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Fund gets ready for PPP projects

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.

Australian model provides pointers

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

Divvying up the digital infrastructure

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.

Taking up a challenge

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

<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.

<i>Fran O-Sullivan</i>: Infrastructure duo tighten grip on portfolio

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

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.

'No gas in the private tank'

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

Study 'supports need to keep tobacco hidden'

<i>Cartoon:</i> What the government should say

Govt working on pandas to NZ plan

<i>Adam Bennett:</i> Winston Peters history lesson

Obama's choice sworn in

Tax law change will fix loophole

<i>Australian election:</i> Coalition fires biggest guns

Australia's election campaign has narrowed to a final, desperate two weeks.

First lady's holiday backlash

Michelle Obama has drawn flak by taking a 'luxurious' holiday at a time when many American's are struggling.

<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Our worst fears are being realised