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Critics say the reform could lift housing and infrastructure costs by stripping councils of planning powers and deepening court battles.
Experts warn rebuilding in flood-hit areas could lock communities into repeated damage, forcing a national rethink on who pays to move.
Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.
Successful bidders will share GBP £4.2 million to tackle roadworks safety, urban freight and mixed-mode transport problems.
Up to 100 affordable rentals are planned for Te Taitokerau under a USD $55 million partnership to ease Northland's housing shortage.
Delaying action on the 30-year blueprint risks worsening New Zealand's 118,500-worker shortfall and $210 billion infrastructure gap.
Projects saving time, money and emissions were among eight winners at the 2021 IPWEA NZ Asset Management Excellence Awards.
Critics warn the draft overhaul could leave consenting slower and housebuilding harder, despite ministers promising a leaner planning regime.
The report urges ministers to curb speculation, strengthen tenant rights and expand social housing after finding the crisis breaches basic rights.
Councils could gain new powers and funding tools as a two-year review seeks to overhaul a system critics say is unfit for today’s demands.
Covering 35,000sqm, the wetland is meant to cut pollution, store floodwater and create habitat for endangered native wildlife in South Auckland.
Planning certainty may improve if the RMA is replaced, but businesses and councils fear new laws could still trigger costly litigation and delays.
Sweeping planning and infrastructure reforms could speed housing and business land supply, although transport pricing still awaits progress.
The project will add 93 MW of capacity and offset 100,000 tonnes of CO2 a year as MainPower begins site works near Waipara.
Planners warn the rushed consents could sideline community input and environmental safeguards as recovery projects are sped through this month.
Youth, immigrants and urban Maori are most at risk as planners warn New Zealand must better reflect its diverse communities.
Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.
Fresh funding and planning reforms could speed up roads, water and housing delivery as New Zealand seeks to ease infrastructure bottlenecks.
Contractors still need project-by-project details, with major transport work due to wind down within 18 months and risking industry capacity gaps.
Poor housing could be costing New Zealand health services almost USD $8 million a year, with under-twos especially at risk.
