Infrastructure
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
The BIG U - defending Manhattan from future floods
When Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of the U.S. in 2012 New York city was particularly badly hit, suffering major flooding and 20 billion dollars in damage. Part of the Government's response was… Audio
Over a thousand consents granted to build on flood plains in Auckland
More than 1400 new house consents have been granted in flood plains in Auckland since devastating flooding damaged thousands of homes a year ago.
The number has been released just days before the… Audio
Heritage advocates concerned over threats to buildings in Dunedin
Heritage advocates say they're seeing the most significant threat to Dunedin's old homes and other buildings in decades.
Meanwhile, momentum is growing in the business community to invest in the… Audio
New Kāeo Bridge set to open
A long-awaited two-lane bridge will open in the Far North next week - but initially it will be only one way at a time, just like the old one.
Wellington may move to level 3 water restrictions
The region may have to tighten water use rules even further in the next two weeks.
MP worries hospital rebuild will be 'guinea pig' for privatisation
Rachel Boyack is worried the Nelson Hospital redevelopment could be used as a test-case when it comes to privatising health infrastructure.
Southland council says more funding needed for flood protection
The region is grappling with ageing infrastructure and more frequent extreme weather.
Houghton Bay water main rupture leaves 200 homes without water
A Wellington resident says she would rather have functioning pipes than a newly rebuilt town hall. Yesterday, a leaking water main in Houghton Bay ruptured sending a torrent of mud and trees into the… Audio
Water main blows in Wellington: 'It must've scared the hell out of them'
Two teens were walking along a pavement when a leaking main "blew underneath them", a resident says. Audio
Christchurch council looks into viability of hosting Commonwealth Games
Fifty years after Christchurch hosted the Commonwealth Games, the mayor is aiming to get the sporting event back to the city in 2030.
Geothermal, solar and wind drive electricity generation growth
Electricity Authority chief executive Sarah Gillies said even more new electricity generation was needed.
