00 PM
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 Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon gets his hustle on in China
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Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon gets his hustle on in China

Why Luxon believes stronger ties with China benefit NZ.

23 Jul 05:00 PM
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Richard Harman: Groundswell's influence grows amid climate policy debate
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Richard Harman: Groundswell's influence grows amid climate policy debate

Agribusiness & Trade: The dilemma of consensus among farmers on policy decisions.

23 Jul 05:00 PM
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NZ food security at risk as dairy, meat prices soar - KPMG
Agribusiness report

NZ food security at risk as dairy, meat prices soar - KPMG

Building a resilient domestic food security is vital - bionergy is part of that.

23 Jul 05:00 PM
Wayne McNee: Emission reduction tools hold key for farming future
Opinion

Wayne McNee: Emission reduction tools hold key for farming future

We can build a future that lowers emissions, supports economic growth and protects farming

23 Jul 04:59 PM
Dave Handley: Rising momentum - NZ agriculture heads into blockbuster year
Opinion

Dave Handley: Rising momentum - NZ agriculture heads into blockbuster year

New Zealand’s rural sector enters the next 12 months with real momentum

23 Jul 04:59 PM
Aidan Gent: Why NZ farmers must embrace future-proofing change
Opinion

Aidan Gent: Why NZ farmers must embrace future-proofing change

To future-proof our food and fibre industry, looking at our land differently is needed

23 Jul 04:59 PM
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'Home' advantage: Mainfreight boosts rural reach with new infrastructure
Agribusiness report

'Home' advantage: Mainfreight boosts rural reach with new infrastructure

Building strong relationships with service providers is key in agriculture sector

23 Jul 04:59 PM
How NZ can double primary exports by 2034
Agribusiness report

How NZ can double primary exports by 2034

The time is right for the primary sector to grow again with further changes.

23 Jul 04:59 PM
'No skin off our nose': CEO on US tariffs impact on butter venture
Agribusiness report

'No skin off our nose': CEO on US tariffs impact on butter venture

Open Country looks to the United States to boost its trade as its butter venture opens

23 Jul 04:59 PM
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