Infrastructure
National water regulator keeps close eye on capital water woes
The country's water services regulator says actions over the next eight months will be critical to ensure the capital has enough drinking water.
Bid to remove heritage protections from Wellington buildings rejected
Council did not provide sufficient evidence to support its reasons for removing the 10 buildings from the Heritage schedule, Chris Bishop says.
Relief that proposed 35-year lease at Port of Auckland off the table
Advocacy group 'Stop Stealing our Harbour' believe the 35-year lease proposal for the Port of Auckland - which is now off the table - was an ill-conceived plan.
Slope above SH1 landslip remains unstable
Soil is continuing to move at the top of the slopes above a big landslip on State Highway One over the Brynderwyns.
Port of Auckland long-term lease taken off the table, mayor says
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Port of Auckland land, assets and operations will be retained under council ownership.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 6 May 2024
On today's episode, Auckland Council is retaining control of its water services in a new deal signed off with the Government, we talk to Local Government Minister Simeon Brown and Labour's Local… Audio
Porirua mayor calls for Wellington water deal with government
Councils from Horowhenua, Kāpiti, Wairarapa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington City will meet this Friday to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.
Could Auckland's water deal work for other councils?
Auckland will be able to borrow more money for infrastructure, with the cost spread over a longer period, avoiding a 25.8 percent water rates hike. Audio
Auckland's decades-old stadium shuffle
Are stadiums a joyful symbol of a thriving city - or a wasteful excess draining ratepayer finances? Audio
Auckland's new water plan unveiled
The government claims Aucklanders will avoid a projected 25.8 percent water rates increase with the coalition's Local Water Done Well plan.
Ferry to take pedestrians across harbour while bridge fixed
Locals and tourists seem to be onboard with a plan to use a ferry while a footbridge across Viaduct Harbour in central Auckland is repaired, but many reckon it will still be faster to walk. Reporter… Audio
Marlborough District Council tells Spring Creek residents plans for stop bank
Around 80 Spring Creek residents turned out to hear the council's plans to fix the damaged stopbanks that are supposed to protect the South Island town from the Wairau River. Samantha Gee was at the… Audio
'Ministerial override must go' - Hearings begin over fast-track bill
None of the groups that spoke to Parliament's environment committee on Thursday supported the bill as it stands.
Ferry service to replace busted Wynyard Quarter bridge
A ferry service to replace a busted bridge in Auckland's viaduct won't have anywhere near the capacity needed and could take more than three times as long as the usual walk. Eke Panuku boss David… Audio
Wynyard bridge closure: 'These are peoples' livelihoods at risk'
Businesses in the area of downtown Auckland are reporting a drop in turnover so large they don't have the funds to pay staff. Audio
When dying well is out of reach
A vital part of our healthcare - palliative care - has been sidelined by our health system, largely because we don't like to talk about dying Audio
Project to clear primary school of asbestos proves difficult
A project clearing asbestos from school classrooms in Auckland has driven the principal and builder almost to despair. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Reopening of SH1 over Brynderwyn Hills delayed
An active slip has pushed back the reopening by a number of weeks. Video
'Worse than Covid': Busy street reopens after months
For the first time this year, a busy road linking the Auckland suburbs of Westmere and Point Chevalier has partially reopened. Audio
Risky sewerage pipe could cause major motorway to slump
A 60-year-old sewerage pipe that runs under State Highway Two would cause the motorway to slump if it collapses, Wellington Water has revealed.
