Infrastructure
Auckland landlords look to entice tenants with vouchers
Househunters are being offered $500 grocery vouchers or a free week's rent by Auckland landlords keen to lure them - but are being told to hold off for more. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio
Central North Island farmers prepare for the worst as drought hits
The clock is ticking for drought-stricken farmers in the Central North Island who fear if they don't get rain soon, the grass won't grow before winter bites. Our reporter Alexa Cook hit the road to… Audio
Labour sets out investment non-negotiables
Much was made in the build-up about the bipartisan spirit of the summit, with both government and opposition aware of the need to see through projects beyond election cycles. Audio
Italian tunnelers to stay following Infrastructure Investment Summit
Watercare's chief programme delivery officer Shayne Cunis said he was glad to hear the company would remain in New Zealand.
'Not going to get this money back' - Clashes over Wellington Water losses
The acting chair said making the agency review the cost of contracts over the last five years would distract the agency from addressing problems facing the region's water infrastructure.
Flood risk in South Dunedin set to increase
Half of all buildings in South Dunedin are at risk of flooding from rainfall, with the risk to still increase massively over the next 75 years. South Dunedin Future programme manager Jonathan Rowe… Audio
Call for international help on second Auckland harbour crossing
"We need your thoughts, and the lessons you have learnt being involved in similar projects," Chris Bishop has told a summit.
Transpower given more powers to manage supply risks
The changes were made as the energy sector looks to avoid a repeat of the shortages seen last autumn.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising, Labour says… Audio
Infrastructure NZ on govt's Global Investment Summit
Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett was at the Global Investment Summit on Thursday and said he thought the government pitched the country well in its speeches. Leggett spoke to… Audio
Desert Road re-opens: Businesses brace for comedown
Many on Ohakune's main street were doing record sales, some even up to 400 percent during the SH1 road closure. Audio
Desert Road to reopen after two month closure
An Ohakune resident says the recent closure of the Desert Road is the only time the town has wanted roadworks to continue. As Krystal Gibbens reports, it ends a short boom time for businesses along… Audio
Labour hits back at govt over calls for privatisation of core infrastructure
Labour says it does not support the private ownership of core infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and prisons. Labour's infrastructure spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
In today's episode, a veterans charity says the New Zealand government doesn't know how many veterans there are or how many have died by suicide with no formal records kept, cleaners, caterers and… Audio
Dead possum in Woodville water supply leads to written warning for council employee
An employee at Tararua District Council has received a written warning from the Water Services Authority, Taumata Arowai, after failing to report a dead possum in the drinking water at Woodville.
ECan braces for more consent headaches
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Environment Canterbury says it is on top of its consents processing requirements, after its battles.
What's on the table at the government's infrastructure summit
Companies who between them control around $6 trillion worth of funds have made their way to Auckland for the event. Audio
New investigation underway into Lower Hutt sewage plant stench
New investigations are underway into a Lower Hutt sewage plant with a recurrent stench. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Mt Messenger bypass blows budget, gets funding boost
The controversial Mt Messenger Bypass project on State Highway 3 in Taranaki has got a funding boost after a $10 million budget blowout. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to Ingrid… Audio
No plans for SH1 safety improvements in Kaikōura, despite concerns
Business owners are worried about safety at a busy intersection where trucks "thunder" through town.
