Urban Planning stories
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The tax break leaves motorists with little relief while costing New Zealand more than GBP £500 million and delaying cleaner transport investment.
Experts say the government’s adaptation plan may leave councils and vulnerable communities exposed to worsening floods, heat and sea-level rise.
A voluntary new tool will let property groups measure social sustainability impacts across construction projects, precincts and assets.
A 40-year plan for the Snowy Mountains town could ease housing pressure and help Jindabyne shift from a ski-season economy.
A High Court ruling has deepened fears Auckland Council’s climate plan may be sidelined as transport decisions cut emissions far too slowly.
Wellington’s climate strategy has put it among 280 cities worldwide shortlisted by WWF, with results due later in July.
Thousands of new townhouses could be built without design oversight as rapid housing intensification looms across New Zealand's major cities.
Cyclists and pedestrians can now cross safely after a lightweight steel retrofit won top honours at the SCNZ awards.
Her research on resilience and workforce challenges is set to bolster governance as BRANZ seeks better outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand's building sector.
Industry groups say Labor’s policies could ease affordability pressures after its weekend win made housing reforms more likely.
Housing and building rules need sharper targets and tougher enforcement if New Zealand is to cut emissions, experts say.
Researchers say the city lacks health-focused planning, with low walkability and only 56 percent of residents near regular public transport.
Councils face tighter deadlines as new rules could bring taller housing to city centres and transit hubs, raising pressure on infrastructure.
A $350-million proposal could bring 245 apartments to South Perth if planners back the 50-storey hybrid project.
Local and central government backing will decide whether New Zealand's 30-year infrastructure strategy turns recommendations into real projects.
The funding leaves Auckland’s housing shortage still acute, but will unlock build-ready land for up to 16,000 homes across five suburbs.
Poor planning for tunnels can leave cities facing congestion, cracking and water ingress that may take years to surface.
Rising flood risk from climate change could erode home prices and threaten banking stability in New Zealand's coastal cities.
Metered Auckland households use far less water than unmetered districts, where per-person consumption can reach 800 litres a day, the report says.
