Speeches & Presentations
Rebuilding Canterbury Forum: International Best Practice in Infrastructure Funding and Delivery*
29 May 2012
COMMITMENT TO CANTERBURY
As part of our commitment to Canterbury and to thought leadership on best practice infrastructure procurement and provision, NZCID is hosting the ‘Rebuilding Canterbury Forum’. This invitation-only, leadership event will explore funding needs and options to enable the most timely and efficient delivery of the key projects identified in the Central City Development Plan and Recovery Strategy.
NEW THINKING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AND DELIVERY
Delivered in partnership with Leighton Contractors and supported by the National Infrastructure Unit, Austrade, CERA and the Christchurch City Council, this cross-sector forum will bring together central and local government officials, private sector experts and international specialists to develop new thinking for infrastructure funding and delivery in Christchurch.
*Registrations closed - presentations to follow at close of event.
2012 National Maori Housing Conference
26-28 March 2012
Paihia
A speech made to the National Housing Conference by NZCID Chair John Rae.
John Rae NZCID - National Maori Housing Conference 2012
NZTA Future Directions
20 March 2012
Kensington Swan, Auckland
Undertaking a significant review of its operational business model, NZTA is working to find ways to improve it's efficiency and effectiveness. Presented by Dougal List, Mark Kinvig and Stephen Town.
NZTA Future Directions March 2012 NZCID
NZCID Advanced Capital Procurement in Health Summit
16 March 2012
Wellington
Delivering improved value for money in capital asset procurement
The combination of escalating need and unrelenting fiscal pressures means that the demand to drive greater efficiency in capital asset procurement grows as each year passes.
The summit addressed how advanced project delivery can make better use of constrained public funds. Leveraging existing and potential private investment, better integrating public and private healthcare delivery, investigating the potential of joint ventures (JVs), public-private partnerships (PPPs), strategic partnering, shared services and alliancing, all evaluated from a value for money perspective.
NZCID Advanced Capital Procurement in Health Summit
International experience and New Zealand case studies
Delegates learnt from international speakers about the risks and benefits of alternative procurement methodologies, and how other jurisdictions have dealt with the same challenges we face in New Zealand.
Advanced Capital Procurement in Health - Michael Hundleby March 2012
Progress on PPPs to NZCID Health Summit - Fiona Mules Head of PPP Programme NZ Treasury March
NZ Healthcare Procurement - Gary Walker March 2012
Alternative Approaches to Capital Procurement in Health - Paul Haggarth Coffey Projects
Primary Health Partnerships - Mike Stanton Cranleigh
The New Royal Adelaide Hospitale - David Panter March 2012
Macquarie Presentation for NZ Health Summit (March 2012)
Advanced Capital Procurement in Health - Darrin Grimsey Ernst & Young March 2012
HUB a Scottish model - Sandy Rosie March 2012
THE ADVANTAGES OF SHARED PROVISION IN HEALTH – HUB, SCOTLAND
The Scotland-wide hub initiative reflects a national approach to the delivery of new community infrastructure which is expected to be valued at more than £1.4bn over the next 10 years. It brings community planning partners, including health boards, local authorities, police, and fire and rescue services together with a private sector development partner to increase joint working and deliver best value.
How does hub work?
Public sector organisations across a hub territory (5 in Scotland) will work in partnership with each other and a private sector delivery partner in a joint venture delivery company called hubCo. Each hubCo will take a strategic, long-term planning approach to of infrastructure to support the delivery of community services. hub will provide a mechanism for delivering and managing assets more effectively, with continuous improvement leading to better value for money, which will be measured through detailed key performance indicators. While projects will mostly be new buildings, they can also include refurbishment and asset management services of existing infrastructure.
hub Case Study
Miller Construction, have recently won the DBFM contract for the Aberdeen Health Village. This is a £24m ($43m NZ) PPP project arranged and procured by the North of Scotland hub JV. To find out more see the link below.
Why is hub relevant for New Zealand?
Examining how alternative methods of procurement from other jurisdictions have resulted in efficiencies can help New Zealand make more informed, innovative decisions around funding for our health sector. Given the size similarities between NZ and Scotland, the hub example of strategic partnering and shared services is particularly relevant, and worth considering as we seek to make our constrained health dollar go further.
NZCID presentation to the CILT Conference
Speaker: Stephen Selwood, CEO
6 March 2012
Canterbury Infrastructure Development - CILT
NZCID Committee for Auckland Iwi-Business Consortium Hui
Improving the Outcomes for Affordable Social Housing
On Tuesday 15 November
Westpac, 16 Takutai Square, Auckland
New Zealand's social and affordable housing environment has undergone significant change in recent years. The country faces a shortage of affordable homes, housing affordability has decreased, and changes are emerging in the characteristics of who needs social housing, and where and in what form they need it. Although many countries are wrestling with similar issues, New Zealand has yet to adopt some of the strategies observed offshore to address them.
We are at an important cross-road. A new model for affordable social housing is required. The Government is committed to a reform programme and has established the Social Housing Unit to work with organisations that provide social and affordable housing, including not-for-profit, iwi, and private sector providers.
Iwi, along with the Committee for Auckland and NZCID as thought leaders, seek to engage with commercial and community leaders visionary, innovative thinking about improving the outcomes for social housing, more effective funding and procurement models, and new providers and partnerships moving forward.
Presentations:
Iwi Leaders, Naida Glavish (Ngati Whatua) and Mark Solomon (Ngai Tahu) presented their visions for the future of social housing in New Zealand.
The findings of two recent social housing study tours, and a successful Australian Social Housing initiative.
Government, iwi, the private sector and the community housing sector provided new ideas on what is required to make progress, for the benefit of Auckland and New Zealand.
SHU presentation Auckland
Social Housing Hui 15 Nov 2011 - Martin Udale
Social Housing speech Nov 15 2011 Naida Glavish
Mark_Solomon_on_Social_Housing_to_CFA_and_NZCID
Social Housing NZ Herald Dialogue - 13 Nov
Community Housing Aotearoa_Presentation - NZCID Hui
Options for Improving Social Housing in NZ - Executive Summary
CBD Transport Briefing
14 November
The Nathan Club, 53 Galway Street, Britomart
Staying abreast of key transport development proposals for the CBD is vital for all infrastructure planners and business leaders managing for growth in a strategic manner.
Stephen Selwood, CEO, NZCID will present:
- Growth trends in the CBD
- Proposed transport plans, including the CBD rail loop and tunnel
- Various alignment options for proposed developments and their associated cost/benefit ratios
- How the proposed options address congestion and provide for greater connectivity and improved strategic resilience
- Improved transport capacity and land development opportunities
Auckland CBD Infrastructure Master Plan
NZCID Building Nations - The Hilton Auckland
August 09-10, 2011
The NZCID, New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development, hosted its annual two day educational and networking event for participants within New Zealand’s infrastructure sector.
Adrian Orr, Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Superannuation Fund
PPPs and PFIs – turning the feasible into the tangible
Getting value from pre-feasibility studies prior to financing
Communication and exchange of information between all parties
Facilitating the project moving forward
Case studies
John O’Donnell, Project Director, Coffey Projects
Energy for growth, building confidence in New Zealand’s energy future
Carl Hansen, Chief Executive, Electricity Authority
Water storage, the role of government in supporting water storage infrastructure development in New Zealand
Andrew Curtis, Chief Executive, Irrigation New Zealand
A step change in infrastructure funding & the cost of congestion - release of research study commissioned by NZCID
Stephen Selwood, Chief Executive Officer, NZCID
Rebuilding Christchurch - the way forward
Steve Clarke, Acting CE, CAENZ
Catastrophe (Re-) Insurance Arrangements & the challenge of Canterbury Earthquakes
Nathan Richmond, Associate Director, New Zealand,Marsh Ltd
Successful Public Private Partnerships for Large Scale Communications Infrastructure Projects
Brett Savill, Director of Strategy and Corporate Development, BAI Group
Building resilience in crucial NZ infrastructure
Dr Peter Johnstone, Technical Director, Aurecon
Leveraging social and economic growth through global connectivity
Gary Nugent, Global Vice President Growth Programs & Industry Development, Alcatel-Lucent (Paris)
Auckland 18-20 April
Wellington 27-29 April
The New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development in conjunction with the National Infrastructure Unit and Local Government NZ, presented two three day seminars on delivering effective public private partnerships (PPPs) . Designed to ensure that participants learn from the extensive experience of both public and private sector experts in the field of infrastructure procurement and delivery; the Auckland seminar had a local government focus while the Wellington seminar had a central government focus.
NZCID Principles of Public Private Partnerships 2011 Programme
John Rae, Chairman NZCID, speech to Auckland Unleashed
23 March 2011
The tragic events in Christchurch and Japan underscore a thousand times the criticality of having resilient water, energy, telecommunications and transport infrastructure as the very foundation upon which human existence in our modern society is based. To deliver on our vision of creating the world’s most liveable city this fundamental truth must be recognised. Infrastructure is as much about providing the essentials of life as it is supporting the social, economic and environmental heartbeat of our new city. More>
NZCID Building Nations Symposium – 11-12 August 2010, ASB Lounge, Eden Park Stadium, Auckland
The annual NZCID Building Nations Symposium captured a significant cross-section of the public and private sector stakeholders interested in progressing the agenda for better outcomes in delivery of major infrastructure assets across New Zealand.
"The NZCID Building Nations Symposium is the premier forum to progress thinking and advance best practice in national infrastructure development. It is the ideal platform for delegates to network across the whole of the infrastructure sector and provides a unique opportunity to advance new ideas and influence the policy debate”. Stephen Selwood, Chief Executive, New Zealand Council Infrastructure Development.
For a selection of presentations from Building Nations 2010, please follow this link>
NZCID Thought Leadership Programme: Hot Topics
NZCID Brings you an in-depth information session, hosted by members Kensington Swan, featuring two key presentations.
Long Term Optimisation of the New Zealand Port Sector
Presented by Peter Casey, Chief Executive Officer and Aimee Cormer, Project Manager, Auckland Regional Holdings
As a remote trading nation, with import-export trade representing around 70% of GDP, seaborne international trade is of critical importance to New Zealand. It is therefore vital that New Zealand has a cost-effective ocean freight network, supported by highly efficient ports and domestic transport infrastructure. Currently, the structure of the New Zealand port sector is neither efficient nor sustainable, and this poses a significant threat to the nation’s future international competitiveness. More>
Auckland Super City - Waterfront Development
Presented by Grant Hewison, Senior Associate, Kensington Swan
The Auckland Waterfront has been identified as a key area of concern for Auckland. The waterfront suffers from a history of poor decision making and bad urban design.
A submitter to the Royal Commission highlighted that the lack of leadership towards the development and progress of the Auckland Waterfront has led to a number of mandated public entities, a lack of connection between each part of the waterfront (including the disconnecting effect between Auckland City Centre and the Waitemata Harbour) and a high level of political and public interest not mirrored by momentum.
While there have been some success stories in recent years (Viaduct Harbour, commercial development and Princes Wharf) these have occurred largely from the demand of large international events (the America's Cup) or from a single party ownership or control. Following this, the Royal Commission has recommended a City Centre and Waterfront Development Agency to undertake planning and any further developments of the waterfront area, to be established by the Auckland Council and/or central government along with a City Centre and Waterfront Committee (chaired by the Mayor of Auckland) and a City Centre and Waterfront Community Board. More>
The National Grid - Building for the Future
Transpower has embarked on a significant investment programme both building new capacity and refurbishing and replacing our ageing asset fleet to address the legacy of a sustained period of low investment. Up to $5 billion will be committed over the next decade to ensure the grid continues to provide a secure platform for New Zealand's future growth.
To view presentation click here>
Building Nations Symposium 2009
12-13 August 2009 - Te Papa, Wellington
Hon. Bill English, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Minister for Infrastructure
Opening Keynote Address: The Government programme for infrastructure development and investment. More>
Arthur Grimes, Senior Fellow, Motu Research and Professor, University of Waikato
Positioning New Zealand for Growth - The role of infrastructure investment More>
Stephen Selwood, Chief Executive, NZCID
Development of the national infrastructure plan - an NZCID point of view More>
Colin Crampton, Group Manager Highways and Network Operations, NZTA
Graham Darlow, General Manager, Engineering, The Fletcher Construction Company
Working as an alliance to develop New Zealand's biggest infrastructure projects More>
Duncan Olde, Division Director, Macquarie Capital New Zealand
The impact of the current state of the finance markets on delivery of PPPs More>
Garth Sinclair and Geoff Busch, Russell McVeagh
Adapting PPPs for our market - Creating a workable New Zealand model More>
Sandy Rosie, former Director of Financial Partnerships Unit, Government of Scotland
International Keynote Presentation More>
Michael Page, Chief Executive, Bonnyrigg Partnerships
The Bonnyrigg Project - International Case Study More>
Andrew Beatson, Partner, Bell Gully
RMA - Outline consents for projects of national significance More>
Vijaya Vaidyanath, Chief Executive, Waitakere City Council
City Transformations and the Public-Private Realm: Working Examples in Auckland More>
Hon Rodney Hide, Minister of Local Government
Making Auckland greater - a long term investment plan for Auckland More>
NZCID's Broadband: fast-wiring for New Zealand's future
6th March 2009 - Bell Gully
The 'Broadband Strategy Options for New Zealand' report from InternetNZ is the first publicly-released comprehensive costing model for a fibre network in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development and InternetNZ presented the findings of this research while guest speakers from key industry players Network Startegies,Kordia, Alcatel-Lucent, and North Shore City Council lead a discussion on the potential opportunities for central and local government, and private investors.
Hosted by Bell Gully, the workshop explored how the utility option might work, the cost comparison with other options for high speed broadband roll out and lessons learned from initiatives already underway.
Although unable to attend the Hon Steven Joyce as Minister for Communications and Information Technology sent NZCID chief Stephen Selwood the following letter>
Network Strategies � Suella Hansen
Achieving affordable very high-speed broadband connectivity for the majority of New Zealand's population within the next 10 years will require substantial capital investment. Suella Hansen from Network Strategies will discuss different workable business and technological models for a New Zealand Broadband Infrastructure, including likely investment requirements.
Kordia � Susie Stone
Susie Stone, Corporate Affairs Manager for Kordia will be speaking about a range of initiatives and projects Kordia is currently engaged in; from the work with Pipe International (Australia) PTY on a submarine fibre optic cable to link New Zealand and Australia, to regional broadband investment.
Alcatel-Lucent � Ric Clark
Answering the important questions about fibre deployment in NZ, as presented by Ric Clark from Alcatel Lucent:
As these networks evolve and new business models are thrown into the fray, the arguments for and against fibre and the limitations of copper continue to drive the debate? Answering these questions and other is important to the deployment of faster Broadband in NZ. The following piece will look to cement the argument in NZ as well as uncover some of the other areas often overlooked such as:
� Fibre deployments � FTTN vs. FTTP
� Weighing up the business models built around fibre deployments?
� Is fibre just a matter of time or will copper prevail?
� The NZ specific issues with widespread fibre deployment
From the North Shore City Council, Roger Matthews
The role of local government is broadband provision and North Shore City Council�s experience with the government�s Digital Challenge and the construction and operation of the NEAL Network in conjunction with Vector Communications Ltd
Presentation
3 SEPTEMBER 2008 - ERNST & YOUNG
From the Ernst & Young Australian Project Finance team, will provide insights into the Airport Link/Northern Busway project that, as the biggest roading PPP ever done in Australia, closed only in the last weeks. The project includes public transport and busway solutions, rather than solely tolled roading and will therefore be of direct interest to a broad range of attendees.
What can we learn from the Australian experience? More>
Presented by: Neal Johnston
To read a follow up article, produced by New Zealand Herald, written by Mathew Dearnley click here.
13-14 August 2008 NZCID Building Nations Symposium
South East Queensland's infrastructure plan and program - reforms implemented to achieve momentum Bob Bidwell and Ross Garland, The Peron Group More>
Royal Commission for Auckland governance - how can Auckland deliver on its potential to become a world class city?
Craig Rice, Partner and David Walker, Director, Local Government and Infrastructure Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers More>
Building a successful government framework for infrastructure development
Richard MacGeorge, Director, Ridgway Capital Projects More>
Procurement: Seizing the opportunities - a 5-point road map
Paul Buetow, Partner, Kensington Swan More>
The ABCs of PPPs: Lessons to learn for infrastructure
Nick Tamburro, Director, Water Infrastructure, Commercial Division, Department of Treasury and Finance, Victoria, Australia More>
Bridge to somewhere: Development effects of Auckland's Northern Motorway extensions
Arthur Grimes, Senior Fellow, Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, and Adjunct Professor of Economics, University of Waikato More>
The NZCID Water Industry Report Card and Roadmap
Dukessa Blackburn-Huettner, Water Services Group Manager, GHD and David Walker, Director, Local Government and Infrastructure Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers More>
The Spanish PPP experience: Alternative approach to key issues
Nicolas Corral, Director, International Market Development, Business Development and Technical Department, Cintra, Spain More>
Effective risk allocation in infrastructure projects
Garry Downs, Partner and Chris Gordon, Partner, Bell Gully More> (additional commentary here>)
Infrastructure investment at the New Zealand Superannuation Fund
Adrian Orr, Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Superannuation Fund More>
9 July 2008 - Presentation to the Royal Commission of Inquiry on Auckland Governance
View the presentation made to the hearing of NZCID's submission to the Royal Commission of Inquiry on Auckland Governance, by Mathew Cockram Chairman of the NZCID Board, and Stephen Selwood Chief Executive of NZCID, 9 July 2008. More>
April 2008 - Deloitte: PPPs applications roading and beyond
The Allen Consulting Group: PPP's, the Australian Experience
ML NZ PPP presentation April 08
Deloitte: What Are, and Are Not, PPP's
PPP Presentation April 08
Transwaste: A Sucessful Public Private Partnership
Transwaste
Cranleigh Merchant Bankers: Penlink
Penlink Presentation to PPP seminar Apr 08
The Allen Consulting Group: The PPP Value Equation
TM NZ PPP presentation April 08
8 November 2007 - NZCID Symposium: Building Nations
The second annual NZCID Building Nations Symposium provided a prime opportunity for professionals in the infrastructure sector to gain focused access to high level infrastructure experts from home and abroad and debate current and topical issues in their field. Developed and run directly by NZCID, the Symposium stands above the usual conference crowd marked out by quality, in house development and a unique focus on national infrastructure development planning and the potential benefits of private sector involvement.
Presentations from the symposium are now available online:
Colin Jensen - Coordinator General and Acting Director General of Infrastructure, Queensland State Government: Infrastructure Planning in Times of Great Growth. More>
Garry Bowditch - Executive Director, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia:
Ahead of the Infrastructure Pack? Australian Industry Perspective. More>
Peter Whitehouse - Manager Advocacy & Learning, NZ Water & Wastes Association
Water, Wastewater and Storm Water Management - Do We Have an Action Plan or Plan for Action? More>
Richard Abadie - PriceWaterhouseCooper Global Head of Infrastructure Finance:
Public vs. Private Purse: The Public Private Perspective. More>
Geof Heydon - Director, Innovation & Market Development, Alcatel Lucent
Connecting... To Our Digital Future. More>
John Wills - Chief Executive, Infratrain New Zealand
We Have the Work But Do We Have the People? More>
23 November 2006 - Hon. Trevor Mallard, Minister of Economic Development
The Inaugural NZCID Symposium: Building Nations
Launching the inaugural NZCID Symposium: Building Nations, Hon. Trevor Mallard, Minister for Economic Development, outlines the key themes of the Government's economic transformation agenda; defines world class infrastructure and highlights NZCID's recent research and highlights their important role in continuing to ask challenging questions on infrastructure...
Hon Trevor Mallard launch of the inaugural NZCID Symposium.
23 Nov 2006 NZCID Symposium Building nations
The 2006 NZCID Symposium Building Nations was an intensive and highly focused event examining two key questions:
- Is a national plan of action valuable
- How can the private sector add value delivering it
Attendees had the unique opportunity to:
- Evaluate top international and domestic project case studies
- Share best practice and better systems of infrastructure provision with leading experts
- Assess infrastructure development abroad and the lessons, realities and opportunities for New Zealand
- Determine the potential of the private sector in delivering infrastructure
- Discover New Zealand�s options for addressing infrastructure development needs
Full materials from the symposium are now online.
Individual session materials are available at: http://www.nzcid.org.nz/2006handbooknowonline.html
The full day's presentation is available for download below.
2006 NZCID Symposium Presentation
Chief Executive's Address to NZCID AGM
Stephen Selwood Address to 2005 NZCID AGM
2 November 2006 Presentation to the Education Forum
The Education Forum has been formed to contribute to education policy through research and debate on the current issues, structures and expectations at all levels of New Zealand education.
Presentation to the Education Forum (Nov 2006) Partnerships for schools
2 October 2006 Presentation to the Employers and Manufacturers Association Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure issues can be a cost to business which business, as an individual company or enterprise, has no direct control over and has limited scope/opportunity to challenge or influence. Through the Infrastructure Committee, EMA advocates on these issues, strengthening the voice of their members.
Presentation to EMA Infrastructure Committee (Sept 06) Meeting NZ Transport needs to 2025
30 August 2006 - David Smol, Ministry of Economic Development
Challenges to deliering New Zealand a Sustainable Energy Future
Concerns over dramatic price increases, constraints on fuel supplies, and the future impacts of climate change are escalating energy policy up government agendas worldwide.
A reliable and sustainable energy system is fundamental to New Zealand's social and economic prosperity. And while the challenges to delivering a sustainable energy future will make for complex decision making in the years ahead, it is vital we act now to foster the investment confidence needed to succeed.
The Ministry for Economic Development, responsible for ensuring New Zealand's business environment promotes productivity growth, is taking the lead towards developing a forward looking energy strategy for New Zealand. The New Zealand Energy Strategy aims to identify priorities and develop an action plan towards achieving the Government's sustainable energy objectives.
David Smol, Deputy Secretary Resources and Networks, leads an interactive forum on New Zealand's Energy Outlook. Exclusive to NZCID members and special guests this is an unmissable opportunity to debate the issues and examine strategic policy work in progress, with the Government's lead organisation...
David Smol, MED - Challenges to delivering a sustainable energy future 30 Aug 06
8 August 2006 - Presentation to Hon. Annette King, Minister of transport
Against the backdrop of the launch of the 2006 NZ Herald Mood of the Boardroom - significantly "transport infrastructure" still peaking in the top four concerning economic factors - the meeting between the Minister for Transport Hon. Annette King; Secretary for Transport, Alan Thompson; and the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Board and Executive proved to be very constructive. The meeting indicated alignment on a number of issues. Further top level meetings facilitated by the Minister to examine transport issues and develop workable solutions moving forward have been committed to as a result.
NZCID Presentation to Hon Annette King Minister Transport 8 August 2006
Aug 2006 - Presentation to the Transportation Funding Summit
With New Zealand under pressure to explore solutions to its increasing transportation deficit, the Summit focused on a range of opportunities and challenges presented in funding the nation's transport systems and was a prime opportunity to hear perspectives on transportation funding and finance.
Presentation to the Transportation Funding Summit (Aug 06) Transport to 2025
28 February 2006 - Liz Buttimer, Office of the Auditor General
Achieving Public Sector Outcomes With Private Sector Partners
Thinking about partnering? If you are a decision-maker and you're thinking about entering into a partnering arrangement, you'll need to consider the issues and risks. "Partnering" in its various forms is gaining in popularity in other countries as a means of building new infrastructure and delivering public services. There are also signs of increasing interest in this approach to procurement in the public sector in New Zealand, particularly in local government. Examples of partnering range from contracts where the private sector finances and owns public infrastructure to arrangements where public and private sector organisations work closely together as one team sharing risks and rewards. This report aims to inform leaders and decision-makers about the key issues they need to consider across the public sector and for individual projects. It draws on overseas experience and provides examples of partnering arrangements in place in New Zealand...
OAG Presentation - Public sector outcomes with private sector partners
OAG Brochure summary - Public sector outcomes with private sector partners
OAG Full report - Public sector outcomes with private sector partners
Feb 2006 - Presentation to the Land Transport Summit
The 6th Land Transport Summit brought together key stakeholders, and the overwhelming positive feedback confirmed the importance of the event as a venue for authorities, funders and users alike to debate the challenges that the future will bring.
Presentation to 2006 NZ Transport Summit 2006
Oct 2005 - Stephen Selwood, NZCID Chief Executive
Address to the 2005 NZCID AGM
Stephen Selwood Address to 2005 NZCID AGM.
Mar 05 - Hon. Jim McLay, NZCID Patron
7th Annual New Zealand Power Summit: Challenges Facing the New Zealand Energy Sector
The American comic writer Earl Wilson (1907-1987) once said that "Benjamin Franklin may have discovered electricity, but it was the man who invented the meter who made the money." While there's a certain amount of truth in that statement, the reality is that no one is going to make any money out of electricity nor, more important, is anyone going to benefit from electricity - if no one gets to generate it; and if, having been generated, we can't transmit it to the market...
Hon Jim McLay NZ Power Summit Mar 05
28 Jul 04 - Hon. Dr Michael Cullen
Launch of the NZ Council for Infrastructure Development
I would like to begin by welcoming the launching today of the NZ Council for Infrastructure Development. We need well-informed debate on the issues around infrastructure and its role in building the economy and sustaining our quality of life, and I look forward to the Council making a valuable contribution to that interchange. Given the very large, long-term resource commitments involved in infrastructure development, poor quality debate, especially if it is driven by sectoral interests, can have quite major consequences. We learned that lesson with the Think Big projects...
Hon Michael Cullen Launch of NZCID 28 Jul 04