Public Transport stories
A new report has reinforced pressure on ministers to back council infrastructure spending, after all eight cities were classed as severely unaffordable.
Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.
Long-term upgrades to tracks, trains and ferries could finally be unlocked as the government shifts rail funding away from annual budget battles.
Contractors still need project-by-project details, with major transport work due to wind down within 18 months and risking industry capacity gaps.
Researchers say both plans favour congestion relief and global image over health equity, leaving outer suburbs short-changed.
Crowds at New Year’s Eve and major events are prompting calls for hidden anti-ram barriers and bollards to secure open public spaces.
Sixty-one terraced homes in Manukau will be priced from GBP £289,000, as the project packages whiteware, landscaping and parking.
Big transport projects and a planned manufacturing hub are boosting demand for homes and rentals across Huntly and wider North Waikato.
Australia faces a 1 percent of GDP infrastructure gap as rapid city growth, labour shortages and slower productivity strain new projects.
Poor housing outcomes and pressure on infrastructure could deepen unless councils, central government and industry align on urban growth planning.
Auckland could gain valuable waterfront land and Northland secure a major jobs boost if the freight port is shifted, but the bill is likely to run to billions.
Questions over Auckland's airport rail spending have intensified as Aeromovel is pitched as a way to slash costs and delivery time dramatically.
Three-quarters of industry leaders want central and local government to overhaul how they work, amid warnings that infrastructure delivery is lagging.
A new report says devolving housing and transport could improve delivery, while central government keeps most tax revenue and oversight.
Rental demand, low upkeep and strong returns are the key tests for buyers weighing up a property investment, advisers say.
Uncertainty over project timing is hampering hiring and investment, with 77% of contractors wanting a clearer pipeline of government work.
Auckland Council has approved a 3,200sqm town square in Takapuna, paving the way for a $7 million revamp of Anzac Street carpark.
Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.
Auckland’s housing shortfall is worsening as consent and completion numbers slip, raising pressure on ministers to speed up land release.
Sydney and Brisbane are set for a wave of transport works, as state budgets channel billions into roads, rail and hospitals despite softer revenues.
