Infrastructure
Ngāi Tahu want Fast-track Bill to recognise rangatiratanga of territory
The iwi wants a clause added requiring "decision-makers" to consult specifically with it on decisions relating to its territory.
A rural Hawke's Bay community makes its own phonebook
A rural Hawke's Bay community is going old school - compiling a directory of services and skills of people living in the local area, for use in emergencies. RD9 Connected's organiser Kylie Morrison… Audio
Ratepayers could lose bins over bad recycling
Dirty nappies, old shoes and electronics keep turning up in the recycling - and it's not on, Auckland's council says. Audio
Hawke's Bay flood resilience projects get faster consenting process
The scheme means stop banks and spillways can get underway sooner, the government says.
Aucklanders at peace with congestion charges
Motorists in Tamaki Makaurau will no doubt agree that traffic congestion is one of the city's biggest problems. Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director, Barney Irvine speaks to Mark. Audio
AA receives funding boost to fix potholes
The AA is celebrating a funding boost to fix potholes, but says it will still take several years to get the country's roads back into shape. Dylan Thomsen from the AA spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Whale Trail set to boost Kaikōura's cycle tourism
Work is under way to develop the Kaikōura to Hāpuku section of the Whale Trail, a shared use pathway from Picton to Kaikōura.
Kaitāia's big day decades in the making
There are big days in Kaitāia, and there are absolutely enormous days. Wednesday was one of the latter.
What happens now to Scott Base?
The future of a troubled redevelopment project is being mulled by Antarctica New Zealand's board after expected costs snowballed to almost $500 million.
Concerns about $2 billion subsidy for Tiwai
Analysis - Certainty for Southland, the energy market and successive governments is valuable, but the smelter may have found a way to earn millions in subsidies.
Where is the fastest-growing region in NZ?
New census data reveals the district with the most rapid population growth is in Canterbury.
Switching from gas to electricity easier said than done
Electric homes are cheaper to run, but it's not always easy to switch from gas appliances. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
New housing in Auckland stalled by wastewater upgrades
While Auckland Council is still issuing resource consents to developers in Warkworth, no wastewater connections can be made to properties south of the river until next year.
Mangamuka Gorge to reopen by Christmas after two-year closure
The nation's most troublesome stretch of State Highway 1 will be driveable in a matter of months - if no more major storms hit.
Residents kick up stink over wastewater treatment system
The proposal doesn't address Akaroa's leaky pipes and will cost $100,000 per sewer connection, according to locals.
Auckland Council to vote on two stadium development proposals
The proposals for a revamped Eden Park and the downtown stadium, known as Quay Park, will be recommended for approval
Engineers headed overseas as infrastructure work cancelled
Engineers are warning that top staff are heading offshore after major infrastructure projects were cancelled or deferred with the change of government. Association of Consulting and Engineering's… Audio
Construction industry leaders plead for acceleration of infrastructure projects
Labour leader Chris Hipkins revealed a letter from the industry leaders in Parliament on Wednesday.
Wellington cafe to close due to 'never-ending' construction
An inner-city Wellington cafe says it's being forced to close its doors by the council's never-ending construction work on the central library and the Town Hall. The cafe's co-founder Rhys Kaan spoke… Audio
What NZ cities can learn from Barcelona’s ‘superblock’ urban design
New Zealand is one of the most car-centric countries in the world, Simon Kingham and Marco Amati* write.
