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Inside Auckland Airport’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment

Travellers will soon pass under one roof as the airport replaces its ageing 57-year-old domestic terminal in a NZD $3.9 billion rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2023

Auckland Council

Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation

Auckland ratepayers are facing renewed scrutiny of amalgamation as critics say bigger councils bring higher costs, weaker oversight and less local control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023

Unified Communications

Honeywell and Link Alliance join forces to improve Auckland's public transport

Honeywell is working with Link Alliance to install integrated control system and communications system for Auckland's City Rail Link Project.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Green Party

ACT & Greens agree fuel tax cut ‘poorly targeted’

Critics say the extension shifts more than NZD $1.3 billion a year from roads to petrol discounts, favouring higher earners over low-income households.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Data Analytics

Is the cul-de-sac is an urban planning dead end?

Disconnected suburban layouts can raise costs, limit transport and walking, and make everyday errands and school trips harder for families.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2023

Sustainability

Repeating past mistakes of RMA

Critics say the overhaul could add bureaucracy and legal uncertainty, raising doubts it will ease New Zealand’s housing crisis.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Sustainability

Steel awards showcase strength and innovation

More than 200 industry leaders gathered in Nelson as judges pared 56 entries to 21 finalists for steel projects spanning bridges, sculpture and transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Nov 2022

Hybrid & Remote Work

Future of inter-regional train travel in New Zealand

Passengers could miss out unless new inter-regional rail is funded sustainably, as Infrastructure New Zealand urges a focus on maintenance and existing metro upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

Smart Cities

Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport

Passengers across New Zealand will eventually tap cards and mobile wallets on buses, trains and ferries, but the rollout is not due until 2026.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022

Digital Transformation

Tauranga roading project among international awards finalists

The Takitimu North Link scheme could boost Western Bay of Plenty transport links and safety after making the Roads & Highways finals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022

Customer Experience

Better managing transport incidents

Transport agencies are being urged to improve coordination as unplanned disruptions across multiple modes threaten commuters' daily journeys.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022

Downer

‘Outstanding individual’ takes out supreme construction award

A female civil engineer’s 30-year career has been crowned with the inaugural CCNZ Hynds Construction Supreme Award in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022

Supply Chain

KiwiRail buys ferry for $8.6m in leadup to Christmas

Additional Cook Strait freight capacity is secured for the pre-Christmas rush after KiwiRail exercised an option to buy Valentine for GBP £8.6 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 11th Sep 2022