Tunnelling for truth and justice
Arnold Dix was introduced to rocks at a very early age and he’s maintained a close relationship with them ever since. His parents were...
Towards a sustainable operating model in NZ
When New Zealand was installing new electrical infrastructure early in the last century, local governments held referendums on whether the significant capital investment was...
Climbing personal mountains
For someone who says his “best laid plans” haven’t always worked out, Rob Waddell has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. An Olympic...
A word from the Auto Expert
Back in the days when John Cadogan was a television presenter and reporter on national current affairs programs, he would always be introduced as...
Asset management ‘hobby’ is a global mission
John Hardwick recalls the moment he realised that asset management was no longer just his job, but his hobby. “It was when all of...
The Importance of good governance in infrastructure
By David Jenkins
Asset management must be practised from a long-term perspective, yet some critical factors that determine success have noticeably short time frames. Budgeting...
Asset management in the Arctic Circle
Since the remote Canadian territory of Nunavut attained self-government a quarter of a century ago, Pascual Rubio says there has been a resurgence in...
Joondalup’s climate programs win international recognition
Joondalup in Western Australia is a planned city created in 1998, but those original plans were not able to completely factor in the advancing...
Seizing the infrastructure moment
New Zealand, says Nick Leggett, is having an “infrastructure moment” with a widespread public understanding of the need to invest in new infrastructure and...
Improving asset management in Queensland
What do Olympic champion Kieren Perkins, minister for infrastructure, transport and regional development, Catherine King, and the president of the Local Government Finance Professionals...
