Āpōpō Views – Why infrastructure asset valuation matters
For our first Āpōpō Views of 2025, we are giving you a breakdown of the recently updated Infrastructure Asset Valuation and Depreciation Guidelines.
Posts by Sarah Hosford
NEW 2025-2027 corporate support programme launched
The beginning of 2025 has seen a new Āpōpō corporate support programme launched.
Invisible Power: Lessons from The Power Broker
Infrastructure often hides in plain sight. It’s the roads we drive, the water we drink, and the networks that keep the lights on. Most people take these systems for granted, noticing them only when they fail.
Updates to the Āpōpō Professional Practice Accreditation Programme
We’re excited to announce several updates to the Āpōpō Professional Practice Accreditation Programme, making it more accessible and aligned with international standards in asset management.
Media Release: Investment Lacking in Asset Management Equation, New Report Shows
Today Te Waihanga released their long awaited report: Taking care of tomorrow today – Asset Management State of Play. The report, which Āpōpō supports, includes a number of recommendations in four areas…
Āpōpō East Coast / BoP Branch Event in Tauranga
On Friday 1 November 2024 we were hosted by The University of Waikato, Tauranga Campus. Thank you to our sponsors Tonkin and Taylor for the venue and a lovely lunch for attendees, and our Branch Chair Darren de Klerk for being MC and stepping in to do a presentation.
Reflections on Four Years of Infrastructure Asset Management
Four years have flown by, filled with significant events and changes in the infrastructure asset management sector.
Āpōpō Northern Branch Event in Auckland
On Thursday 24 October 2024 we were hosted by WSP at their new offices in Britomart in Auckland
Āpōpō is a WPiAM Partner Organisation
The World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM) Board last week unanimously decided to admit Āpōpō as a Partner Organisation.
Update your contact info & win!
We’re updating our member database and need your help to ensure we have your latest contact information.
Āpōpō welcomes two new Board Members
We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new members to the Āpōpō Board, bringing a wealth of expertise and fresh perspectives to our organisation as we continue our mission of delivering long-term value in asset management and infrastructure.
Reflections on infrastructure from the Netherlands – Scholarship winner Hugh Blake-Manson on the road
To celebrate the inaugural national Learning & Development (L&D) Week, Āpōpō is offering a range of valuable resources to support your professional growth and development.
How Āpōpō are celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!
George and Emily from the Āpōpō team show us how they’re celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Land Development – Funding those infrastructure upgrades by Jeremy Rees
Land development and the developers that lead their projects are often misunderstood. Local and regional authorities often view developers, and their agents as solely focused on spending the least amount possible on infrastructure or deliberately disregarding planning constraints.
Media release: Government infrastructure plan a potential game-changer, say industry professionals
The president of Āpōpō Gary Porteous says it’s long past due that New Zealand has a bi-partisan, strategic view about infrastructure development and management.
Āpōpō Guide Aligns with GFMAM Asset Management Landscape
From the beginning the Āpōpō Guide aligned with the ISO 5500x standards, but now we’ve ensured the Āpōpō Guide aligns with the GFMAM Asset Management Landscape as well.
Hamilton Branch Event: Celebrating our community facilities, parks and open spaces – where our communities connect
On Friday 9 August 2024 we had the privilege of using one of the sought-after meeting rooms in the new Te Kete Aronui – the new community centre in Rototuna, Hamilton.
Hastings Branch Event – Waiaroha Water Plant and Reservoir site visit
We welcomed over 40 asset managers to the recently renovated Hawke’s Bay Regional Economic Development Agency Te Rae building on Friday 2 August to learn from each other, share lessons learnt and network.
