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Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms
Law

Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms

Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Contractors not to blame for Wellington Water dysfunction
Supply Chain

Contractors not to blame for Wellington Water dysfunction

Blame on builders could distract from governance reforms as Wellington’s water networks face persistent failures, mounting costs and service risks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
More houses for sale now than in the last decade
Property Market

More houses for sale now than in the last decade

Buyers now have more negotiating power as national housing stock tops 35,000, even though new listings came in below expectations in February.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Domestic Real Estate
Property Market

Domestic Real Estate

National average asking prices rose 60.3% in 10 years, but Auckland lagged as regional New Zealand drove most of the gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Inclusiveness in an AI driven city
Smart Cities

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city

Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
What councils need most in 2025
Procurement

What councils need most in 2025

Ratepayers could face more pressure unless ministers ease red tape, funding rules and reporting burdens on councils this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
JAPAN BUILD 2024 Expands International Presence for its 9 th Tokyo Edition
Smart Cities

JAPAN BUILD 2024 Expands International Presence for its 9 th Tokyo Edition

More than 560 exhibitors from around the world will help draw 34,443 visitors to Tokyo Big Sight, signalling stronger global demand for building tech.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Feedback sought on 30 year infrastructure plan
Data Analytics

Feedback sought on 30 year infrastructure plan

Future investment choices could be shaped by New Zealand's National Infrastructure Plan, as the commission seeks public feedback on its approach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Homes sitting empty amid housing shortage
Housing

Homes sitting empty amid housing shortage

Tauranga’s housing squeeze is worsened by 2,142 empty homes, though the mayor says filling them beats building anew.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Public infrastructure lacking in transparency
Education, Learning & Training

Public infrastructure lacking in transparency

A lack of disclosure on New Zealand’s big projects is obscuring costs, designs and accountability, critics say, as billions are spent in secret.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Urban Planning stories

BEX Asia (The Built Environment Expo) in Singapore
Digital twins

BEX Asia (The Built Environment Expo) in Singapore

Held at Marina Bay Sands in September, the expo is expected to draw thousands of professionals seeking deals, contacts and CPD points.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Aerologix & Soar team up to create massive digital atlas
Smart Cities

Aerologix & Soar team up to create massive digital atlas

Aerologix and Soar have teamed up to launch the world's largest digital atlas, integrating over 36,000 drone pilots with 700,000 maps.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Urban Planning stories

NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use
Smart Cities

NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use

The New South Wales Government has unveiled Land iQ, a data platform designed to enhance land management and expedite pre-planning for industry use.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Hadean partners with Google Cloud to enhance spatial platform
Smart Cities

Hadean partners with Google Cloud to enhance spatial platform

Hadean partners with Google Cloud to integrate AI models into its spatial computing platform, enhancing virtual simulations for disaster preparedness and urban planning.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
AI to reshape Australian office space requirements
Smart Cities

AI to reshape Australian office space requirements

Research suggests that AI is set to transform Australian office space needs, with an expected increase of 483,000 sqm to support evolving demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push
Smart Cities

Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push

Edinburgh City Council has adopted Genetec Security Center in its Smart City Strategy to enhance public safety and urban planning, securing vital funding support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
MapAI secures $1.3 million for generative AI growth
Unified Communications

MapAI secures $1.3 million for generative AI growth

MapAI has secured $1.3 million in funding for its Generative AI data analytics platform, aiming to enhance user engagement with geospatial data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024