Infrastructure Costs
When it comes to rates bills, the only way is up
10 Apr 2024
Coming soon to an inbox or letterbox near you is something shocking - your next rates bill. Audio
Are big projects doomed to be late and over-budget?
16 Jun 2022
Transmission Gully, the Christchurch stadium, the Waterview Tunnel, the Wellington Town Hall - why do big infrastructure projects take longer and cost more than we expect? Audio
Queenstown hospitality businesses fear bed tax may bring ruin
11 Jul 2018
Some Queenstown businesses say a new bed tax could ruin their livelihoods. The proposal for a local tourist levy is one Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has been campaigning for to help pay… Audio
Mayors around NZ hope to win from Auckland fuel tax
27 Oct 2017
Mayors outside of Auckland hope the city's fuel tax will pave the way for new ways of funding their own massive infrastructure costs. Transport Minister Phil Twyford will bring in a new law allowing… Audio