Infrastructure
Coromandel's SH25A to reopen in time for Christmas
The crucial Coromandel link State Highway 25A will reopen on 20 December - three months ahead of schedule. Video, Audio
Three months early & under budget: SH 25A to be ready for Xmas
It's finished three months early and under budget. A huge sigh of relief for Coromandel residents and businesses with the announcement today that State Highway 25A will be open in time for Christmas… Video, Audio
Manawa Energy improves profitability, announces sustainable finance framework
The power generator's underlying half-year profit rose 11 percent in the year just ended, reflecting increased hydro generation volumes.
New government urged to get serious about social, economic infrastructure
Infrastructure NZ has written its Christmas wish list for the incoming government, with a faster consent process and more public-private partnerships on the agenda.
$1 Billion needed to fix Wellington's water infratructure - provider
Wellington Water says It's going to cost $1 billion a year over the next 10 years to fix the Wellington's crumbling water infrastructure. In some parts of the region over 40 percent of water pipes are… Audio
Wellington's water woes could cost $1 billion a year to fix
Wellington Water is warning that fixing the region's water system would cost around $1 billion each year for the next 10 years. Audio
Southland District Council issues boil water notice for Eastern Bush
An urgent boil water notice has been issued for a Southland drinking water supply after E. coli bacteria was detected.
New walking and cycling track to be built through Marlborough Sounds native bush
The Marlborough District Council approved the consent application, subject to 24 conditions.
Christchurch powerlines tampered with, Orion spends $500k to fix
Police are investigating reports of people tampering with powerlines around Christchurch.
Green Innovations NZ closure leaves clients and suppliers out of pocket
A Palmerston North window installation company has shut its doors leaving orders unfilled and clients and suppliers thousands of dollars out of pocket.
Sixteen aggrieved customers have banded… Audio
Transition to low carbon economy to come at a cost
Electricity lines companies are likely to spend tens of billions over the next decade to meet rising demand in the transition to a low carbon economy.
Councils plead for more certainty over National's Three Waters plans
Councils want more certainty over what the change of government means for their water assets and books as they prepare for their next long-term plans.
'People have had enough' - Mayor apologises for Bromley wastewater plant fire response
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has apologised profusely for the way the council handled the response to the stench caused by the Bromley wastewater treatment plant fire.
'Not up to standard': Waka Kotahi back in court over incomplete works dispute
The builders behind Transmission Gully are taking Waka Kotahi to court over a dispute over quality checks and unfinished footpaths, road surfaces, cycleways.
Electricity demand set to grow rapidly says Transpower
Transpower is warning there needs to be enough electricity to meet peak demand when temperatures plummet next winter.
The national grid operator says demand for power will be at least as high next… Audio
Thunderstorms in store for Gisborne as region's infrastructure still recovers from rain events
Gisborne's mayor is warning much of the region's infrastructure has zero resilience left after repeated rain events this year.
Thunderstorms are expected to reach Te Tai Rāwhiti Tuesday afternoon… Audio
Demolition begins of cyclone-damaged Waikare Gorge bridge
Stop-go signs and delays on SH2 between Napier and Wairoa for several weeks.
Motueka wastewater plant damage: Plan to replace filters by end of November
There are plans to install new membrane filters in Motueka's Wastewater Treatment Plant by the end of next month, with analysis underway on the existing filters to determine the cause of the problem.
'We simply cannot risk the health' - Iwi calls for faster repair of wastewater plant
Ngāti Rārua is calling on the Tasman District Council to accelerate essential repairs to the Motueka Wastewater treatment plant, almost a month after problems were detected.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the NSW Government announcing its plans to turn half of a Sydney city golf course into green space for an anticipated growth in residents in the area and celebrations for the… Audio
