Michael Wood

1 month ago | lexology.com | Donna Hurley |Nick Wilson |Nicky Hall |Michael Wood

Following a brief press release in early February, Minister for Land Information New Zealand Chris Penk has released another statement concerning the Public Works Act (PWA) reform. It appears the government has rebranded the “short and sharp” review, with Penk now describing the reform as an “overhaul” in today’s press release, although we note that there is still no indication that the Government has any appetite to include the “offer back” (disposal) provisions as part of the review.

Jul 8, 2024 | lexology.com | Donna Hurley |Nick Wilson |Nicky Hall |Michael Wood |Mike Wakefield |Hamish Harwood | +1 more

After over thirty-five years of no significant amendment, Minister for Land Information Chris Penk has initiated a targeted review of the Public Works Act 1981 (PWA). In line with the Government’s commitments, the review seeks to facilitate the delivery of critical infrastructure projects to rebuild our economy and promote New Zealand’s growth and prosperity.

Oct 16, 2023 | fis.tu-dresden.de | David I. Waddington |Michael Wood |William Davies |Robert Young

The Habitats project integrates research in the fields of ecological impacts and environmental noise to facilitate development of management tools and processes needed for sustainable development. This conference paper summarises the content and outcomes of a workshop at the University of Salford on 15th December 2022, focused on the development of a UK network on anthropogenic noise impact assessment in wildlife.

Aug 23, 2023 | lexology.com | Greg Allen |Will Barnes |Edward Warren |Barney Cumberland |Michael Wood |Sandy Donaldson | +5 more

Investment in Build to Rent (BTR) projects are increasingly being discussed as an alternative investment to usual residential developments in the current market, with many potential first-home buyers choosing to stay in rental properties while interest rates and the cost of living remains high. In this article, we outline what a BTR project is, how BTR projects are funded, overseas investment and tax considerations, and much more.

Jun 6, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Wood

This op-ed appeared in the NZ Herald’s Infrastructure Report. Read more views here. Michael Wood has since been stood down as Transport Minister over failing to properly disclose shares owned in Auckland International Airport. OPINION:The Government has big plans for our transport system.