Thomas Manch

The results from the BusinessDesk 2026 reader survey are in.

The rejig of rail connections and auto-mooring is on top of $1.9b ferry programme.

Consortium considered for Waikeria Prison expansion wanted ‘untenable’ terms.

Director Sara Gifford resigns as reset of troubled telemathics company continues.

NZDF's acquisition through Australia of Danish system seen as disappointing signal.

Auckland's water provider will not be forced into a new development levy regime.

Documents behind $60m Government bailout have been published.

David Seymour says signing a deal on LNG terminal pre-election would be irresponsible.

After years of development, a new resource management system has become law.

The sector must grow to meet billion-dollar infrastructure plans, industry leaders say.

Water entities poised to ramp up spending and charges to receive a new revenue stream.

New shipping services have lifted container throughput by 69%.

Ratepayer concern over water affordability fuels doubts about capital spending plans.

Weeks after the Moa Pt failure, Simon Watts was briefed on the risky wastewater networks.

A naval fleet of crewed and uncrewed vessels could be possible, a British commander says.

Emerging alliance to pursue more than $100m worth of contracts, with Government backing.

Legal stoush over $4.9b Northwest Busway looks to be over, with approvals granted.

Fast-track panel approves major expansion of Port of Tauranga, after years of dispute.

Election policy proposes the lowest-cost alternative projects.

Auckland Mayor says scope of roading projects drives transport infrastructure costs.

Fast-track panel acting outside jurisdiction on Northway Busway decision, lawyers claim.

No comment on reported Exxon exit but fuel assets, not petrol stations, will be looked at.

The company has also signed a new 15-year deal for fuel storage with bp.

Total trade was down 3% but revenue was up 4.7% for Port of Tauranga in 2026.

Police expected a typical money-laundering scheme. Instead, they found major firms.

Council-owned port had its second-highest container throughput in 2026.

Why are transport projects so costly? Existing studies already point to an answer: scope.

New fibre connections have steadied as Chorus looks to push customers up value chain.

Annual charge to be paid over 25-year contract means total project cost could be $9b.

Carrie Hurihanganui says constant changes do not help investors.

Tepid passenger growth and major capital spending have come with a profit dip.

Asset sales have helped reduce debt, but no indication of dividends yet.