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Westpower hydro scheme decision highlights issues
Power / Energy

Westpower hydro scheme decision highlights issues

The cancelled Waitaha project exposes how uncertain consents can waste years and millions for regional developers and renewables alike.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Infrastructure New Zealand calls for enhanced regional government
Māori

Infrastructure New Zealand calls for enhanced regional government

A new report says devolving housing and transport could improve delivery, while central government keeps most tax revenue and oversight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
New Zealand the world’s ‘innovation lab’ for climate change
Disaster Recovery

New Zealand the world’s ‘innovation lab’ for climate change

Rising climate risks are pushing planners to urge stronger resilience in communities, buildings and disaster recovery across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities reveals research focus
Smart Cities

Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities reveals research focus

Research will focus on ageing residents, cheaper healthy homes and walkable streets as New Zealand tackles housing shortages and urban planning gaps.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti
Māori

'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti

A 30-year lease deal clears the way for Gisborne Airport’s long-planned upgrade, with the ageing 1960s terminal due to be expanded and strengthened.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th May 2018
New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified

Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Palmerston North green grabs local government gold
Sustainability

Palmerston North green grabs local government gold

Native bird numbers and water quality have improved in Palmerston North after a 16-year community planting effort won national recognition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Wairarapa’s fate in its own hands
Wellington Regional Council

Wairarapa’s fate in its own hands

The final call on a proposed Wairarapa District Council now rests with voters, who can trigger a poll to decide its fate.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto
Sustainability

LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto

Local councils are seeking more funding and policy support as climate change, ageing and infrastructure pressures reshape communities ahead of the 2017 election.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Jun 2017
Freshwater Symposium addresses water improvement
Agricultural Technology

Freshwater Symposium addresses water improvement

Broad agreement emerged in Wellington that cleaner waterways will require years of coordinated spending, science and shared responsibility across sectors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Ngati Whatua to buy Ports of Auckland?
Auckland Council

Ngati Whatua to buy Ports of Auckland?

A possible sale could unlock GBP £550 million for Auckland Council while keeping the city port in New Zealand hands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Vivid pointers for a brighter future
Māori

Vivid pointers for a brighter future

New Zealand could hit net zero only by changing land use, as the report says a clean power grid and more electric transport are not enough.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 7th May 2017
Excellent disaster response recognised with top award
Auckland Council

Excellent disaster response recognised with top award

A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017
Planning conference to discuss three key issues
Smart Cities

Planning conference to discuss three key issues

Planners face fresh pressure from fast-moving reforms, housing demand and hazard risks as more than 600 delegates gather in Wellington.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Auckland-based Animation College proves popular in Rotorua
Māori

Auckland-based Animation College proves popular in Rotorua

Animation College extends its campus in Rotorua due to growing demand in the Bay of Plenty, with students now working at Digital Basecamp.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Commission report spotlights system flaws
Local Government

Commission report spotlights system flaws

The report is seen as a warning that New Zealand’s planning rules are failing cities and could hamper future development unless reform is coherent.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Urban planning Royal Commission needed
Māori

Urban planning Royal Commission needed

Fragmented local decision making is still set to slow growth unless planning, funding and delivery are aligned, Infrastructure New Zealand says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Forest & Bird pulls out of Land and Water Forum
Sustainability

Forest & Bird pulls out of Land and Water Forum

The government's freshwater proposals have prompted the conservation group to quit a nine-year collaboration, deepening a split over river standards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017

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