Articles tagged with Raveen

New Appointments Announced to New Zealand Blood and Organ Service Board

1 week ago | 153 views

Health Minister Simeon Brown announced new appointments to the New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBOS) Board, with Roger Jarrold reappointed as Chair and Dr Peter Bramley as Deputy Chair. New members Raveen Jaduram, Dr Lesley McTurk, and Dr David Tripp join the board, which plays a vital role in providing lifesaving blood, tissue, and organ donation services nationwide. Brown acknowledged the outgoing Chair Fiona Pimm and members Nicole Anderson and Anthony Bow for their contributions.

Tags: Simeon Brown Roger Jarrold Edward Hutchins Peter Bramley Raveen Jaduram Lesley McTurk David Tripp Fiona Pimm Nicole Anderson Anthony Bow

New Zealand’s National Infrastructure Plan: Fixing Systems for Long-Term Prosperity

2 weeks ago | 213 views

The speech emphasizes New Zealand’s urgent need to fix its underperforming infrastructure system by implementing evidence-based, long-term reforms aligned with the independent National Infrastructure Plan, focusing on improving asset management, investment assurance, and bipartisan cooperation. The Government has already initiated foundational changes including a new planning system, enhanced maintenance programs, and strengthened transparency, while announcing Cabinet decisions to transfer infrastructure investment assurance to the Infrastructure Commission to ensure better oversight and value for taxpayer money. Despite challenges like aging assets, demographic shifts, and external shocks, the Government is committed to prioritizing projects effectively, improving infrastructure quality, and fostering economic prosperity for all New Zealanders.

Tags: Raveen Geoff Wayne Brown Helen Clark Minister Stanford Infrastructure Commission National Infrastructure Plan Treasury Auckland Council Minister of Finance

New Zealand Government's Strategic Response to National Infrastructure Plan and Economic Challenges

1 month ago | 357 views

The Government acknowledges New Zealand’s economic challenges, including systemic issues, exposure to shocks like the Middle East conflict, and rising debt, and is committed to targeted support for working families while maintaining fiscal discipline. It plans to respond to the National Infrastructure Plan with significant reforms focused on better planning, asset management, project prioritization, and transparency to improve infrastructure efficiency and resilience. Efforts include enhancing investment reporting, fostering bipartisan consensus on infrastructure practices, and preparing a robust fuel plan to mitigate supply risks, all aimed at building a stronger, more sustainable future for New Zealand.

Tags: Katie Bradford Nick Leggett Kieran McAnulty Nicola Willis Paul Krugman Raveen Geoff Labour Infrastructure Infrastructure New Zealand National Infrastructure Plan

Government Appoints Crown Review Team to Investigate Moa Point Wastewater Failure

1 month ago | 404 views

The Government has established the Crown Review Team, led by Raveen Jaduram and supported by legal and engineering experts, to investigate the catastrophic failure at Moa Point wastewater treatment plant and ensure it does not recur. The team will conduct a coordinated investigation for both Wellington City Council and Wellington Water Ltd, delivering interim and final reports by August 2026, with findings expected before the transfer of water assets to Tiaki Wai Limited. Local Government Minister Simon Watts emphasized transparency, coordination with Greater Wellington Regional Council’s regulatory activities, and the public release of findings while managing legal and enforcement risks.

Tags: Simon Watts Raveen Jaduram Helen Atkins Michael Weatherall Garry Macdonald Wellington City Council Wellington Water Ltd Tiaki Wai Limited Greater Wellington Regional Council Watercare

Transforming New Zealand's Infrastructure: Draft National Infrastructure Plan Unveiled

10 months ago | 3134 views

Opening Good morning. It’s great to be here today for the release of the draft National Infrastructure Plan – or the NIP. I’d like to thank Raveen Jaduram, Geoff Cooper, and the entire team at the Infrastructure Commission for hosting this Symposium and for their hard work on putting the NIP together.

Tags: Geoff cooper Infrastructure Infrastructure commission National infrastructure New zealand Raveen jadura Symposium Zealand