National Party stories
Transport critics say National's road-heavy plan revives costly schemes, with old estimates leaving a multibillion-pound funding gap.
Drivers could face tolls on more roads under ACT’s plan, which would let private investors fund, build and maintain new routes faster.
Low sales volumes are making New Zealand house-price falls swing sharply from month to month, QV says, even as declines ease overall.
The policy is set to cost taxpayers GBP £175 million a year, while experts warn the wider GBP £2.3 billion health package may still fall short.
Property Council New Zealand says the changes could unlock thousands of rental homes as National seeks to attract more investor capital.
Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.
Weak market conditions and higher borrowing costs have driven mortgaged property investors to near-record lows, though cash buyers are still active.
Uncertainty over tax and housing policy could briefly slow residential sales, though commercial activity is likely to stay driven by rates and inflation.
New Zealand home values fell for a 10th straight month in January, leaving prices 7.2% below a year ago and raising further downside risks.
Private capital could help close New Zealand's infrastructure gap, after officials were shown a leasing model for funding projects.
The abandoned GST plan would have aligned fund managers with other service providers, while leaving KiwiSaver balances untouched.
Councils and opponents remain split as the Government's water overhaul promises public ownership but keeps co-governance in place.
Inspections and an independent inquiry will follow two port deaths in a week, as authorities warn of wider safety failures across the sector.
Aucklanders could gain a faster, more connected transport network if the government and council back a billion-dollar light rail plan.
Motorists could face higher pump prices as New Zealand's sustainable biofuels mandate aims to curb transport emissions from April 2023.
Christmas freight and passenger services face major disruption after KiwiRail’s chief executive quit amid looming nationwide strike action.
The bill could unlock up to 105,500 extra homes in major cities by letting most sites add three storeys without resource consents.
The rollout begins in Auckland hospitals and for travellers, as ministers face criticism for delaying quicker Covid detection by over a year.
Critics warn the draft overhaul could leave consenting slower and housebuilding harder, despite ministers promising a leaner planning regime.
Other transport projects are being shelved nationwide as Auckland gets a $685m standalone bridge for cyclists and pedestrians.
