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Bethlehem retirees want footpath extended so they can walk safely
Urban Planning

Bethlehem retirees want footpath extended so they can walk safely

Council estimates the missing Carmichael Rd links would cost about NZD $1.175 million, leaving older residents to cross a busy road for now.

By Ayla Yeoman • 3 min read • Today
Stolen copper costs taxpayers $330k as thieves target Wellington rail cables
Official information request

Stolen copper costs taxpayers $330k as thieves target Wellington rail cables

Disruption and repair bills are mounting as copper thieves have cost Wellington rail services more than $330,000 in two years.

By Justin Wong • 3 min read • Today
Fale Malae Trust blindsided by proposed $5m funding cut
Official information request

Fale Malae Trust blindsided by proposed $5m funding cut

Commuters and freight users have borne the brunt of copper theft, with rail cabling losses topping $330,000 in Wellington over two years.

By Justin Wong • 3 min read • Yesterday
Fresh bid to create new Auckland regional park
Auckland Council

Fresh bid to create new Auckland regional park

Backers say regional park status could better protect 71 hectares of heritage and coastal habitat in Chatswood and Birkenhead.

By Torika Tokalau • 3 min read • Yesterday
Fresh bid to create new Auckland regional park
Auckland Council

Fresh bid to create new Auckland regional park

A volunteer group says the merger would better protect heritage and ecology at the 71-hectare headland, after councillors rejected it in 2022.

By Torika Tokalau • 3 min read • 2 days ago
More than $3 million boost for Christchurch, South Island rail announced
KiwiRail

More than $3 million boost for Christchurch, South Island rail announced

Commuters from Rangiora and Rolleston could be back on passenger rail by mid-2027, but councils must still agree funding and fares remain unclear.

By David Hill • 3 min read • Last week
Canterbury's regional council lays out priorities for next Government
Local Government

Canterbury's regional council lays out priorities for next Government

Flood protection funding, transport investment and biosecurity are among Canterbury council's demands as it seeks certainty from the next Government.

By David Hill • 3 min read • Last week
Manawatū-Whanganui regional council to make 'trade-offs' ahead of rates caps
Climate change

Manawatū-Whanganui regional council to make 'trade-offs' ahead of rates caps

Residents face slimmer services and delayed projects as the council tries to stay within a future 2% to 4% rates cap.

By Rebecca Hogan • 2 min read • Last week
Harrowing seven-hour journey home for wheelchair user after three bus failures
Public Transport

Harrowing seven-hour journey home for wheelchair user after three bus failures

A council investigation has been launched after Tracy Peters was stranded by three faulty bus ramps and forced into a 30-kilometre detour home.

By Sally Wenley • 6 min read • Last week
'Do they go without food?': Fury over SuperGold peak bus travel axing
Public Transport

'Do they go without food?': Fury over SuperGold peak bus travel axing

The change could leave older Waikato residents paying for hospital trips at peak times, with 60% of submissions opposing the plan.

By Jordan Smith • 3 min read • Last week
Wellington trains resume after attempted cable theft causes delays
KiwiRail

Wellington trains resume after attempted cable theft causes delays

Passengers on Wellington's Kāpiti Line faced delays and cancellations this morning after a reported tunnel intrusion prompted a police inspection.

By RNZ • 1 min read • This month
Parking fix for Hawke's Bay sports hub gains momentum
Urban Planning

Parking fix for Hawke's Bay sports hub gains momentum

Council backing for a revised master plan means detailed design work can begin on parking and traffic fixes at the busy sports park.

By Linda Hall • 4 min read • Last month
How has the new CRL affected Auckland hospo? It's a mixed bag
Small Business

How has the new CRL affected Auckland hospo? It's a mixed bag

Hospitality around Auckland's new rail stations is seeing only modest gains so far, with some cafes busier and others still waiting for a real lift.

By Serena Solomon • 5 min read • Last month
'Bone-shaking and vomit-inducing': Rough ride ahead for Wairarapa commuters
Wellington Regional Council

'Bone-shaking and vomit-inducing': Rough ride ahead for Wairarapa commuters

Passengers face a month of rail disruption this summer, with only 44% of Wairarapa Line services running on time in August.

By Emily Ireland • 3 min read • Last month
Canterbury's regional council continuing to support Chathams, for now
Local Government

Canterbury's regional council continuing to support Chathams, for now

Support for the Chatham Islands' core regional services will continue during a planned transition as a 22-year arrangement winds down next June.

By David Hill • 2 min read • Last month

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Cardiff hosts Soroptimists' conference on women's issues
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Cardiff hosts Soroptimists' conference on women's issues

More than 400 delegates will debate women's safety, health and equality as Soroptimists gather in Cardiff for a two-day conference.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last month
Austroads issues flood management guidance for roads
Risk & Compliance

Austroads issues flood management guidance for roads

The new guidance urges road agencies to plan for knock-on disruption to freight, public transport and emergency access when flooding hits.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month