NZ Government releases council spending data
The New Zealand Government has published data on local council spending in a move designed to heighten accountability and public scrutiny. Local Government Minister...
Norfolk, Virginia, leads the way with nature based solutions
The US city of Norfolk, Virginia, is implementing a major project using nature based solutions to address coastal flooding and enhance resilience. The east...
Watercare raises NZ$3.4 billion for infrastructure program
New Zealand infrastructure provider Watercare Services has successfully completed the country’s largest corporate debt capital issue, raising NZ$3.4 billion of bank facilities.
Watercare, which recently...
Commonwealth joins with states to fund water projects
Regional communities around Australia will share a total of A$85.9 million in National Water Grid funding for new infrastructure projects. A total of 23...
Barcelona combines technologies to revive threatened river
The Spanish city of Barcelona plans to use a combination of digital twins and neuroscience to promote the recovery of a river estuary. Through...
New policy statement to help Kiwi councils
Infrastructure NZ has welcomed the release of consultation on the first National Policy Statement (NPS) for Infrastructure as a strengthening of guidance for local...
How EVs Perform in the Real-World – And What this Means for Fleets
Understanding how electric vehicles perform compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles is essential for effective fleet management.
In a recent webinar, hosted by...
Insurance Council urges creation of A$30 billion flood fund
The Insurance Council of Australia has called for a national Food Defence Fund (FDF) in a policy document recommending priorities for the re-elected Albanese...
San Jose embraces green stormwater
The Californian city of San Jose has unveiled a green stormwater facility, The Riverview Stormwater Garden, which supports regulatory compliance, advances sustainability goals and...
South African smart city project launches with retail precinct
The first phase of a new A$1b smart city project in South Africa has been opened in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Called Westown, the...
