Tag: kiwirail
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TENDERS & AWARDS #20 | 12 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Four substantial public-sector opportunities not included in the weekend deadline lists close today, led by a joint KiwiRail, Auckland Transport and Greater Wellington search for a renewable electricity agreement covering an existing 98.2 GWh annual load.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyTransportationEducationReal EstateEnvironment TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceKiwiRailAuckland TransportGreater Wellington Regional CouncilVirtual Power Purchasing AgreementVPPANew Plymouth District CouncilRogan Street signalisationWellington City CouncilHUP2quantity surveyingMinistry of EducationGlenorchy Schoolschool bus servicesGETSpublic-sector procurementtenders
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TENDERS & AWARDS #18 | 10 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened a nationwide procurement for the ongoing supply of newly designed 2WD and 4WD Type 1 pumping appliances, the strongest new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEducationHealthEnergyBanking TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceFire and Emergency New ZealandType 1 pumping appliancesDargaville High SchoolTangaroa CollegeHealth New ZealandCommunity Glaucoma Follow-up ServicesAuckland TransportDepartment of ConservationKiwiRailMBIENZ Government ProcurementGETStenders
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TENDERS & AWARDS #16 | 8 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
KiwiRail has opened a nationwide bulk-fuel procurement covering an indicative 60 million litres a year across rail, terminal and Interislander operations — the standout new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessFederal GovernmentEnergyTransportationEconomy KiwiRailbulk fuel supplyInterislanderThames-Coromandel District Councilstormwater renewalQueenstown Lakes District CouncilEely Point boat rampTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamuaccounts-payable integrationKāinga OraIntegrated Housing Maintenance ServicesDunedin City CouncilThree Waters pipeline renewalsNZ public-sector procurementGETS tenderstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Green Party Unveils Plan for Intercity Passenger Rail Linking Major NZ Cities
Green Party proposes overnight Auckland-Wellington trains, Christchurch-Dunedin passenger rail and an extended Te Huia route to Tauranga, saying existing tracks should be used.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationOther PartiesElectionEnvironment Green PartyMarama DavidsonJulie Anne Genterpassenger railTe HuiaKiwiRailNew Zealand transport
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KiwiRail Posts $162 Million Operating Surplus as Peters Praises Rail Workers
Rail Minister Winston Peters welcomes KiwiRail's annual result, citing a $162 million operating surplus, 11 percent freight revenue growth and 99 percent Interislander reliability.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government KiwiRailWinston PetersRail freightInterislanderState Owned EnterpriseSuzanne TindalNew Zealand Government
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KiwiRail Unveils New Maintenance Plan to Drastically Reduce Auckland Rail Disruptions
KiwiRail unveils a new proactive maintenance strategy for Auckland's rail network. Following extensive rebuilds and the CRL opening, future disruptions will be significantly reduced, with shorter, pre-planned closures and continuous night work.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentTransportationEconomyFederal Government AucklandKiwiRailCity Rail LinkRail Network RebuildPublic TransportInfrastructureMaintenance
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Government Launches Competitive Tender to Deliver Cost-Effective Marsden Point Rail Link
Rt Hon Winston Peters announced a competitive tender for the Marsden Point Rail Link, aiming to cut costs. He highlighted KiwiRail's success and the vital role of rail in New Zealand's freight system and port connectivity.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyTradeTransportationGeneral PoliticsState Governments RailMarsden Point Rail LinkKiwiRailFreightInfrastructureNorthportNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Commits Over $1.18 Billion to Fully Fund Rail Infrastructure
New Zealand's government commits over $1.18 billion to fully fund KiwiRail's 2027-2030 network investments and critical metropolitan rail renewals, aiming for improved reliability and resilience across the national network.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyTransportation RailInfrastructureKiwiRailGovernment FundingTransportMetropolitan RailNew Zealand Government
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on KiwiRail contract costs, AI chatbot death
RNZ reports KiwiRail's settlement costs with South Korean shipbuilders reached $144 million. Other stories include a retiree dying after being lured by an AI chatbot and changes to emissions data.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportEconomyTradeLegalMilitary KiwiRailSouth Korean shipbuildersiReX ferry projectAI ChatbotMasterton District CouncilEnvironmental Protection AuthorityAgricultureRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Commerce Commission Case, Train Suspensions
RNZ reports Finance Minister Nicola Willis welcomes Commerce Commission action against grocery giants. Train services suspended due to emergency. Police investigate cannabis cake incident at Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthWorldLaw EnforcementEconomyLegal RNZNicola WillisCommerce CommissionFoodstuffs North IslandGilmours WholesaleHawke's Bay HospitalKiwiRailRNZ News