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How tolling Auckland roads will fix congestion
Smart Cities

How tolling Auckland roads will fix congestion

Congestion could ease by up to 12% on Auckland's roads under a phased tolling scheme, according to a Ministry of Transport report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
National Party

National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election

The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
How elections can change the property sector
Real estate

How elections can change the property sector

Investor activity may stay buoyant through the 2020 election, with Colliers saying housing policy shifts have usually had only a limited effect.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
National’s transport plan – what will it achieve?
Productivity

National’s transport plan – what will it achieve?

The proposed $31 billion programme would reshape commuting in the upper North Island, while relying on RMA repeal and borrowing powers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
A budget for our times
Education, Learning & Training

A budget for our times

New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
First-home developments going gangbusters
Real estate

First-home developments going gangbusters

Demand for affordable Auckland townhouses is squeezing supply, as first-home buyers snap up projects off the plans before building begins.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Feb 2020
Gaps in infrastructure pipeline 'causing headaches'
Construction

Gaps in infrastructure pipeline 'causing headaches'

Road contractors warn a nearly GBP £3 billion roading shortfall over two years is delaying jobs and leaving crews idle across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Feb 2019
Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support
Construction

Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support

Auckland faces a 50,000-home shortfall as Infrastructure New Zealand warns the urban growth plan must avoid political stand-off to work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply
Urban Planning

Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply

Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017
Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds
Construction

Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds

Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
Climate change to play a major role in election
Power / Energy

Climate change to play a major role in election

Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Five councils to receive extra infrastructure funding
Real estate

Five councils to receive extra infrastructure funding

Up to 60,000 new homes could be built years earlier after the government backed roads and waterworks in five fast-growing councils.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges
Agricultural Technology

Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges

Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Tourism infrastructure package draws mixed response
Sustainability

Tourism infrastructure package draws mixed response

Councils and environmentalists say the money will help, but warn it still falls short of the infrastructure needed for booming visitor numbers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 12th May 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
Planning forum to challenge politicians
Housing

Planning forum to challenge politicians

Planning reforms will face scrutiny in Wellington, with more than 600 delegates set to quiz parties on housing, growth and resilience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Mixed environmental report card from OECD
Urban Planning

Mixed environmental report card from OECD

Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017

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National Party stories

National Party calls out Health Minister's 'dismissive' take on DHB security
Health Technologies

National Party calls out Health Minister's 'dismissive' take on DHB security

Bay of Plenty District Health Board faces up to 860,000 cyber attacks daily, but NZ Health Minister dismisses concerns, says National Party's Dr Reti.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018