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Iwi wants a slice of infrastructure action
Mark Solomon and Ngai Tahu have embraced the notion of investing in SOEs, writes Graeme Hunt.

Rugby World Cup has Hawkins busy
Hawkins Construction gets a boost from government spending.

<i> Michael Weatheral:</i> Infrastructure investment: is change in the wind?
Legislative roadblocks hindering the efficient operation of public-private partnerships are being removed, writes Michael Weatherall.

Taking up a challenge
The new Newmarket railway station was a unique project that demanded an innovative approach, writes Steve Hart.

Drop-off forecast unless big projects fast-tracked
Is Fletcher Building's forward workload too heavy on Government jobs?

Government's advisory board keeps a watching brief
New Zealanders are yet to support infrastructure development to meet future demand, National Infrastructure Advisory Board chairman Dr Rod Carr says.

Chinese look to make inroads into motorway projects
Chinese firms are eyeing local roading contracts, but some builders are voicing concern, report Anne Gibson and Fran O'Sullivan.

<i>Stephen Selwood</i>: Growth focus for next infrastructure plan
As the focus turns from bridging the infrastructure deficit to building the 'nation for the future', there are gritty issues to be addressed, writes Stephen Selwood.

Court rejects Omaha development
A scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.

Auckland property 'stuck in neutral'
Auckland house prices held firm in July, but the number of sales slipped, new numbers suggest.

Super City debate: Candidates square off
Super City mayoral hopefuls have promised everything from fewer liquor shops to a green waste curbside collection in the first Super City debate at Auckland’s Unitec tonight.

Strategic receiver hints at property sales this week
Strategic Finance investors should find out this Friday when they'll get their first repayment from the failed property lender's receivers and how much it will be.