Kiwirail
Coalition Government faces a severe stress test as Winston Peters and David Seymour face off in high stakes battle over the future of the ferries
13th Dec 24, 8:27am
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Coalition Government faces a severe stress test as Winston Peters and David Seymour face off in high stakes battle over the future of the ferries
Nicola Willis and Winston Peters confident they can find replacement ferries for less than $3 billion, despite missing decision deadline
11th Dec 24, 4:52pm
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Nicola Willis and Winston Peters confident they can find replacement ferries for less than $3 billion, despite missing decision deadline
Brendon Harre makes the case that taking a minimum viable design approach could have enabled the mega-ferries project to be progressed, to everyone's benefit
6th Jul 24, 12:59pm
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Brendon Harre makes the case that taking a minimum viable design approach could have enabled the mega-ferries project to be progressed, to everyone's benefit
Penlink, the Tauranga Northern Link, Otaki to Levin, Mill Road and the Skypath among transport projects to get government funding
29th Jan 20, 11:04am
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Penlink, the Tauranga Northern Link, Otaki to Levin, Mill Road and the Skypath among transport projects to get government funding
Crown financial statements detail whopping $5.3 billion increase in the value of the national rail freight network to $6.3 billion with valuation done on a public benefit basis rather than a commercial basis
8th Oct 19, 2:08pm
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Crown financial statements detail whopping $5.3 billion increase in the value of the national rail freight network to $6.3 billion with valuation done on a public benefit basis rather than a commercial basis
NZ First's Shane Jones and Winston Peters announce $98.4 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund in Auckland to Whangarei rail line
6th Sep 19, 12:16pm
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NZ First's Shane Jones and Winston Peters announce $98.4 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund in Auckland to Whangarei rail line
Fixing Northland's rail network to relocate the Ports of Auckland will come with a hefty price tag
6th Mar 19, 12:37pm
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Fixing Northland's rail network to relocate the Ports of Auckland will come with a hefty price tag
A working group report looking at the feasibility of relocating the Ports of Auckland is expected soon
11th Feb 19, 10:24am
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A working group report looking at the feasibility of relocating the Ports of Auckland is expected soon
Michael Reddell is worried about the emphasis on rail projects in the new regional development strategies, defying reason and evidence in an effort to make us poorer, holding back national productivity prospects
25th Feb 18, 11:26am
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Michael Reddell is worried about the emphasis on rail projects in the new regional development strategies, defying reason and evidence in an effort to make us poorer, holding back national productivity prospects
Ben Ross for The Spinoff delves into the business case for greater freight efficiency in South Auckland and says rail destroys roading
29th Jul 17, 7:44am
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Ben Ross for The Spinoff delves into the business case for greater freight efficiency in South Auckland and says rail destroys roading
Finance Minister says Government has strong enough balance sheet to borrow billions of dollars needed to rebuild infrastructure around Kaikoura; says "funding is not an issue", although some other projects could be delayed
15th Nov 16, 4:05pm
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Finance Minister says Government has strong enough balance sheet to borrow billions of dollars needed to rebuild infrastructure around Kaikoura; says "funding is not an issue", although some other projects could be delayed
Key says main road and rail route from Picton to Christchurch may need realignment or re-routing in long term at huge cost; English highlights damage to main transport links and says Govt finances can handle repair costs
15th Nov 16, 1:06pm
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Key says main road and rail route from Picton to Christchurch may need realignment or re-routing in long term at huge cost; English highlights damage to main transport links and says Govt finances can handle repair costs
Geoff Simmons calls for a 'rational comparison' of the costs of moving freight by rail or road. He suspects the way infrastructure costs are treated will be important factors
31st Oct 15, 10:03am
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Geoff Simmons calls for a 'rational comparison' of the costs of moving freight by rail or road. He suspects the way infrastructure costs are treated will be important factors
John Key and Bill English don't see global stock rout or slowing Chinese economy leading to NZ recession; English says deficit next year possible; warns KiwiRail regularly costing NZ$200 mln/yr
25th Aug 15, 12:47pm
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John Key and Bill English don't see global stock rout or slowing Chinese economy leading to NZ recession; English says deficit next year possible; warns KiwiRail regularly costing NZ$200 mln/yr
Opinion: The pending float of Meridian Energy will shape whether the asset sales programme is seen as a success or failure
17th Sep 13, 4:43pm
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Opinion: The pending float of Meridian Energy will shape whether the asset sales programme is seen as a success or failure
KiwiRail write-downs push govt deficit to worse position than expected in May Budget in year to June, govt financials show
10th Oct 12, 11:41am
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KiwiRail write-downs push govt deficit to worse position than expected in May Budget in year to June, govt financials show
BusinessDesk: KiwiRail the main beneficiary of Future Investment Fund proceeds from MightyRiverPower sell-down
24th May 12, 2:48pm
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BusinessDesk: KiwiRail the main beneficiary of Future Investment Fund proceeds from MightyRiverPower sell-down
BusinessDesk: Kiwirail expects writedowns to ensure “the assets are correctly valued”
23rd Apr 12, 2:16pm
BusinessDesk: Kiwirail expects writedowns to ensure “the assets are correctly valued”
BusinessDesk: SOE KiwiRail proposes NZ$6 bln writedown of assets, overhaul of capital structure
28th Oct 11, 11:55am
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BusinessDesk: SOE KiwiRail proposes NZ$6 bln writedown of assets, overhaul of capital structure
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Tower's quake loophole; Rate your insurer; Farrar and Standard tax cut fight; Cactus says the SFO can't lose; Key's broken Aus promise
24th Jun 11, 4:08pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Tower's quake loophole; Rate your insurer; Farrar and Standard tax cut fight; Cactus says the SFO can't lose; Key's broken Aus promise
Have your say: Should KiwiRail be forced to make sure 38 trains earmarked for Auckland are built in New Zealand?
21st Apr 11, 5:07pm
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Have your say: Should KiwiRail be forced to make sure 38 trains earmarked for Auckland are built in New Zealand?
Northland rail won't be shut down this week, Transport Minister Joyce says; Kiwirail to announce review next year
20th Dec 10, 3:09pm
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Northland rail won't be shut down this week, Transport Minister Joyce says; Kiwirail to announce review next year