Infrastructure
PM Christopher Luxon warned New Zealand is a 'target' for foreign interference
Officials have stressed the importance of protecting critical infrastructure, in their overarching briefing to the Minister for National Security and Intelligence.
New seismic hazard model could cause building standard changes
The impacts of a new model of seismic hazards on the design of buildings nationwide is about to become clearer.
Government takes 'first steps' to speed up consent process
The government is proposing changes to fast-track resource consents in a new bill set to go before Parliament.
Wellington plumbers call for commissioners over water woes: 'We've got excuse after excuse'
Call in the Commissioners, this is the plea from the boss of Master Plumbers, who reckons Wellington bureaurats are flushing money and plumbers should be brought in to patch the tsunami of leaks in… Video, Audio
Report finds most NZers want to pay for use of vital infrastructure
Most New Zealanders believe that they should pay for their use of vital infrastructure, especially electricity and water.
That's among the findings of a report released today by the Infrastructure… Audio
Research holds key to prevent flooding in South Dunedin
Research into what causes Dunedin's groundwater levels to change could help prevent flooding in the city.
GNS Science and the Otago Regional Council released a report this morning showing that as the… Audio
Most people think it fair for households to pay for how much water they use - survey
The Infrastructure Commission says the survey's results show councils there's broad support for water meters.
Report on Wellington Water blames council and water operator
A damning report into how water's dealt with in the capital has heaped blame on the council and water operator for bad communication and slow response to reports of leaks. It also says Wellington… Audio
Review finds Wellington Water not properly reporting spending
The review found maintenance costs also increased by 71 percent over the last three years.
Transport infrastructure funding is an 'imminent challenge', Minister told
Trucks are pounding the country's state highways like never before - and there's a gulf in the transport funding needed.
Dunedin mayor on council purchase of former racecourse
The Dunedin City Council has bought a former racecourse in its southern suburbs and there are hopes it could be the long-awaited answer to flood mitigation in the area.
The council confirmed on… Audio
Wellington Council wants $1.1 billion water infrastructure investment
In order to fund the water infrastructure, the council is recommending delivering upgrades to Lambton Quay and Willis Street later than previously proposed.
Wellington Council could hike rates up by 15 percent
Wellington City Council could hike up rates by more than 15 percent to pay for its leaky water pipe network. Council staff estimate the city needs a 1.1 billion dollar upgrade to water infrastructure… Video, Audio
Ruapekapeka Pā road fix opens up history
The sealing of a once perilous road means visitors to significant battle sites no longer have to risk life and limb to get there.
Up to $2.5b needed to fix Wellington's leaky pipes
Wellington Water says its up to the council how much it actually wants to spend. Audio
Wellington councillor suggests staff cuts to fund water pipes fix
An independent councillor wants to cut staff numbers at the council to help pay for Wellington's broken pipes.
Dame Kerry Prendergast on Wellington water issues
Fresh from her meeting with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown, Wellington City Mayor Tory Whanau says she is eager to work with central government and others to fix the local water woes.
This… Audio
Upper Hutt mayor on city's water issues
Upper Hutt's Mayor says it would be a mistake to think central government will be handing out blank cheques to fix the capital's water problems.
Wayne Guppy and his Wellington City counterpart, Tory… Audio
Wellington Water chief executive on water infrastructure costs
Wellington Water is asking Wellington City Council for $2.5 billion over the next ten years to achieve the best outcomes for water infrastructure in the city.
Chief executive Tonia Haskell says it's… Audio
Wellington City councillors on how to pay to fix broken water pipes
An independent councillor wants to cut staff numbers at the council to help pay for Wellington's broken pipes.
Mayor Tory Whanau told Midday Report she's open to some council projects being put on… Audio
