New Zealand Government stories
Transport bottlenecks in Auckland could ease as the government’s NZD $2.6 billion package targets roads, rail and bus links.
Auckland businesses could gain GBP £1.3 billion a year if peak-time gridlock is eased, according to a new report warning of mounting costs.
House buyers in Auckland could be paying about GBP £530,000 extra because land use rules are inflating prices, a government-backed report says.
Fundraising teams are giving New Zealanders a taste of hearing loss as the annual Silent Leadership Challenge returns on Friday.
Businesses will get more certainty over carbon pricing as ministers move to reshape the emissions scheme ahead of New Zealand’s 2030 target.
A crown-backed fund could unlock housing developments by easing councils’ debt constraints and paying for roads, water and sewerage.
Councils in fast-growing areas could unlock thousands of new homes as the government puts up to $600 million into roads and water works.
Bulk excavation on Albert Street has begun, bringing about 50 jobs and marking progress on New Zealand’s biggest infrastructure project.
The funding will bring forward 10,500 homes in north-west Auckland, but Mayor Phil Goff says the city still needs billions more to cope with growth.
Better planning and delivery are still needed as New Zealand’s housing and transport gaps far exceed the government’s NZD $1 billion funding boost.
Faster infrastructure spending could bring 60,000 homes forward by up to eight years in New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities.
Protected conservation land cannot be flooded for the proposed Ruataniwha Dam, leaving Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s $900 million scheme in doubt.
A national overhaul is being urged to close gaps in oversight after the Havelock North outbreak exposed weak co-operation across the sector.
Charging networks and low running costs are helping New Zealand’s electric car uptake, as registrations hit a monthly record and sales broadened.
New Zealand could reap up to USD $3.3 billion over 10 years from IoT, but experts say AI support will be needed to unlock the gains.
A government-backed scheme will cut tyre stockpiles, lower fire and pollution risks, and divert millions of discarded tyres into cement works.
Exporters face a shifting trade climate as political upheaval in the EU and US reshapes freight flows and New Zealand's prospects.
Slow adoption is holding back New Zealand firms, with a tech leader warning apathy and risk aversion are stunting export growth.
The opening will complete most of Auckland’s Western Ring Route, giving commuters and freight a faster link across the city from early July.
Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.
