Infrastructure
Fast-track law will 'undermine environmental protections'
The legislation is being labelled an anti-environment approach that'lll make NZ a "banana republic" - but businesses groups, unsurprisingly, are all for it. Audio
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop speaks on Fast Track Approvals Bill
A free pass for big industry to bulldoze Aotearoa's precious natural environment. That's the Green Party's verdict on legislation that would give Government Ministers the power to push through… Audio
Ministers to get final say on fast-track consents
An expanded fast-tracking regime will set up an expert panel to give recommendations, with ministers having the final call. Audio
Repairs continue on Parnell sinkhole
Heavy rain, weak concrete and 100 years of deterioration are being blamed for a major sinkhole in the Auckland suburb of Parnell.
The sinkhole opened up in September last year when the Ōrākei Main… Audio
Fast Track Approvals Bill announced
The government has announced another key piece of legislation as it rushes towards its 100 Day Plan deadline.
The Fast Track Approvals Bill is part of National's coalition agreement with New Zealand… Audio
Mining lobby group looking forward to consent changes
A mining industry lobby group says it is looking forward to the Government's unveiling of a proposed bill to 'fast track' consenting aimed at improving the speed of approval for major infrastructure… Audio
Eye watering cost for Auckland roading project, cyclists say
The government has revealed plans to revive revive the Mill Road corridor project and the East West Link - both costing billions. Audio
The Panel Explainer: Transport
Today on The Panel, land transport and congestion charge expert Scott Wilson explains parts of the new draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport, and why Tauranga balked at congestion… Audio
Rego cost rises 'can't be a broken promise' - Minister Chris Bishop
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has defended not campaigning on the increase to vehicle registration fees, and says it's not a broken promise.
Congestion charges back on agenda for main centres
Congestion charges are set to be firmly back on the agenda for drivers in some of our main centres.
It's been revealed the government is working with Tauranga, Auckland and other councils to come up… Audio
New Plymouth Mayor on funding for roads
A local government transport leader has given the government a "solid B plus" for its new draft transport plan.
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says the plan addresses the poor state of our roading… Audio
SH4 to close for five days for roadworks
Drainage work needs to be carried out at Te Oreore between Whanganui and Raetihi.
'You have to take scale into account': Concern for smaller councils within new water bodies
Rangitīkei mayor Andy Watson is keeping a close eye on the issue of scale in new entities that could be set up to run water services.
Watercare still working to clear West Auckland discoloured water
On Friday residents in several western suburbs reported discoloured water coming out of their taps.
West Auckland's discoloured water 'still safe to drink'
Watercare says sediment and mineral build-up are likely causes of the discoloured water and work is underway to return it to normal.
'Some councils will be just about insolvent' - mayor's warning over water
The repeal of water service reforms has left some councils with significant debt problems, a district mayor says.
Wellington City Council to resume negotiations with Reading Cinema
Wellington City Council is set to resume negotiations with Reading Cinema after a failed bid by councillors to stymie a $32 million property deal.
The council wants to buy the land the closed complex… Audio
Mt Messenger bypass roadblock: Court cases costing millions
Legal challenges to the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki have added $37 million to its cost in 2023-24 alone.
Mayor defends Reading Cinemas deal - 'Fear of city dying also important'
Tory Whanau says Wellington council can invest in both fixing its water infrastructure and revitalising its CBD.
KiwiRail reports big hit to bottom line after ferry project canned
The state-owned company had a $407 million net deficit, largely thanks to costs relating to the project.