As part of New Zealand’s 100-day plan, the $15b Auckland Light Rail project has been scrapped by the NZ Government due to cost pressures.
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Top Civil Engineering and Construction Companies in New Zealand 2024
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A list of the top civil engineering and construction companies in New Zealand: HEB Construction, Downer, Fletcher Construction, and more.
Two preferred alliance partners announced for Ōtaki to north of Levin highway in New Zealand
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Ōtaki to the north of Levin highway project partners has announced the two preferred alliance partners to deliver the new highway in NZ.
Major milestones reached for New Zealand’s Manawatū Tararua Highway project
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The Manawatū Tararua Highway project in New Zealand continues to achieve milestones across earthworks, landscaping, and structure programmes.
Let’s Get Wellington Moving project cancelled
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As a result of the agreement between the New Zealand Government and Wellington Councils, the Let’s Get Wellington Moving project will be cancelled.
90-day trial period extended to all New Zealand employers
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NZ will extend the 90-day trial period to all employers, giving businesses the confidence to hire people and increase workplace flexibility.
Central Interceptor budget increases to $1.52b
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The cost of Auckland’s Central Interceptor has risen from $1.2b to $1.52b as a result of high inflation.
New Zealand Government declines KiwiRail’s $1.47b additional ferry funding request
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The New Zealand Government has declined a $1.47b additional funding request for the KiwiRail Interislander ferry fleet.
New Zealand launches Building Production Information Requirements
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Manufacturers and suppliers in construction must give consumers product information through NZ’s Building Production Information Requirement.
$16b Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme cancelled
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The Government has axed the $16 billion Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme championed by the previous government
Getting New Zealand’s Infrastructure back on track
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Infrastructure New Zealand (INZ) has written a letter to the new Prime Minister elect, alerting the urgency required to address New Zealand’s infrastructure issues.
Mental health in construction – Australia and New Zealand
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The male-dominated construction industry in Australia and New Zealand has high rates of mental health issues and suicide.