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Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index
Unified Communications

Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index

Auckland and Northland top a new index of New Zealand's most fragile infrastructure, as experts urge maintenance-first spending on resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Making sites safer with AI camera technology
Smart Cities

Making sites safer with AI camera technology

Funding will help roll out mobile AI cameras that flag roadworks risks in real time, aiming to cut danger for workers and drivers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced
Disaster Recovery

Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced

Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project
Downer

Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project

The new paths should help Wellington residents travel more easily while diverting waste concrete and asphalt from landfill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023
TTM steering group appointees named
Management

TTM steering group appointees named

A new industry panel will shape New Zealand’s switch to risk-based roadworks safety rules, with 12 appointees chosen from 38 applicants.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Apr 2023
Murray Robertson appointed new CEO of Downer New Zealand
Recruitment

Murray Robertson appointed new CEO of Downer New Zealand

The change puts more than 10,000 staff under new leadership as Downer prepares for its next phase in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2022
‘Outstanding individual’ takes out supreme construction award
Downer

‘Outstanding individual’ takes out supreme construction award

A female civil engineer’s 30-year career has been crowned with the inaugural CCNZ Hynds Construction Supreme Award in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised
Supply Chain

Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised

A Victorian train order is expected to protect 100 manufacturing jobs and bolster calls for a national rail procurement framework.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Perfect timing for new engineering apprenticeship model
Education, Learning & Training

Perfect timing for new engineering apprenticeship model

The programme could help ease New Zealand’s engineering skills shortage as students earn while studying for a first-of-its-kind degree apprenticeship.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Downer completes enforceable undertaking after worker loses eye
Downer

Downer completes enforceable undertaking after worker loses eye

WorkSafe says the case shows enforceable undertakings can fund reparation, training and industry changes after a worker lost an eye in 2016.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2019
Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry
Human Capital Management

Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry

Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
CHASNZ’s three-part strategy to reform health and safety in construction
Supply Chain

CHASNZ’s three-part strategy to reform health and safety in construction

More than 70,000 assessments have already been carried out as the trust pushes for a unified safety benchmark across New Zealand construction.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Jan 2019
New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project coming to fruition
Sustainability

New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project coming to fruition

Auckland commuters are closer to a faster rail link as backfilling begins above a 3.45km tunnel set to ease city-centre travel.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
Melbourne road to be built with recycled plastic waste
Smart Cities

Melbourne road to be built with recycled plastic waste

Craigieburn motorists could soon drive on a 300-metre test road made from 200,000 plastic bags and 63,000 glass bottles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 21st Oct 2018
Hamilton and Waikato show the way with ‘warm white’ LED street lighting
Sustainability

Hamilton and Waikato show the way with ‘warm white’ LED street lighting

Residents will get softer, less intrusive lighting as the NZD $7.2 million upgrade cuts glare, boosts safety and saves power.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Engineers and architects confront their gender problem
Social Media

Engineers and architects confront their gender problem

Nearly 40 organisations have backed a push to lift women’s representation in New Zealand engineering and architecture by 20 percent by 2021.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018

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La Trobe University appoints Shainal Kavar as Chief Information Officer
Digital Transformation

La Trobe University appoints Shainal Kavar as Chief Information Officer

La Trobe University has appointed Shainal Kavar as its new Chief Information Officer, citing his experience in delivering large digital transformation projects.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

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