The New Zealand government is easing hiring of skilled workers from overseas, but with the economy slowing, it may be too little, too late.
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Tunnelling begins at site of Mt Messenger Bypass
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Tunnelling has begun this week at the Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass project in North Taranaki.
Decline in engineering roles in New Zealand as infrastructure pipeline dries up
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Engineering New Zealand is deeply concerned about the decline in engineering roles in New Zealand as the pipeline of work all but dries up.
Funding confirmed for second Ashburton Bridge in Canterbury
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Construction of a second Ashburton Bridge will be going ahead in 2026 after the project has been listed in the Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Great news for Migrants and Businesses as NZ announces huge changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) in 2025
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The New Zealand Government has announced reforms to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) beginning January 2025.
Delay on infrastructure projects impacting New Zealand
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Engineering New Zealand Chief Executive Dr Richard Templer says the delay on infrastructure projects coming to market is impacting Kiwis.
Project Spotlight: New Zealand’s Takitimu North Link
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Takitimu North Link is a major infrastructure project designed to improve safety and connectivity in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand.
New Zealand: A year of progress for infrastructure and transport
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The Government’s new national infrastructure agency known as National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited (NIFFCo) is up and running.
Construction to begin on next stage of Papakura to Drury
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Construction on the next stage of the SH1 Papakura to Drury project will begin early next month, with the contract awarded to Fulton Hogan
New Zealand releases revised PPP framework
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New Zealand has refined its Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework to enhance the planning, procurement, and delivery of future infrastructure projects.
Kiwi Engineers can live & work in Australia thanks to Special Category visa 444 (SCV)
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Thanks to the Special Category Visa 444, Civil Engineers who hold New Zealand citizenship can apply for job opportunities in Australia.
NZTA confirms preferred option for second Mt Vic Tunnel and SH1 upgrades
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The New Zealand Government has committed to building a second Mt Victoria Tunnel for Wellington that will run parallel to the existing tunnel.
