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Mixed environmental report card from OECD
Clean technologies

Mixed environmental report card from OECD

Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Conscious Crossing campaign wins supreme award
Headphones

Conscious Crossing campaign wins supreme award

The award boost highlights fresh urgency over pedestrian safety at level crossings as rail incidents rise nationwide.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed
Taxation

Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed

Councils say tourism growth is straining toilets, roads and car parks, with more than 680 projects worth NZD $1.38 billion in train.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Tamper to boost Christchurch-Picton line progress
Disaster Recovery

Tamper to boost Christchurch-Picton line progress

Restoring the earthquake-hit Main North Line should speed up freight links between Christchurch and Picton as work continues from both ends.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum
Auckland Council

Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum

Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake

The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Bridge demolition about to begin
Disaster Recovery

Bridge demolition about to begin

Freight services on the Main North Line will be disrupted until Bridge 90 is replaced after quake damage cut the route near Hundalee.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
First TrackSAFE NZ award for safety leadership
Risk & Compliance

First TrackSAFE NZ award for safety leadership

Recognition for a 32-year rail safety career has gone to Robert Lupton, whose work has shaped standards across New Zealand's network.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Largest City Rail Link tender process gets underway
Auckland Transport

Largest City Rail Link tender process gets underway

Auckland commuters could gain a faster cross-city link as the project’s first major tunnel and station contracts are now being sought.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Waterview ramp signals optimise traffic flows
Incident management

Waterview ramp signals optimise traffic flows

Drivers are unlikely to face major queues, with the new ramp signals expected to operate only when needed to keep Auckland traffic flowing safely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Northern Corridor Improvements Board of Inquiry
Auckland Transport

Northern Corridor Improvements Board of Inquiry

Auckland road works are a step nearer, with a Board of Inquiry set to weigh the project and submissions later this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Tender process begins for largest part of CRL project
Auckland Council

Tender process begins for largest part of CRL project

Auckland's underground rail link has moved closer to construction, with expressions of interest sought for tunnels, stations and rail systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
KiwiRail on track to restore Main North Line
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail on track to restore Main North Line

More than 100 workers have repaired the Picton-to-Grassmere section, edging the earthquake-hit Main North Line closer to reopening.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Aussie company Vix wins US$30m Dallas deal
Marketing Technologies

Aussie company Vix wins US$30m Dallas deal

Australia's Vix Technology has inked a US$30 million deal to provide a state-of-the-art fare system to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Souter Investments invests $12 million in double deck buses for Auckland
Auckland Transport

Souter Investments invests $12 million in double deck buses for Auckland

Souter Investments, the global public transport company owned by Scottish transport entrepreneur Brian Souter, is investing $12 million in 15 new d.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
Snapper moves into Auckland market
Rugby World Cup

Snapper moves into Auckland market

New Zealand's leading contactless ticketing and payment system, Snapper, is set to be widely available in Auckland in 2010, with an eye on the Rugby World Cup.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2009