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Govt pushes on with PPPs
New Zealand Herald, 22/07/2010
The Government has taken another step towards public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the building and maintenance of schools, but education union NZEI says the only winners will be the companies involved. More...
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Vector powers up renewable energy drive
New Zealand Herald, 25/07/2010
Hubbard Foods and lines company Vector are teaming up using the latest technology in solar energy to create the largest thin-film solar PV installation on a commercial business in New Zealand. More...
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Push for New Zealand energy efficiency by 2025
New Zealand Herald, 24/07/2010
Ambitious goal to save 55 times Nelson's annual power usage within five years More...
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Energy strategy too focused on fossil fuels
New Zealand Herald, 23/07/2010
The Government's draft energy strategy prioritises unsustainable fossil fuels over renewable energy sources, a climate change campaigner says. More...
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The $750m question: Are we back on track?
New Zealand Herald, 26/07/2010
Yet again, taxpayers are giving the railways a helping hand - $750 million over three years. Good money after bad, or the start of the rail revival? More...
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Mangere Bridge opened today
New Zealand Herald, 25/07/2010
Motorists in Auckland are set to benefit from reduced journey times to and from the airport after the new duplicate Mangere Bridge across Manukau Harbour was officially opened today. More...
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Dreamliner expected in NZ next year
New Zealand Herald, 24/07/2010
Boeing's hi-tech Dreamliner will fly New Zealand's skies from next year. More...
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Air NZ enters airport debate
stuff.co.nz, 23/07/2010
Air New Zealand today added to the debate about Auckland International Airport Ltd's purchase of a stake in Queenstown Airport, saying airlines should be allowed to ... More...
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Former minister queries airport deal
stuff.co.nz, 23/07/2010
A former cabinet minister says a Local Government Ombudsman investigation into the sale of Queenstown Airport shares to Auckland International Airport might be necessary. More...
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Airport switches on
stuff.co.nz, 21/07/2010
The installation of light bulbs on Marlborough Airport's new lighting towers has completed the airport's $3.6 million upgrade. More...
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Airport extension proposal turned down
stuff.co.nz, 21/07/2010
Residents have claimed a "David and Goliath" victory after part of a Christchurch International Airport proposal was rebuffed. More...
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Motorway boost before Christmas
New Zealand Herald, 21/07/2010
NZTA Auckland region director Auckland motorists can look forward to better roads and quicker travelling times as the city's motorways are set for a big boost before Christmas. More...
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Expert to research fresh water
stuff.co.nz, 24/07/2010
An expert in environmental hydrology and soil science has joined Massey University to research New Zealand's fresh-water management. More...
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Hurunui water decision announced
stuff.co.nz, 22/07/2010
The Government has approved a special measure blocking any water being taken from the Hurunui River for the next 15 months. More...
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Water stoush looms for council
stuff.co.nz, 21/07/2010
Invercargill City councillors are sporting for a fight with Environment Southland to secure water supply rights. More...
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Cabinet divides over mining U-turn
stuff.co.nz, 22/07/2010
An embarrassing backdown over mining has exposed deep divisions in the Cabinet over the pace of economic reform. More...
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Telecom announces iPad data pricing
New Zealand Herald, 23/07/2010
Telecom has now announced its data pricing for the Apple iPad computer tablet, which went on sale in New Zealand today. More...
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Lines companies in good position for network-building
New Zealand Herald, 22/07/2010
A freezer capable of turning itself on and off to take advantage of cheap power rates. More...
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2degrees takes on big boys with 3G
New Zealand Herald, 22/07/2010
Mobile phone company 2degrees will start using its 3G network next week, putting it on a par with rivals Telecom and Vodafone. More...
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Orcon launches mobile service
New Zealand Herald, 19/07/2010
Mobile users now have more options as state-owned telco Orcon enters the market. More...
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Private plan for city school?
stuff.co.nz, 22/07/2010
Infrastructure Minister Bill English yesterday announced that a ... "The larger number of schools proposed for the PPP programme the more chance we have of Rototuna being one of ... More...
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