More than 23,000 New Zealanders have called for action to address the country’s infrastructure issues in a report published by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga.
Category Archives: NZ Construction News
Asbestos: Still the invisible, silent assassin
New Zealand’s number one workplace killer has a frightening track record, is grossly misunderstood, and is even invisible to the naked eye.
The green light: Five emerging trends as construction begins contracting towards carbon neutrality – the legal angle
As we press towards carbon neutrality, currently targeted for 2050, there are five trends emerging in engineering, procurement and construction contracts in New Zealand and around the world. These trends affect all project participants – funders, project sponsors, developers/principals, contractors and others in the project supply chain.
Waste-to-landfill: Bold answers to our biggest waste issue
Pioneering demolition Christchurch company Taggart has proved you can salvage between 70 to almost 100% of construction and demolition (C&D) waste from landfill – including over 98% of the remains of Lancaster Stadium’s Tui Stand.
Builders celebrate talent, talk ‘green’ and challenges
More than 800 builders and industry stakeholders attended this year’s New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Annual Conference and Expo in Wellington.
Active: Southern Path’s picturesque harbour views
Those looking to bike, walk or scooter between Takanini and Papakura in southern Auckland can now take in picturesque views of the Manukau Harbour as they travel along a new shared path.
Promotion reflects construction “pressure”
Duncan Cotterill has announced the promotion of Tanya Wood to partner, further bolstering the strength of its Auckland litigation team.
Wood Engineering Technology opens world’s first optimised engineered lumber (OEL) production line in Gisborne
Breakthrough technology delivers decarbonisation, regional development and productivity gains
Aotea station build shuts Auckland intersection for two years
The City Rail Link (CRL) project has launched the next phase of Aotea station construction progress with a traffic ‘switch’ involving two Auckland central city intersections.
The magnificent Magni has arrived… First 24 tonne Magni for New Zealand
New Zealand construction and infrastructure joint venture GAJV has taken delivery of the first 24 tonne Magni HTH 24.11 heavy-duty telehandler to arrive in the country.

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