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Construction sector in need of security

<i> Michael Weatheral:</i> Infrastructure investment: is change in the wind?

Legislative roadblocks hindering the efficient operation of public-private partnerships are being removed, writes Michael Weatherall.

<i>Fran O-Sullivan</i>: Infrastructure duo tighten grip on portfolio

Bill English and his infrastructure team are looking forward to a single Auckland council.

<i>Stephen Selwood</i>: Growth focus for next infrastructure plan

As the focus turns from bridging the infrastructure deficit to building the 'nation for the future', there are gritty issues to be addressed, writes Stephen Selwood.

Fund gets ready for PPP projects

Fund manager Peter Coman says the PIP Fund is interested in investing in the new Wiri prison public-private partnership but not if it includes managing prisoners as part of the package.

Australian model provides pointers

Our transtasman neighbour has the jump on us when it comes to public-private partnerships, writes Graeme Hunt.

Scandinavia's top models

Instead of looking to Australian PPP failures, we could follow the example of Sweden and Denmark, reports Nick Smith.

Chinese look to make inroads into motorway projects

Chinese firms are eyeing local roading contracts, but some builders are voicing concern, report Anne Gibson and Fran O'Sullivan.

Efficiency at the flick of a switch

Many countries are moving ahead with smart-grid technology, but New Zealand is lagging a little way behind.