Benefits of local government coordination in growing urban areas

The growth of our cities and changes in how people live, work and travel are placing increasing pressure on existing local government structures.

How Stockholm implemented congestion charging

When it trialled congestion charging in 2006, the Stockholm urban area had nearly 2 million residents.

Transport and land use integration at the City Rail Link’s Mount Eden Station

Auckland’s City Rail Link is described as “Auckland’s most transformational place-shaping project” because it will make major changes to the way people live and travel in the city.

Using traditional knowledge to preserve information about natural hazards

Japan and Matatā township are examples of traditional knowledge being used to preserve information about natural hazards.

Using waste plastic to fix roads in New Plymouth

New Plymouth normally exports approximately 200 tonnes of plastics to China and Thailand for recycling each year. 

Conversion of tyres into cement in Whangārei

Golden Bay Cement is now reusing waste tyres to manufacture cement.

United Kingdom Government’s Major Projects Portfolio publication

The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) publishes an annual report each year as part of the government’s commitment to transparency.

International examples of infrastructure funds

In 2011, the New South Wales (NSW) Government established the Restart NSW Fund for high-priority infrastructure projects.

Streamlining the consenting process for infrastructure after the Kaikōura earthquake

The 2016 7.8-magnitude Hurunui/Kaikōura caused massive damage to the coastal road and rail routes between Picton and Christchurch.

Street Bump: using smartphones to support more efficient road maintenance

Potholes are a significant issue on the City of Boston’s roads, and in the first quarter of 2014 the city filled more than 10,000.

Using digital shields to improve safety and productivity in the rail corridor

KiwiRail has pioneered the use of digital shields for excavators working on, or near rail corridors.

Wellington digital twin – connecting decisions and impacts

Wellington City Council has been developing a digital twin that looks like, behaves like and is fused to the everyday reality of the city. 

United Kingdom Major Projects Leadership Academy

A 2011 review found that only one-third of major public infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom were delivered to time, budget, or met quality expectations.

Women in Trades, Ministry for Women

A 2020 survey of the construction sector found that many women suffered from negative employer perceptions that have been barriers to finding work.

City Rail Link - Māori and Pacific peoples cadetships

The Auckland City Rail Link’s Progressive Employment Programme is an example of social procurement in action. 

Australia-ASEAN Power Link

Australia is considering a 10-gigawatt solar farm and battery-storage system larger than the capacity of New Zealand’s entire electricity system.

Long-term values for the cost of carbon in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (UK) will increase carbon emission prices for decisions that lock in carbon emissions.

Telehealth - reducing demand for physical healthcare infrastructure

Telehealth has the potential to reduce demand for physical healthcare infrastructure.

Shared ownership of cell phone towers in rural New Zealand

It can be challenging to provide telecommunication services to less populated rural areas.

Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway

A major slip in April 2017 left State Highway 3 through Manawatū Gorge impassable.