Wellington stories
Motorists could be spared millions in roadside sculptures and monuments, with funding redirected to road building under ACT's transport policy.
Projects at Wellington Airport and Seaview Wharf were recognised for keeping flights and fuel deliveries moving during complex live-site construction.
A record turnout underlined growing confidence in New Zealand's startup scene as founders pitched space, medtech and energy ideas to investors.
Revenue fell sharply and a NZD $1.318 million property impairment deepened NEC New Zealand's annual loss to NZD $3.7 million.
Higher product sales and managed services helped lift revenue at NTT New Zealand, but cash outflows widened and net liabilities grew.
Households could face higher bills unless new water entities lift delivery from councils' 60 to 80 per cent record and prove their costs.
More than 600 guests saw the One New Zealand Stadium lead scoop the top prize, after being delivered on time and below budget.
A proposed Timberlea station could spur housing and retail growth in Upper Hutt if councillors agree to fund a feasibility study.
The handover comes after seven years under Anders Skoe, as the New Zealand marketplace looks to expand under a former REA Group executive.
WorkSafe's new guidance ties medical cover to site risks, meaning some New Zealand events may need more than basic first aid to protect crowds.
Auckland's $1.6 billion wastewater tunnel has been recognised for cutting overflows and boosting resilience, as contractors were honoured nationwide.
Unexpected ground conditions pushed the Korikori Park project to about GBP £2.6 million, but the turf is already easing cancellations for local teams.
Ratepayers face sweeping council restructures as ministers weigh rival merger bids, with some regions set for government-imposed changes.
More than 1,500 New Zealand schoolgirls will get workplace exposure as the tech sector seeks to widen its talent pipeline.
With more than 600 delegates expected, the event will put transport, procurement and pipeline concerns in front of election-year politicians.
The regulator's expanded remit comes as New Zealand moves to deepen capital markets and tighten oversight of consumer credit.
Consensus remained broad, but party MPs still clashed over who should pay for long-term works and how to curb costly overdesign.
The appointment comes as Akamai seeks to deepen local ties in Australia and New Zealand, where customers are combining cloud, security and AI spending.
The new capital will help the startup hire and target larger finance teams across New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
Customers in Australia and New Zealand may now see Liverton Security as a lower-risk supplier after the Wellington firm won CREST ANZ membership.
