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

Legislative roadblocks hindering the efficient operation of public-private partnerships are being removed, writes Michael Weatherall.

Bill English and his infrastructure team are looking forward to a single Auckland council.

Instead of looking to Australian PPP failures, we could follow the example of Sweden and Denmark, reports Nick Smith.

Many countries are moving ahead with smart-grid technology, but New Zealand is lagging a little way behind.

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.

Our transtasman neighbour has the jump on us when it comes to public-private partnerships, writes Graeme Hunt.

Is Fletcher Building's forward workload too heavy on Government jobs?

New Zealanders are yet to support infrastructure development to meet future demand, National Infrastructure Advisory Board chairman Dr Rod Carr says.

Infrastructure investment is desperately needed but the money to build it is scarcer than ever, writes Paul Callow.

Today's column may offend, so if you're of delicate mind, turn the page now.

A growing number of unemployed couples are living apart so one can claim the domestic purposes benefit to get more money, say beneficiary advocates.

The organisation behind the biggest-spending public servant says his $100 lunches were necessary.

Public servants have been told to cut back on expenses after some $875,000 was spent by chief executives between July 2008 and June 2010.

"Expert practitioners" will work with schools to lift achievement, but a teachers' union is sceptical of the government's announcement.

While RWC Minister Murray McCully hosted a $2855 dinner, MPs spent $2 million on accommodation and travel in the last three months.