Infrastructure
Transporting NZ 'disappointed' over Desert Road closure
Transporting NZ says it is extremely disappointed to hear the Desert Road will close for two months over summer. Transporting NZ CEO Dom Kalasih spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Concrete roads cheaper and less polluting: report
A new report says building major highways out of concrete instead of asphalt would be 17-percent cheaper on average and less polluting in the long-run. The Infometrics report was commissioned by… Audio
Section of State Highway 1, Desert Road, to close for two months over summer
Waka Kotahi agrees it will "hugely inconvenient" but road building needs to happen when it's warm. Audio
Housing in NZ faces lack of supply as demand grows
We often talk about New Zealand having a problem with its supply of housing, and although prices have fallen in recent years, affordability is still stretched and that's due in part to a lack of… Audio
SH6 close to reopening after critical rock removal work finishes
Crews have worked hard over the weekend to remove rocks fallen at the Epitaph Slip, Waka Kotahi says.
Businesses in Tauranga blame new road layout for drop in sales
Tauranga business owners say sales have dropped because of a new road layout and one fears she'll have to shut her store.
Work to clear dangerously large, unstable rocks above road continues
Torrential rain last weekend caused flooding, slips and closed roads on the West Coast.
New design sought for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centre
A facility with a bombing pool, splash pad, toddler pool, eight indoor swimming lanes and two outdoor lanes was approved to replace the city's outdoor pool and the QEII Youth Centre.
West Coast appeals for local stash of Bailey bridges
Several South Island bridges were sent to the North Island earlier this year after Cyclone Gabriel took out eight bridges.
Town cut off from SH1 more than two years polishes up for reopening
"We felt it was worthwhile doing a little bit of mahi around town, having a little bit of a clean up, putting our best foot forward," locals say.
New public-private partnerships framework has Labour's backing
A new public-private partnerships framework has been released by the government, with backing from the opposition.
Uncertain times for Westland tourism businesses
'For tourists, it is very uncertain times' - Westland businesses fielding cancellations.
Council faces hefty maintenance bill if major road is tolled
The Tararua District Council faces maintaining the alternatives - Saddle Road and Pahīatua Track - which would be used as an alternative to the tolled road.
Main highway still shut after deluges, slips, evacuations and floods
With the main tourist route to Fox Glacier closed, a lodge owner has seen more than half of her bookings for one day disappear. Audio
2km move means no mail amid NZ Post stoush
Gary Phillips had "no problem" with his mail for years. Now that he's moved house from one side of the motorway to the other, there's nothing. Audio
The revitalisation of Drews Ave and urban contemporary spaces
The central arts and historic precinct of Drews Avenue in Whanganui has been rejuvenated in recent years. In 2020, the council received funding from Waka Kotahi NZTA as part of the ‘Streets for… Audio
Watch: Tourists' SUV washed away in Otago river
Tourists driving on a road next to the Dart River in Otago found the road had been undermined, and had to quickly scramble out of the car.
Some Gisborne roads may revert to unsealed, amid budget cuts
Some of Gisborne's asphalt roads will be switched to unsealed as the district council looks to save money, and public meetings have been held to discuss the impact.
Christchurch Engine Centre to get $250 million expansion
It will allow the introduction of new GTF engine repair and maintenance, and permit work done overseas to now be done in New Zealand.
Port Taranaki strengthens main breakwater wave wall
Port Taranaki is strengthening the wave wall of its main breakwater to better protect vessels and people and help prepare the port for future trade.
