New Zealand Is Taking Infrastructure Seriously

New Zealand Is Taking Infrastructure Seriously

By Charles Marohn When I recorded a short video from Wellington, I was trying to stay out of the wind and mostly failing, which felt appropriate. Of course, it was also raining, which also felt appropriate. That’s New Zealand: volcanic rock, steep hillsides, narrow coastlines, earthquake risk, heavy rains, wind coming at you from every direction. I love it. The place is stunning because it is dramatic. There is a kind of honesty that comes from …