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Transpower proposes $1.4b replacement for ageing Cook Strait electricity cables
Infrastructure

Transpower proposes $1.4b replacement for ageing Cook Strait electricity cables

Transpower is proposing a $1.4 billion spend on replacing the ageing electricity cables linking the North and South Islands across the Cook Strait.The state-owned power transmission company released a consultation paper today setting out its proposals to replace key components of...

Staff reporters 07 May 2025
John Key, Helen Clark united in 'bed tax' support
Infrastructure

John Key, Helen Clark united in 'bed tax' support

The former Prime Ministers are buying what Wayne Brown is selling.

Oliver Lewis 07 May 2025
Govt readies new $30m coastal shipping fund
Infrastructure

Govt readies new $30m coastal shipping fund

The $30m was earmarked last June, but details have remained scarce.

Oliver Lewis 07 May 2025
Takeover or merger on cards after Airwork posts a $191.6m loss
Infrastructure

Takeover or merger on cards after Airwork posts a $191.6m loss

Airwork said the total comprehensive loss for the year could increase to $200.7m.

Denise McNabb 06 May 2025


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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