December 2024 articles

Mill closures’ long and winding repercussions

The proposal includes constructing new infrastructure to enhance the trail’s appeal and accessibility. “We’re aiming to create one of the largest cycleways in New Zealand,” Mr Kirton says, “attracting year-round tourism, generating jobs and boosting local businesses.”

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Keeping goods moving between the Islands

Freight moves very efficiently to ensure that goods are available when and where they are needed. However, a major Hikurangi Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami taking out the Cook Strait ferry terminals for an extended period would bring immediate chaos to the movement of goods between the North and the South Islands.

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KiwiRail’s new DM class locomotives for the South Island

Historically, New Zealand acquired locomotives for the national railway network from English builders in the 19th century, followed by a swing in favour of American builders, then proceeding to establish its purpose-built workshops to build steam locomotives and rolling stock, as well as utilising several local engineering firms.

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