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Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'

Govt needs pipeline of quality infrastructure projects to attract investors
Large funds find New Zealand's smaller opportunities less appealing than mega-projects.

Were these public sector leaders pressured out of their jobs? – Audrey Young
OPINION: Sir Brian Roche says he'd call out political pressure on public service leaders.

Accelerating fast-track: Govt to offer ‘premium payments’ for giving up land to major projects
Private landowners could get tens of thousands of dollars by agreeing early.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon has one job next week – don’t blow investment summit
OPINION: The PM must convince investors they face no political risk putting money into NZ.

Urgent hearing: Judge orders halt to Tarawera pipeline works
He's troubled by both the council and the group opposed to the works.

Opinion: Pay it forward: A smarter way to fund Auckland’s future
OPINION: Auckland is billions of dollars behind in its infrastructure spending.

Arrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksite
It comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.

Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge
A drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.

Infratil’s data centre play further increases multibillion-dollar valuation
And it's upped its stake by nearly a quarter of a billion dollars.

Fran O’Sullivan: Why bipartisan cooperation is key to NZ’s infrastructure future
Chris Bishop has invited Barbara Edmonds to join the Infrastructure Summit in March.

Call for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua council
The ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.

Simon Wilson: A few ideas to help Christopher Luxon 'go for growth'
OPINION: Economic plans should address wider social goals or they won't work.

Foodstuffs and Watercare clash over new $100m Highland Park supermarket
Watercare says it has offered an interim solution so the opening can happen on time.

Main roads into Wellington closing for maintenance
NZTA is warning motorists in the capital they will need to start planning ahead.

NZ must decide on growth path for decades ahead, says infrastructure group
OPINION: If we were to sell some assets, where could we reinvest or recycle that money?

Fears older people being let down by Dunedin Hospital revamp
The Government confirmed the new Dunedin Hospital will open with 351 beds.

Letters: Use our own public money before taking money from foreigners
OPINION: 'The Reserve Bank [could buy] low-interest infrastructure bonds from Treasury'.

‘Grown fond of it’: Nelson sinkhole develops fanclub
An 'appreciation society' asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used.

Best of Markets with Madison: Construction & infrastructure
Take a peek behind some of the country's biggest projects.

‘Feeling good’: Napier MP Katie Nimon on pregnancy and priorities
The up-and-coming National political prospect is expecting her first baby.