Working landscapes…

Natural assets must be recognised as core infrastructure if New Zealand is to strengthen its economy and resilience, according to a new plan released by The Aotearoa Circle. The Natural Infrastructure Plan is the culmination of nearly a year’s work involving more than 200 contributors. It argues that wetlands, forests, dunes, waterways and soils shouldContinue reading "Working landscapes…"

‘Kicked into the long grass’: committee blasts delayed infrastructure plan

Long overdue proposals for a “coherent” housing and infrastructure plan are holding back the government’s target of building 1.5 million homes, a parliamentary report has said. The scheme “appears to have been kicked into the long grass” despite its importance to the government’s housing plan,… The post ‘Kicked into the long grass’: committee blasts delayed infrastructure plan appeared first on Construction News.

Strategic planning…

Thirty-year roadmap sets infrastructure direction The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has released its National Infrastructure Plan, outlining what it describes as a practical and affordable pathway for delivering the infrastructure New Zealanders will rely on over the next 30 years. The Plan sets out 16 recommendations aimed at strengthening the foundations of the country’s infrastructureContinue reading "Strategic planning…"

Late payments: The £11bn leak in the government’s £725bn infrastructure plan

The Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE’s) State of the Nation 2026 report calls the government’s 10-year, £725bn infrastructure strategy a “Herculean to-do list”. The institution is right to worry about capacity, skills and asset condition. But there is a more immediate threat to delivery that… The post Late payments: The £11bn leak in the government’s £725bn infrastructure plan appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

How the EBI programme is shaping plans around the world

The publication of New Zealand’s long-term infrastructure plan is a clear example of how cross-border collaboration can strengthen national strategies, as it sets out a pathway for the country’s infrastructure development over the next 30 years. The post How the EBI programme is shaping plans around the world appeared first on New Civil Engineer.