'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centre
Central government directs councils to get back to core business.
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Watercare's blaming heavy rainfall over June and July.
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“This expansion is transformative for our business, and for the region.'
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
What lies beneath: Seismic survey work to help in Hikuwai bridge reconstruction
'The team are working hard towards a construction start early next year.'
Architect pitches new harbour crossing concept to Auckland's mayor
It is estimated the bridge could be built within a decade.
How Hawkins won giant $800m new Auckland Airport terminal contract
Downer-owned builder wins huge job, the largest private infrastructure job of its type.
‘Incredibly destructive’: Opposition 'up in arms' over Mayor Brown's new harbour bridge plan
'We agree on a lot but definitely not on this,' a North Shore councillor says.
Inside Economics: Do we really need to spend more on infrastructure?
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Ryan Bridge: Can MPs ever agree on infrastructure - or do we need a dictatorship to get things done?
OPINION: There’s one simple way to fix all our problems overnight: Let’s ditch democracy.
Watch: Near-miss head-on crash caught on camera, highlights dangers of dynamic lanes
Concerns were raised about the Panmure Hwy Bridge last month. A fix is still in the works.
Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt
Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.
City with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver it
New laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.
Watercare's secret $20m deal with iwi raises ratepayer concerns
Auckland ratepayers stumped up an additional $20m to care for the Waikato River.
Northport fast-track bid sparks debate over Rosie Mercer's involvement
Rosie Mercer's wide-ranging advice to Ministers: fast-track, infrastructure & the regions.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown calls out construction sector and Govt
OPINION: 'Do you just sign up and take the money?', Auckland Mayor said.
Watch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport plan
The plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.
Shane Te Pou: Aotearoa adrift - squandering time and money on failed infrastructure
OPINION: The two major political parties need to grow up and come together.
Claire Trevett: Little wonder Hipkins is sceptical of Bishop's olive branch on infrastructure
OPINION: Bishop wants political consensus on 30-year pipeline of infrastructure projects.
Bruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money tree
OPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.
Residents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to traffic
The bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.
Matthew Hooton: New infrastructure plan needs Labour’s support
OPINION: Bishop’s plan will require National and Labour to compromise with each other.
Govt plans public-private partnerships reboot
Act MP Simon Court is looking at how the PPP framework can be improved.
Building Nations 2024: Users to pay for new roads, upgrades
Drivers can expect to see more tolls and road-user charges, says Transport Minister.
Labour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructure
Chris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.
Infrastructure: What are we up for and how will we pay for it?
When it comes to infrastructure, we face a series of trade-offs.
New national infrastructure agency to map out 30-year plan
The agency will be established from December.
The benefits of an apolitical pipeline
Sean Sweeney will leave his role leading Auckland’s City Rail Link for Ireland.
Nick Leggett: Political consensus critical to the future of infrastructure
OPINION: Bipartisanship on transport provides certainty.
Tracey Ryan: All solutions must be on the table to tackle infrastructure woes
OPINION: We need all the resource and funding tools we can get to tackle infrastructure.
Infrastructure investment needs creative thinking
Private sector has a role to play as we find our way out of our infrastructure deficit.
Auckland Airport a pipeline for further infrastructure investment
This huge project is creating a ready-made workforce for the future.
Barbara Edmonds: Halted projects - the urgent need for infrastructure action
OPINION: A bipartisan agreement would be a positive step forward.
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