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The construction index   07 April 2017   New Zealand   Oceania  
<p>A design inspired by the landscape of New Zealand&rsquo;s South Island has been developed for the new convention centre in Christchurch.</p> <p>A call for tenders from a shortlist of contractors has now been issued and the main works contractor is expected ...
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BBC NEWS   24 March 2017   New Zealand   Oceania  
<p>The big earthquake that struck New Zealand last year may have been the most complex ever, say scientists.<br>November's Magnitude 7.8 event ruptured a near-200km-long swathe of territory, shifting parts of NZ's South Island 5m closer to North Island.<br>Whole ...
The construction index   02 February 2017   New Zealand   Oceania  
<p>Tendering has begun for the largest construction contract on the City Rail Link (CRL) project in Auckland, New Zealand.</p> <p>The first tender documents for the construction of the tunnels and new stations have been released to the industry.</p> <p>The ...
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The construction index   30 November 2016   New Zealand   Oceania  
<p>Fletcher Construction has been awarded the contract for the next section of the Kāpiti Expressway in New Zealand.</p> <p>The contract for the NZ Transport Agency involves the construction of the 13km stretch from Peka Peka to Ōtaki. &ldquo;The tender process ...
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The New Daily   18 November 2016   New Zealand   Oceania  
<p>This week’s New Zealand earthquake has lifted the seabed around Kaikoura by at least 1m, scientists have told NZ media.</p><p>Among the pictures that have emerged from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake early on Monday, some of the most striking have been those ...
The construction index   15 November 2016   New Zealand   Oceania  
<p>Aerial images of the area affected by yesterday&rsquo;s earthquake and aftershocks in New Zealand have revealed damage to essential connections and basic infrastructure, said acting civil defence minister Gerry Brownlee.</p> <p>The popular tourist spot ...
BBC NEWS   14 November 2016   New Zealand   Oceania  
<p>An earthquake measuring 6.3 in magnitude has hit New Zealand's South Island, hours after an initial quake killed two people.</p><p>The new tremor struck at 13:45 local time (00:45 GMT) at a depth of 10km (6 miles), northeast of Christchurch.</p><p>A 7.5-magnitude ...
The construction index   24 October 2016   New Zealand   Oceania  
<p>The New Zealand government’s latest capital plan sets out a pipeline of NZ$100.9bn (£59bn) of infrastructure projects over the next decade.</p><p>The Ten Year Capital Intentions Plan (CIP) covers the period from 2016-2025. It is the third of its kind since ...
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