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Rapid Covid tests finally get the go-ahead
Ministry of Health

Rapid Covid tests finally get the go-ahead

The rollout begins in Auckland hospitals and for travellers, as ministers face criticism for delaying quicker Covid detection by over a year.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
Man racks up fines for obstructing WorkSafe inspections
Risk & Compliance

Man racks up fines for obstructing WorkSafe inspections

A logging operator has been fined NZD $12,000 after blocking inspectors from a Wairarapa site and missing a required WorkSafe interview.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Billions poured into rail revival
Supply Chain

Billions poured into rail revival

The funding will create hundreds of jobs and lift freight reliability as ageing locomotives and wagons are replaced nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021
Trucker’s mistake disrupts national freight network
Supply Chain

Trucker’s mistake disrupts national freight network

The closure delayed freight for nearly 24 hours after a truck struck a Taihape rail bridge, with 11 trains cancelled and costs to be recovered.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
New Public Housing Plan targets North Island
Northland

New Public Housing Plan targets North Island

Additional public and transitional homes will be targeted at regional centres where demand has surged ahead of supply, worsening rents and overcrowding.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
Business owner fined for obstructing WorkSafe inspector
Agricultural Technology

Business owner fined for obstructing WorkSafe inspector

A Manawatu dairy farmer has been ordered to pay a fine after repeatedly blocking inspectors, despite WorkSafe's warning that cooperation is mandatory.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021
Regional Freight Hub site revealed
Supply Chain

Regional Freight Hub site revealed

The site could draw USD $2 billion to USD $4 billion in logistics investment and ease freight congestion around Palmerston North.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2020
KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub
Supply Chain

KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub

The new hub is expected to ease congestion, cut emissions and free up the city’s ageing freight yard for housing and business development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
David Warburton – to lead wastewater treatment review
Sustainability

David Warburton – to lead wastewater treatment review

Palmerston North’s wastewater upgrade review is set to gain experienced oversight, with Dr David Warburton appointed to chair the steering group.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 7th Apr 2018
Forestry a success story for KiwiRail
Supply Chain

Forestry a success story for KiwiRail

Strong log demand lifted KiwiRail’s forestry revenue 8% in six months, with converted wagons carrying more exports off roads and cutting emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
Four options for Manawatu Gorge highway
Supply Chain

Four options for Manawatu Gorge highway

Public feedback opens on four cheaper routes after the Manawatū Gorge closure left the region without a safe state highway link.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action
University of Otago

New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action

Councils and businesses are widening smoke-free zones across New Zealand, as researchers say current laws are lagging behind overseas standards.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
New website launched as a resource for central NZ businesses
CEDA

New website launched as a resource for central NZ businesses

CEDA hopes the site will give Palmerston North and Manawatu businesses easy access to business support, advice and resources.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
New technologies helping clean up waterways
Robotics

New technologies helping clean up waterways

Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Waterview Connection takes top construction award
SCIRT

Waterview Connection takes top construction award

The win highlights growing recognition for complex infrastructure, with the Auckland project praised as New Zealand’s most difficult yet to deliver.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Palmerston North green grabs local government gold
Sustainability

Palmerston North green grabs local government gold

Native bird numbers and water quality have improved in Palmerston North after a 16-year community planting effort won national recognition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost
Auckland Council

Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost

More investment in roads, pipes and transport is needed or Auckland’s networks will struggle to cope with 34,500 new homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Excellent disaster response recognised with top award
Auckland Council

Excellent disaster response recognised with top award

A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017

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