Hand in hand: two plans – one story
An award-winning project in Rolleston shows the benefit of joined-up planning, says David Allan. Selwyn District Council, Boffa Miskell and Global Leisure Group recently won the...
Category : Features
UP THERE WITH THE BEST: WHY KIWI ASSET MANAGERS ARE HOT
Vicki Deighton, CEO of Canadian asset management software company Deighton Associates, visited New Zealand recently and cites our public infrastructure asset managers − especially in roading −...
PUTTING CUSTOMERS FIRST: MUCH MORE THAN A MAKEOVER
Hamilton City Council is transforming its customer services experience to meet the changing needs of its community....
LEAP OF FAITH
Wellington mayor Celia Wade-Brown is one of the first people to leap off the newly-reopened Taranaki Street Wharf jump platform in Wellington Harbour. The platform has been out...
Keep it simple – less is more
Auditor-General Lyn Provost calls on local authorities to produce simpler reports that focus more on users’ needs. It’s a busy time for us all. For...
A Golden Partnership: Gisborne District Council and the Transport Agency
A district council and NZTA agreement to form a business unit will save millions of dollars in road maintenance costs. But it’s a blueprint that...