Urban Planning stories
Most New Zealanders want flood-risk homes disclosed, as a survey warns opaque climate messaging could damage trust across property markets.
Councils face tighter limits on rezoning fertile farmland for housing, as ministers say it is needed to safeguard New Zealand’s food supply.
Affordable Southland is drawing first home buyers and investors, with Invercargill’s median house price hitting a record NZD $488,000 in August.
New rules are set to speed up consents and cut costs for infrastructure, as the Government scraps the 30-year-old Resource Management Act.
Higher urban land costs and borrowing pressures have driven New Zealand house prices up for two decades, though reforms may ease them.
Digital tools could help New Zealand builders deliver homes faster and cheaper as shortages, costs and delays threaten supply.
The free platform gives councils rapid access to global case studies and market intelligence, helping officials find proven fixes faster.
The tax break leaves motorists with little relief while costing New Zealand more than GBP £500 million and delaying cleaner transport investment.
Experts say the government’s adaptation plan may leave councils and vulnerable communities exposed to worsening floods, heat and sea-level rise.
A voluntary new tool will let property groups measure social sustainability impacts across construction projects, precincts and assets.
A 40-year plan for the Snowy Mountains town could ease housing pressure and help Jindabyne shift from a ski-season economy.
A High Court ruling has deepened fears Auckland Council’s climate plan may be sidelined as transport decisions cut emissions far too slowly.
Wellington’s climate strategy has put it among 280 cities worldwide shortlisted by WWF, with results due later in July.
Thousands of new townhouses could be built without design oversight as rapid housing intensification looms across New Zealand's major cities.
Cyclists and pedestrians can now cross safely after a lightweight steel retrofit won top honours at the SCNZ awards.
Her research on resilience and workforce challenges is set to bolster governance as BRANZ seeks better outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand's building sector.
Industry groups say Labor’s policies could ease affordability pressures after its weekend win made housing reforms more likely.
Housing and building rules need sharper targets and tougher enforcement if New Zealand is to cut emissions, experts say.
Researchers say the city lacks health-focused planning, with low walkability and only 56 percent of residents near regular public transport.
Councils face tighter deadlines as new rules could bring taller housing to city centres and transit hubs, raising pressure on infrastructure.
