Infrastructure
Report into Northland power outage released
A major new report into the massive power outage across most of Northland found it was entirely avoidable. Transpower executive general manager grid delivery Mark Ryall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Improving indoor air quality could save NZ one billion
A new report says improving indoor air quality in offices and schools could benefit New Zealand by $1 billion over ten years. Shamubeel Eaqub who co-wrote the paper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Officials warn govt over business cases for infrastructure projects
Officials have warned the government about business cases for infrastructure projects being so weak they are disconnected from reality. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hamish McNeilly on why he's fallen in love with a rubbish app
Hamish joins Emile Donovan to discuss the Dunedin City Council's Kerbside Collections App Audio
Cabinet has not discussed Interislander ferries replacement - Willis
No discussions or proposals for replacements have gone to Cabinet in the nine months since the government cancelled the new fleet.
High Court rolls chair of Watercare just 3 months into job
Auckland Council goes back to drawing board on rule change appointing Maurice Williamson's 'connection' to oversee $10b water company.
Boil water notice issued for parts of Motueka
Tasman District Council says a sewage overflow was discovered in Grey Street near Motueka High School and may have been happening for two days or more.
Made in NZ: the smart petrol pump
For Made In NZ today we're taking a trip to the Rangitikei, specifically Marton, And a company called P. E. C. who have been designing and making petrol pumps since 1939. They claim to be the first to… Audio
First section of Marlborough's Kenepuru Road to reopen after storms
The speed limit on Kenepuru Road will also be reduced from 100 to 60km/h.
'It's just not good enough': Govt targeted over ferry woes
There are fears lives could be lost if the government doesn't step in to bring the country's ailing Cook Strait ferry services up to scratch.
Private property rights at 'core' of RMA replacements
They'll ditch rules that "invite every Tom, Dick, and Harry to vexatiously object to peaceful use and development", the government says.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 September 2024
On today's episode, the head of Transporting New Zealand says the unreliability of Cook Strait ferries is placing stress and strain on the country's supply chain, the NZDF is warning civilian staff… Audio
Auckland's Wynyard Quarter bridge set to reopen in December
The Wynyard Crossing bridge, linking the city centre to businesses in the Quarter, has been stuck upright since March.
Concerns new ferries won't carry railway vehicles
The rail advocacy group The Future is Rail, is holding meetings in Marlborough this weekend, over concerns that the new Cook Strait ferries won't be designed to carry railway vehicles. Samantha Gee… Audio
Govt enlists vans for pothole patrols
The data collection vans will replace on-the-ground inspections across Aotearoa.
Tauranga City Council pauses hotel and conference centre plans
It comes as central government directs councils to "rein in the fantasies" and get back to core business.
Locals disheartened over proposed toll road
Tararua Mayor Tracey Collis says locals are feeling 'incredibly disheartened' over a proposed road toll on their new Te Ahu a Turanga highway. Corin Dann spoke to Tracey Collis. Audio
Hoped new data on Hawke's Bay aquifers will reduce risk of contamination
The project looked at the region's freshwater aquifers and will inform policies to reduce the risk of drinking water contamination.
Parihaka gets $6 million grant to modernise wastewater system
The Parihaka papakāinga, a village on ancestral Māori land, is located on the rural coast of Taranaki and is home to three marae and about 30 dwellings.
West Auckland businesses sceptical roads will be fixed by latest deadline
Nearly two years after the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, repairs are still being made to Scenic Drive in the Waitākere Ranges. Audio
