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Commission report spotlights system flaws
Local Government

Commission report spotlights system flaws

The report is seen as a warning that New Zealand’s planning rules are failing cities and could hamper future development unless reform is coherent.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Urban planning Royal Commission needed
Māori

Urban planning Royal Commission needed

Fragmented local decision making is still set to slow growth unless planning, funding and delivery are aligned, Infrastructure New Zealand says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Court decides on council code compliance certificates
Disaster Recovery

Court decides on council code compliance certificates

The ruling limits local authorities' exposure after the Invercargill City Council won its appeal over liability for Stadium Southland's collapse.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Planning forum to challenge politicians
New Zealand Labour Party

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
Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed
Taxation

Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed

Councils say tourism growth is straining toilets, roads and car parks, with more than 680 projects worth NZD $1.38 billion in train.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive policy
Sustainability

LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive policy

Communities face billions in upgrade costs as local councils seek a single framework linking freshwater standards, funding and affordability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum
Auckland Council

Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum

Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
AI, collaborative consumption and climate change driving urban design
Smart Cities

AI, collaborative consumption and climate change driving urban design

Urban planners say rising heat, driverless cars and the shared economy are reshaping New Zealand cities and infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Ninety per cent of rivers and lakes swimmable by 2040
LAWA

Ninety per cent of rivers and lakes swimmable by 2040

Nearly 10,000km more waterways will need upgrading as New Zealand seeks to lift swimmable rivers and lakes to 90 per cent by 2040.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
Enabling faster and better urban development
Auckland Council

Enabling faster and better urban development

Urban redevelopment could move three to five years faster under proposed legislation aimed at easing Auckland’s housing and infrastructure pressures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
Purchase secures part of Dunedin’s heritage
Local Government

Purchase secures part of Dunedin’s heritage

The council will shape Sammy’s future with a two-year rent holiday after paying NZD $128,000 for the landmark venue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017
Fund to help make Wellington’s buildings safer
Risk & Compliance

Fund to help make Wellington’s buildings safer

Owners of vulnerable Wellington buildings will get help with costly earthquake safety work, with a NZD $3 million fund set up by government.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017

Global Stories

Local Government stories

Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi
Wireless Networks

Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi

The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi's public library after hours.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Auckland local board to establish tech innovation hub
Auckland Transport

Auckland local board to establish tech innovation hub

Auckland's Waitematā board seeds tech growth, investing £12,000 to kickstart a local innovation hub in Uptown/Newton.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016
Enghouse Interactive provides valuable insights on local government customers
Customer Relationship Management

Enghouse Interactive provides valuable insights on local government customers

Given their great success with councils and local government customers, Enghouse Interactive provides invaluable insights on the industry.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Local Government stories

Cirrus Networks revenue continues climb; company inks new deal
DataCentre infrastructure

Cirrus Networks revenue continues climb; company inks new deal

Cirrus Networks revenues for FY16 are up, but heavy investment has seen the company post a loss for the year. Meanwhile, it announces another new deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Promapp's BPM software to service Bayside City Council
Risk & Compliance

Promapp's BPM software to service Bayside City Council

Bayside City Council in Victoria has brought Promapp on board to provide its business process management software.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016