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Wellington hosts rail conference
Climate change

Wellington hosts rail conference

Passenger rail could cut emissions and widen access, but chronic underinvestment and patchy national coordination still hold New Zealand back.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
Harbour bridge closures ‘over-cautious’ after 2020 incident
Supply Chain

Harbour bridge closures ‘over-cautious’ after 2020 incident

Auckland businesses face repeated disruptions as the transport agency’s lower wind thresholds keep forcing Harbour Bridge closures and delays.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
Government orchestrates takeover of Auckland suburbs
Auckland Council

Government orchestrates takeover of Auckland suburbs

Auckland Council says it was blindsided as Kāinga Ora weighs taking over planning for suburbs on the light rail corridor, overriding local plans.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project
Downer

Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project

The new paths should help Wellington residents travel more easily while diverting waste concrete and asphalt from landfill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023
Stronger local government, less centralisation
Public Sector

Stronger local government, less centralisation

Councils could gain new powers under a review urging the next Government to back localism and shared funding for infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
Infrastructure action plan brings almost nothing new to the table
Disaster Recovery

Infrastructure action plan brings almost nothing new to the table

Most of the Government’s 331 infrastructure actions are already underway, prompting calls for funded projects rather than more plans.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023
Shortsightedness and poor planning lead to property buyouts
Disaster Recovery

Shortsightedness and poor planning lead to property buyouts

Ratepayers and taxpayers will help fund buyouts and flood defences for homes in areas hit by severe weather after years of underinvestment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2023
Too much consultation, not enough action
Auckland Council

Too much consultation, not enough action

Auckland Transport risks paralysis if it keeps seeking public input on tiny road changes already covered by approved plans.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023
Pre-election conversations we need to be having
Auckland Council

Pre-election conversations we need to be having

Infrastructure New Zealand wants parties to back simpler funding, congestion charging and stronger oversight to tackle the country's infrastructure deficit.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform
Agricultural Technology

Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform

Critics say the reform could lift housing and infrastructure costs by stripping councils of planning powers and deepening court battles.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
Infrastructure NZ releases policy positions
Māori

Infrastructure NZ releases policy positions

With New Zealand facing a $210 billion infrastructure deficit, the lobby is urging wider use of private capital and reforms to local funding.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st May 2023
Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights
Sustainability

Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights

Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023
Atturra appoints Richard Campbell as CEO of SME Gateway
EduTech

Atturra appoints Richard Campbell as CEO of SME Gateway

Atturra (ASX: ATA) has appointed Richard Campbell as CEO of its subsidiary, SME Gateway, to help connect small and medium enterprises in Australia.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023
Water reforms do not go far enough for mana whenua
Local government

Water reforms do not go far enough for mana whenua

Mana whenua still lack influence over water services boards, despite revised reforms keeping shared decision-making in place across 10 regional entities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023
Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive
Labour

Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive

New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit of USD $210 billion will face fresh scrutiny as Nick Leggett takes charge of the sector body on 24 April.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023
New Zealand cities losing their leaves
Climate change

New Zealand cities losing their leaves

Urban trees and gardens are shrinking as intensification raises heat, flooding and liveability risks for New Zealand’s cities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2023
Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation
Auckland Council

Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation

Auckland ratepayers are facing renewed scrutiny of amalgamation as critics say bigger councils bring higher costs, weaker oversight and less local control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms
Public Sector

LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms

Councils could face heavier compliance costs and less say over local water services if the current reform model goes ahead, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023