Infrastructure
Tauranga residents call asphalt fix a “cheap seal”
Tauranga City Council have agreed to use chipseal - or cheap seal as some residents call it - to resurface roads. But it's providing an option for residents who prefer to keep their existing asphalt… Audio
Historic findings in study into New Zealand’s aquifers
Earth Sciences has developed a series of maps and models identifying the source and flow patterns of our aquifers and large river catchments. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Eden Park forecasting massive drop in profit
Eden Park is forecasting a profit of just $145,000 next year, because of a lack of concerts and events. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt providing $2.31 million for West Coast settlement to upgrade wharf
The money from the Regional Infrastructure Fund would be topped up with $990,000 from Westland District Council.
Government ends Cook Strait tug contract early
The government has sunk plans to station an open ocean tug in the strait long term.
Bill for new Taranaki bypass nearly doubles to almost $600 million
The budget for the Mt Messenger Bypass has climbed up in costs from $365 million to nearly $600m.
Work underway to replace pipes after almost century underground
The New Plymouth District Council is replacing about 306 metres of 1930s cast-iron pipes.
Concern over 'cost blowouts' behind pause on Golden Mile project
The area in the capital's CBD is in need of work, but the project has to be realistic and affordable, the mayor says. Audio
Cause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mystery
The leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.
How the government plans to save $2b on new Cook Strait ferries
The costings have been revealed for the project which will see two new ships sail into New Zealand. Audio
Plans to transform site of iconic Wellington shop into apartments
A developer taking over an iconic Wellington fruit shop has unveiled his plan to transform the building into luxury apartments. Mary Argue reports. Audio
New Cook Strait ferries won't cost more than $2b, Rail Minister vows
Peters says taxpayers have saved $2.3 billion while still getting the ferries and infrastructure they want.
'A lot of effort' to get action on Kaeo water supply
Resident Anna Valentine said it had been "about time" the water watchdog stepped after a 10-year boil notice. Audio
Far North District Council to take over Kaeo water supply
Relief in Kaeo as water watchdog steps in following ten year boil water notice. Nick James reports. Audio
Sewer-blocking plastic wet wipes face ban in England
A water industry research group found wet wipes contribute to 94 percent of sewer blockages in the United Kingdom.
'Serious risk': Kāeo water supply taken over after 10-year boil notice
Residents claim they have had no running water for 30 days.
'Pāpāmoa now, Bethlehem next': Residents confront council over roading
Asphalt costs about five times more than the proposed chipseal.
Wanaka wastewater treatment plant failures investigated
Heavy rain hit last month when the plant was operating at reduced capacity due to a major upgrade leading to a spike in nitrogen levels.
PM backs 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge
Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a decision to reallocate funds to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate.
The Hawkes Bay bridge that has people talking
The Hawke's Bay East Coast Branch Construction Awards celebrates outstanding infrastructure achievements... and we reckon infrastructure in Hawkes Bay, post cyclone Gabrielle, is something we should… Audio
