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New policy aims to ensure affordable and secure electricity – Brown

The government has outlined its commitment to delivering affordable and secure electricity through the release of its Government Policy Statement (GPS) on electricity, Energy...

Major infrastructure projects fast-tracked to boost economy and address deficits

The government has announced a sweeping fast-track approval process for 149 critical projects across various sectors, including transport, housing, and renewable energy. The Fast Track...

Government’s Q4 Action Plan aims to accelerate infrastructure development – Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the Government’s Quarter Four (Q4) Action Plan will focus on streamlining infrastructure development in New Zealand as...

Northland transmission tower collapse report released

The Electricity Authority’s report into the collapse of a Northland transmission tower on 20 June 2024 that left 88,000 people without power has been...

Major water outage in central Wellington as burst water main disrupts traffic and services

A significant water outage in central Wellington has been caused by a burst water main early this morning. The rupture has led to widespread disruption...

Aratere damaged while docking in Wellington Harbour

The troubled Interislander ferry Aratere sustained damage to its hull while docking in Wellington Harbour around 3:30 pm on Thursday, according to Wellington's harbourmaster. Strong...

Wellington councillors walk out over downsized roadworks project

Three Wellington City councillors staged a walkout during a meeting, refusing to vote on a proposal to downsize the Thorndon Quay roadworks project after...

Wellington Water CEO Tonia Haskell resigns following independent report

Wellington Water's chief executive, Tonia Haskell, will step down on Friday after an independent report revealed a significant budget error. Haskell, who has been in...

Contractor error blamed for $60 million power outage in Auckland

An investigation into the collapse of a power pylon near Glorit in the Auckland region, which caused a widespread power outage, has identified contractor...

Study underway to secure national fuel resilience – Jones

A study of New Zealand’s fuel security, including investigating reopening the Marsden Point refinery, will soon get underway as the Coalition Government seeks to...

Auckland CBD businesses struggle amid prolonged construction disruptions

Businesses in Auckland's Central Business District (CBD) are facing severe financial strain due to ongoing roadworks and construction, with some reporting a 70% drop...

Government aims to deliver ’24 hour pothole repairs’

95 per cent of potholes on High Volume, National, and Arterial state highways to be repaired within 24 hours of identification. 85 per cent of...

Northland’s Brynderwyn Hills set to reopen

SH1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is set to reopen tonight at 11.59pm, following a four-month closure that significantly impacted the region’s economy. The SH1 route...

Transpower says Northland outage caused by contractor error during maintenance

A power pylon collapse last Thursday that cut off electricity to most of Northland was due to contractors removing too many nuts from bolts...

‘National Infrastructure Pipeline worth over $120 billion’ – Bishop

The National Infrastructure Pipeline, which provides a national view of current or planned infrastructure projects, from roads, to water infrastructure, to schools, and more,...

Bishop wants increased private sector financing to address ‘infrastructure deficit’

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has called for a greater reliance on private sector financing, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), to fund major infrastructure projects. Speaking at...

Protests against ‘Fast-Track Approvals Bill’ today

Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Auckland, with similar demonstrations taking place across Nelson, Whakatāne, Christchurch, and Tākaka, to oppose the coalition Government’s Fast-Track...

Mangamuka Gorge highway set to reopen by Christmas after extensive repairs

The notorious stretch of State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge, south of Kaitāia, is slated to reopen by Christmas after being closed for over...

Government welcomes smelter agreement

The signing of individual 20-year bilateral long-term contracts between the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), Meridian Energy, Contact Energy, and Mercury NZ will provide...

Auckland stadium options narrowed down to Eden Park revamp and new Waterfront Precinct

Auckland's search for a new premium stadium has been streamlined to two main contenders: an upgraded Eden Park and a fresh waterfront development at...

Farm owner’s battle ends as court approves land acquisition for $280m Mt Messenger Bypass

Tony and Debbie Pascoe, owners of a Taranaki farm, face compulsory acquisition of 11 hectares for the Mt Messenger bypass, with an additional 13...

Wayne Brown proposes $20 billion investment to transform Auckland’s public transport

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has unveiled a proposal for nearly $20 billion in council funding to enhance the city's public transport system in the...

‘Driving ahead with Roads of Regional Significance’ – Simeon Brown

The coalition Government is launching Roads of Regional Significance to sit alongside Roads of National Significance as part of its plan to deliver priority...

Extreme geomagnetic storm prompts grid emergency precautions

A severe geomagnetic storm impacting Earth has been upgraded to an "extreme" G5 classification, leading power grid operator Transpower to issue a "grid emergency"...

Chilly night gives country a power grid emergency

As New Zealand woke to the coldest day of the year, Kiwis experienced freezing temperatures and warnings of rolling power outages due to a...

Wayne Brown wants big changes at Auckland Transport

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has issued a demand to Auckland Transport (AT), urging them to heed the community's voice and implement transit reforms aligned...

Concerns raised over fast-tracking of infrastructure decisions

The Labour party has voiced concerns over legislation granting three ministers authority to fast-track infrastructure projects, citing risks of bias, especially regarding potential political...

Government commits $20m to Westport flood protection

The Government has announced that $20 million in funding will be made available to Westport to fund much needed flood protection around the town. This...

EV advocacy group predicts slow uptake of new road user charges

An electric vehicle advocacy group predicts that electric car drivers will not rush to start paying increased taxes, as new road-user charges come into...

Prominent Aucklanders come out against 35-year lease of Downtown Port

A coalition of influential Auckland figures, including Sir Stephen Tindall, Lady Pippa Blake, Sir Ralph Norris, and MP Chlöe Swarbrick, has formally objected to...

Napier faces 23.7% rates surge to fund cyclone recovery and infrastructure

Homeowners in Napier are bracing for a substantial 23.7% increase in their rates this year, in a move made by the Napier City Council...

Direction of new speed limits rule announced

Cabinet has agreed on the coalition Government’s direction of travel for a new Land Transport Rule to be signed by the end of 2024. This...

15 new Roads of National Significance

The Coalition Government’s priority for investment in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport is to support economic growth and productivity and...

New $500 million Pothole Prevention Fund

The Coalition Government will increase investment in road maintenance, including establishing a new $500 million Pothole Prevention Fund to tackle the record number of...

Northland’s new Kāeo Bridge officially open

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the official opening of the new State Highway 10 (SH10) Kāeo Bridge, which will improve safety and traffic...

Luxon delivers ‘State of the Nation’ speech

Luxon delivered the speech today in Auckland In his inaugural 'State of the Nation' speech, PM Christopher Luxon outlined a comprehensive plan he claims will...

Wayne Brown tells AT to stop work on RFT-funded projects

Mayor Wayne Brown has now formally requested that Auckland Transport immediately stop work on projects funded by the Regional Fuel Tax (RFT). On Tuesday, Mayor...

Proposed Quay Park Precinct Stadium design to be ‘Auckland’s Sydney Opera House’

A global design team envisions the proposed new stadium at Quay Park, dubbed Te Tōangaroa, as potentially becoming Auckland's answer to the Sydney Opera...

Motorists and locals frustrated by congestion delays on State Highway 2 into Tauranga

Motorists are expressing their frustration over significant traffic delays on State Highway 2 into Tauranga, describing the situation as an "absolute joke" and reporting...

Luxon briefed on ‘threats to critical infrastructure’

Officials have highlighted the need to protect critical infrastructure in New Zealand in a briefing to the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, Christopher...

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