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Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure
Auckland Council

Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure

Councils in fast-growing areas could unlock thousands of new homes as the government puts up to $600 million into roads and water works.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Auckland’s volcanic past volatile, unpredictable
Risk & Compliance

Auckland’s volcanic past volatile, unpredictable

Residents and businesses face uncertainty as new research finds Auckland's volcanic field can erupt in bursts or stay quiet for millennia.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Jul 2017
City Rail Link’s ‘big dig’ starts
Auckland Council

City Rail Link’s ‘big dig’ starts

Bulk excavation on Albert Street has begun, bringing about 50 jobs and marking progress on New Zealand’s biggest infrastructure project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Please sir, can we have some more?
Auckland Council

Please sir, can we have some more?

The funding will bring forward 10,500 homes in north-west Auckland, but Mayor Phil Goff says the city still needs billions more to cope with growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
New design tool to encourage accessibility
Auckland Council

New design tool to encourage accessibility

The free online resource offers architects and designers guidance to make Auckland buildings and public spaces usable by people of all abilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Five councils to receive extra infrastructure funding
Auckland Council

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
New Zealand homes gradually going green
Auckland Council

New Zealand homes gradually going green

More homebuyers are seeking healthier, more efficient houses, with Homestar registrations rising tenfold in three years to 6,700.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Suspect cladding found in New Zealand buildings
Risk & Compliance

Suspect cladding found in New Zealand buildings

Fire-proof replacements are under way at two Auckland high-rises after council checks found combustible panels similar to those blamed in Grenfell.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 25th Jun 2017
Auckland Council to sell asset portfolio
Auckland Council

Auckland Council to sell asset portfolio

Proceeds from the final NZD $130 million sale will be ringfenced for public transport and stormwater works as Auckland grows, the council said.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Auckland housing report to boost construction?
Auckland Council

Auckland housing report to boost construction?

A coordinated overhaul could unlock more homes in Auckland, after a taskforce report highlighted the barriers holding back development.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Auckland Taskforce report recommends major changes
Risk & Compliance

Auckland Taskforce report recommends major changes

Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Auckland road pricing moves a step closer
Auckland Council

Auckland road pricing moves a step closer

Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Demand must be balanced with investment
Auckland Council

Demand must be balanced with investment

Auckland’s funding shortfall may force motorway tolls sooner, as infrastructure leaders warn road pricing must also pay for investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Kennedy Point Marina gets approval to drop anchor
Auckland Council

Kennedy Point Marina gets approval to drop anchor

Boating access on Waiheke Island will improve after Auckland Council-backed consent for a 186-berth floating marina was granted.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 21st May 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
Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost
Auckland Council

Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost

More investment in roads, pipes and transport is needed or Auckland’s networks will struggle to cope with 34,500 new homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Building a bridge to international success
Vector

Building a bridge to international success

The bridge’s award haul underlines how a reclaimed Onehunga foreshore has reconnected locals with the sea while easing access across SH20.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
A light weight and robust network analysis platform for real-time operations
Smart Cities

A light weight and robust network analysis platform for real-time operations

Infrastructure managers will hear how data frameworks could make network operations easier to interpret across transport, water, energy and telecoms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

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