Anyone calling for a cost-benefit analysis doesn't understand the internet.

When it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.

Mark Solomon and Ngai Tahu have embraced the notion of investing in SOEs, writes Graeme Hunt.

Hawkins Construction gets a boost from government spending.

The outcome of a bidding war for ultra-fast broadband will result in a major shake-up of the local telecommunications sector, writes Simon Hendery.

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.

Chinese firms are eyeing local roading contracts, but some builders are voicing concern, report Anne Gibson and Fran O'Sullivan.

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

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.

Fund manager Peter Coman says the PIP Fund is interested in investing in the new Wiri prison public-private partnership but not if it includes managing prisoners as part of the package.

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.

Fletcher Building's construction book is 84 per cent Government-led and that won't change any time soon.