infrastructure Archive

  • David Clendon

    Leave oil before oil leaves us - by David Clendon



    ‘Auckland Unleashed’ is the catchy title of the draft discussion document that will inform the proposed Auckland Spatial plan.  In an earlier blog post I indicated the political battle looming between Auckland’s elected councillors and central Government, who have very different visions for the city’s future. Auckland City’s discussion document makes the case for a compact city, [...] read more
    March 28, 2011 2:34 pm - 29 Comments
  • Jeanette Fitzsimons

    Shock Announcement: Normal maintenance to proceed under National - by Jeanette Fitzsimons



    We look forward to more announcements from this very busy government that schools will buy chalk this year, trains will refuel, nurses worn out uniforms will be replaced and the harbour bridge repainted. The press secretaries will be working overtime. It is, of course, entirely a good thing that Transpower will do essential maintenance on [...] read more
    February 13, 2009 11:32 am - 41 Comments
  • frog

    National looks short of cash - by frog



    John Armstrong’s commentary in the Herald this morning on borrowing to fund infrastructure combined with The Dog & Lemon’s call for the National Party to clarify its position on toll roads, paint a worrying picture for voters who are still shopping about. Personally I think National can validly try to raise a debate about increasing [...] read more
    August 21, 2008 1:11 pm - 8 Comments