Local Government stories
Road crews could cut repair times and cone disruption as the first Pothole Pro lands in New Zealand for demonstrations.
New Zealand’s infrastructure gap could widen without faster approvals, as the group urges PPPs, city deals and water reforms in Luxon’s first 100 days.
The report says Cyclone Gabrielle exposed how failures in power, water and communications can cascade across New Zealand's critical networks.
New research says the model could help low-income families and key workers secure homes for generations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Celebrating 25 years, PaperCut Software has saved an estimated 386,391 trees by preventing 3.2B pages being printed.
Security of tenure may explain why public housing residents report wellbeing levels similar to owner-occupiers, according to new research.
New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is urging the incoming Government to speed up investment, reform planning and tap private capital.
Councils will find it easier to coordinate cross-border routes after Parliament removed an exemption that had blocked them from regional transport plans.
Additional funding will boost flood forecasting and climate adaptation work after recent cyclones exposed gaps in New Zealand's resilience.
With the election looming, contractors warn promises will mean little unless parties fund a clear pipeline of infrastructure work.
The council will reuse a fabric rail system on the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre roof, avoiding single-use plastic during remedial works.
A 30-year push to close the infrastructure backlog would absorb resources from schools and police, Dr Matthew Birchall warns.
Civil contractors warn the next emissions plan could slow vital infrastructure delivery unless it backs proven low-carbon options and recycling.
Passenger rail could cut emissions and widen access, but chronic underinvestment and patchy national coordination still hold New Zealand back.
Auckland businesses face repeated disruptions as the transport agency’s lower wind thresholds keep forcing Harbour Bridge closures and delays.
Auckland Council says it was blindsided as Kāinga Ora weighs taking over planning for suburbs on the light rail corridor, overriding local plans.
The new paths should help Wellington residents travel more easily while diverting waste concrete and asphalt from landfill.
Councils could gain new powers under a review urging the next Government to back localism and shared funding for infrastructure.
Rents, homelessness and housing shortages are in the crosshairs as the council seeks to lift supply, quality and affordability in the capital.
Most of the Government’s 331 infrastructure actions are already underway, prompting calls for funded projects rather than more plans.
