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PERSPECTIVES ON PRIVITISATION IN AUCKLAND, NZ

The potential privatization of Auckland's remaining publicly owned assets is an important issue for the region and nation.

Intervierws include Stephen Selwood and Alasdair Thompson (EMA Northern).

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BRIDGING THE INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT

'We need super-fast broadband, reliable electricity, good transport networks, and secure water supplies to underpin the Kiwi way of life and do business 'from the last bus stop on the planet'.  More>

BUILDING NATIONS SYMPOSIUM 09

The NZCID Building Nations Symposium, once again demonstrated that it is the platform for strategic best practice discussion for the advancement of the overall industry agenda for infrastructure development as well as being the must-attend industry event for information sharing and networking between public and private sectors in New Zealand.

Video of the Hon. Bill English delivering the opening speech is available on for viewing here: YouTube - Bill English

BUILDING NATIONS 08

NZCID is proud to be able to provide recordings of parts of the successful Building Nations 08. Punctuated by stimulating and informative presentations, engaging panel discussions and both national and international speakers, the presentations below represent only a few of the highlights from the successful 2008 event.

NZCID Building Nations Symposiums is the peak infrastructure industry conference in New Zealand, providing a platform for strategic best practice discussions to advance the overall industry agenda for infrastructure development.

Building Nations is the must-attend industry event for information sharing and networking between public and private sectors in New Zealand. The 2008 event featured two days of proceedings, along with an exhibition, gala dinner and other networking activities.

icon movieTo see a video presentation featuring leading industry decision makers click here

The video on this page was produced by OETV, current associate members of NZCID, to find out more about their services click www.oetvproductions.co.nz

 

Introductory AddressWelcome and Introduction

Hear from Andrew Stabback, director of InAssociation and NZCID's partner in facilitating this years Building Nations event. As well as the opening address by Mathew Cockram, Chairman of NZCID's board of directors, with a state of the nations speech, where we are at as a whole, and looking to the future.

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Back on Track: Infrastructure for NZ, Hon. Michael Cullen here>

National: Going for Growth, John Key here>

 

Westpac PresentationInvesting in the future of the nation

  • The impact of global economic events on New Zealand
  • Outlook for the New Zealand economy for 2009 
  • The potential effects of infrastructure on the economy \
  • Future outlook for economic growth and infrastructure needs: The next 10-15 years

Dominick Stephens, Research Economist, Westpac Institutional Bank

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Ridgway PresentationBuilding a successful government framework for infrastructure development

  • Policy issues
  • Institutions and supporting legislation
  • Planning and procurement
  • Implementation 
  • Monitoring

Richard MacGeorge, Director, Ridgway Capital Projects  

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Testimonials

"Throughout the 1990's New Zealand let our energy, transport and other infrastructure fall behind the demands being made upon it by our economic ...

Alasdair Thompson (CNZM)
Chief Executive Employers & Manufacturers Association - board member

NZCID News and Events

Building Nations Syposium 2009

The New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development (NZCID) and InAssociation would like to thank our members, sponsors and delegates for their contribution to the successful fourth annual NZCID Building Nations Symposium 2009, held at the landmark venue, Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa , Wellington.  Members can access the speeches and presentations from the symposium (here).

Policy Priorities for Advancing Economic
Infrastructure Development in New Zealand

World class infrastructure is central to New Zealand's standard of living.  The supply of water, energy, transportation and communications underpin the quality of our people's health, education, personal safety and security, and our agriculture, trade and commerce, culture and entertainment.  (read more)