Infrastructure
Building enough supply chain resilience, sustainability to survive next global crisis
Analysis - External events can severely disrupt the flow of goods, delay deliveries or damage critical infrastructure.
'Is there not other options?' Controversial Ruataniwha Dam back on council agenda
"This is always going to be an emotional subject," but could help with water security, one councillor says. Audio
Huge water leak in Wellington buckles road, cracks pavement
A man working nearby said he thought the council was putting in "a kayak lane" and lamented the impact on local businesses.
Deep pockets needed for water reform
South Wairarapa and Carterton households could be faced with an average water bill of $7000 by 2035 if Wairarapa councils go solo for transformational water reform.
Nelson Hospital: Govt commits $10.6m for ED improvements
The government has revisited plans for a complete rebuild of the hospital.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Ella Henry (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Nick Leggett and Ella Henry discuss the party-hopping process that the Green party may decide to utilise and the disparity in the cost of parking… Audio
Tararua mayor's ultimatum over highway toll
Tracey Collis says there is little public support for a toll on the replacement Manawatū Tararua highway.
$40m makeover for Palmerston North Airport
The revamp will take two years, transforming the airport into a regional transport hub.
Tauranga votes to fluoridate water, but mayor questions safety
Mahé Drysdale has voted against adding fluoride to the city's water supply, saying he has "real question marks around safety" and wants more assurances it did not pose a risk.
Peters' $100b infrastructure fund is the right idea. Politics-as-usual is the problem
Analysis - Success will hinge on getting the details right and, more importantly, getting the politics out of infrastructure planning.
Govt may intervene in Wellington City Council management
The Local Government Minister says he is seeking advice on options to intevene in Wellington City Council following plans to change its long term plan. The comments came after the the city council… Audio
Sir Brian Roche appointed new public service commissioner
Sir Brian Roche has been appointed as the new public service commissioner. Sir Brian has held a number of top roles at the Auckland Regional Transport Authority, Waka Kotahi and NZ Post. Audio
Minister warns council over airport runway saga
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has labelled the decision "perilous".
Bluebridge's Connemara ferry to be monitored more closely
Maritime NZ does not currently approve and certify the operation and its crew, carry out the regular flag state control inspections, nor undertake the same audit of its safety management systems.
Winston Peters' $100 billion fund must be 'depoliticised' - major KiwiSaver provider
But the proposed infrastructure fund is getting the thumbs up from Simplicity managing director Sam Stubbs.
Pylon collapse: Upgraded lines and big batteries considered
Beefed-up transmission lines allowing more energy to be produced in the Far North, and a grid-scale battery to keep the lights on if the national grid fails again, are among options being explored…
Wairarapa water decision is council's biggest in 15 years - mayor
People are being invited to workshops as three councils decide whether to opt in or out of a Wellington regional water organisation.
Draft report on Marsden Point reopening received by officials
Officials have received a draft report into re-establishing the Marsden Point oil refinery in Northland.
'No one wants this': Locals vow to keep fighting toll
Submissions on tolling the replacement Manawatū Gorge road have now closed, but residents are refusing to give up. Audio
Boil water notice remains for Clutha District
Flooding throughout Otago last weekend overwhelmed several water-treatment plants in Clutha District.
