Infrastructure
Controversial housing project granted resource consent
The Plimmerton Farm development received the green light to be included in the new Fast-Track Approvals Bill last month.
Mayor at odds with council over Bluff wastewater changes
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark says he would rather operate Bluff's wastewater network on an expired consent than "gallop ahead" of water reforms.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
On today's episode, a new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a… Audio
Dunedin council commits to funding of Save Our Southern Hospital campaign
The Dunedin City Council is not ruling out boosting their hospital campaign coffers again, after retrospectively approving $146,000 to cover costs.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 October 2024
On today's episode, the Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election, a new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10… Audio
Section of SH1 closed for more than two years to reopen
The 13km section of State Highway 1 has been closed since August 2022.
'Get on with it' - Wellington councillor publicly scolds colleagues
Wellington City councillors were told they needed to improve their behaviour "otherwise there will not be a next election for us".
Rakiura/Stewart Island to crack down on inconsiderate parking
A Rakiura/Stewart Island Ward councillor is relieved the Southland District Council is attempting to crack-down on anti-social parking.
Government accused of undermining project it's fast-tracked
More than 8000 new homes are set to be fast-tracked on the outskirts of Wellington, but the region's public transport plan is up in the air. Audio
Amid protests, sewerage scheme controversy, council removes worksite fence at Lake Rotokākahi
The move comes as Rotorua Lakes Council waits for a court decision to stop "interference" from mana whenua protesting the $29 million Tarawera Sewerage Scheme.
‘Disaster’ - Tauranga’s marine precinct sale $4m below value
Tauranga City Council sold the precinct for $13.987m to a developer who proposed transforming it into a "premier superyacht refit destination".
'People die before they get seen' - Southland's cancer dilemma
Patient advocate Melissa Vining says Southland cancer patients are facing double the nationally recommended wait time to be seen. Audio
Second deoderiser cannon not helping Seaview poo smell - locals
Business owners near Lower Hutt's Seaview Wastewater treatment plant say the installation of a second deodoriser cannon is doing little to mask the persistent faecal smell coming from the plant… Audio
Harihari ratepayers nervous of new flood scheme costs
Ratepayers who pay for flood protection in the Harihari district are nervously awaiting a consultants' report on revamping the stopbank system.
Treatment plant stinks of 'hydrogen sulphide and faeces', residents say
Deodorisers installed to manage the stench are "the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff," a councillor says. Audio
Marsden Point: New plan to revitalise former refinery
It's hoped the transformation will boost energy resilience and support decarbonisation.
Major hotel operator returns to Christchurch with $32m buyout
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is returning for the first time since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
Mayor calls for clarity from Minister as Wellington observer appointed
Lower Hutt's mayor says most metropolitan councils will soon face the same problem Wellington does on funding water infrastructure. Audio
Voting period nearly over for Auckland's most underground election
Auckland's Entrust election is nearing the end of its voting period, but will this year's candidates be able to break the 30 year chokehold one group has had on it? Audio
Transmission Gully link road to close for five months
Just two years after opening, Wellington's Transmission Gully link road is being ripped up - and people online are asking why this wasn't sorted from the start. The road - which connects the… Audio
