Infrastructure
Lower rates or better roads? The choice for Hurunui ratepayers
Hurunui ratepayers will have to choose between a lower rate rises or improved roads.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors, the government is making it… Audio
Last stretch of metal road on State Highway network paved
The Forgotten Highway is no longer left behind - as the last stretch of metal road among the State Highway network is sealed in Whangamomona. Whangamomona Hotel owners Vicki and Richard Pratt spoke to… Audio
Tarsealing of Tāngarākau Gorge marks end of an era
The last stretch of metal road in New Zealand's State Highway network has been sealed, with contractors putting on the finishing touches to 12 kilometres of tarseal through the remote Tāngarākau Gorge… Audio
Take a look inside Auckland's new Mormon temple
The temple has taken five years to build, and sits on a multi-million dollar site in Goodwood Heights.
Popular Hutt River rail bridge walkway shut down delayed
The closure of a popular walkway on a rail bridge across the Hutt River has been put on hold to allow Hutt City Council time to develop an alternative.
Boy racers costing ratepayers thousands
Carterton mayor Ron Mark said eventually "these idiot racers, these clowns, are going to get it wrong and someone is going to get killed".
The Panel with Jennie Moreton & Simon Pound (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton & Simon Pound. The trio discuss the rise of hate speech on Elon Musk's social media platform X. In response to yesterday's… Audio
Councillors back recommendation to keep water services under total council control
Ratepayers will now be asked asked to provide feedback on their preferred model, as the council works to establish how it will deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater under new government…
Heavy rain causes flooding in Clutha
Heavy rain and thunder hit parts of the Clutha District on Tuesday night, causing flooding and road closures. Clutha District mayor Brian Cadogan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The $30m plan to protect Masterton from major flooding cost
There are a number of draft concepts that provide flood protection from the Waipoua River.
Council proposes moving township over flood risk
Auckland Council is considering moving Kumeū after finding no other viable solutions. Audio
Section of SH2 to close in Hutt Valley to replace sewerage pipe
One of the Wellington region's busiest roads, State Highway Two through the Hutt Valley will be severely disrupted when Wellington Water digs up an aging sewerage pipe that runs under it. Nick James… Audio
Auckland Council propose moving Kumeū due to flood risk
A proposal to shift Kumeū's town centre over a number of years was revealed to the community by the Auckland Council on Monday night. Ward councillor Greg Sayer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sewerage pipeline work near tapū lake to continue despite protests
The construction of a controversial sewerage pipeline near a Rotorua lake considered tapū by mana whenua is set to continue despite protests.
$3m overspend frustrates Tasman councillors
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Maintaining Tasman's infrastructure this financial year is expected to cost $3 million more than was budgeted for, and the district's councillors aren't happy.
Brain drain claim as engineers quit NZ over stalled infrastructure work
Hundreds of engineers are losing their jobs and leaving our shores due to infrastructure project delays, creating "significant" risk to our nation's development, says the head of New Zealand's…
Government unit moves focus from natural disasters to cyber security
After two years of major damage from storms, a key government unit has made an abrupt change to focus on cyber security over and above natural disasters.
Wellington City Council reveals Golden Mile design
Wellington City Council has revealed the final design for the Golden Mile upgrade on Courtenay Place, but a contractor for most of the project has not yet been hired. Nick James reports. Audio
Wānaka McDonalds opponents fear consenting process overhaul
"Whatever iteration it becomes next, I hope we do take into account what communities around New Zealand want," campaigners say. Audio
