Parking
Wellington nurses warn staff may quit jobs over parking restriction
Nurses and other staff at Wellington Hospital warn plans by the council to restrict nearby parking could force some to quit their jobs. Over half of those who responded to consultation on the plan… Audio
Park(ing) Day
Artists are set to take up to 30 parking spaces in Wellington City next weekend to encourage debate around how public spaces are used. Sue Elliot's the Chair of Wellington Sculpture Trust talks to… Audio
Calls for a loading zone as council cracks down on footpath use
Guests at a Tauranga hotel are being welcomed to the city with the threat of a parking fine.
Footpath parking: Claimed by cars, problem for pedestrians
Parking on the footpath is illegal anywhere in New Zealand, but councils across the country are taking different approaches to enforcing the rules.
On many narrow streets in Auckland's inner city… Video, Audio
Congestion charges for Auckland to be announced
It's expected that next week the government is going to unveil plans for a congestion charge in the country's largest city, Auckland. Jesse speaks to Matt Lowrie, the editor of transport and urban… Audio
Only three percent of Auckland arterial roads may lose some carparks
From Friday, Auckland Council will be asking for the public's feedback on a new parking strategy for the city.
Despite fears that many Auckland roads would lose their street parking, only three… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Conor English (Part 2)
Panellists Sue Bradford and Conor English discuss the Fair PAy Agreements bill, why rising petrol price won't do much for climate change, and how to perfect the parallel park. Audio
Fears Porirua parking meters will drive people out of the city centre
The Porirua Chamber of Commerce says proposed parking meters in the CBD will pile more pressure on businesses, and price out people from the city centre.
Covid-19: The uncertain future of global air travel
Many airlines grounded their fleets in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, while most others were forced to cancel the majority of their flights. Ian Petchenik is a spokesperson Flightradar24, a global… Audio
No parking on berms
If you park on a narrow street with two wheels up on the berm, a new proposal could enable councils to hit you with a $40 fine. It is technically illegal to park on berms, but it's not enforceable. Audio
Council parking fine plan opens a can of berms
A new proposal could see councils hit motorists with a $40 fine for parking even part of their car on a berm - and that's even if there isn't a 'No Parking' sign nearby. Audio
Wellington residents urge parking fee hike backdown
People living on the fringe of Wellington's CBD are urging the council to dial back a planned parking fee hike, with some saying it will make them think twice about using their car. But as Michael… Video, Audio
Man fined for freedom camping after sleeping in car after drinking
Arrowtown man Glen Wallace is worried a hard-line stance on freedom camping will encourage reckless driving after he was given a $200 fine for parking up overnight in central Queenstown because he'd… Video, Audio
Hospital parking rates
Increased car parking rates are taking their toll on visitors to Auckland's Middlemore Hospital.The fees were hiked by 10 per cent last month by at the car park that's managed by Secure Parking and… Audio
Parking outside your own house
Another neighbourhood issue firing locals up - are you allowed to block the park outside your house, to save the spot for yourself? An outraged resident went to the Howick local board about people… Audio
Growth in Iwi assets
Business commentator Rod Oram and Kathryn discuss the latest valuation of iwi assets, a disappointing valuation for Methven and parking app, Parkable expands into Australia. Audio
Parking signs to blame for customer drop - Christchurch businesses
Christchurch businesses are blaming a lack of off-street parking signs in the central business district for a drop off in customer numbers. Businesses say the signs that are up aren't clearly visible… Audio
Wellington scraps free weekend city parking
Free weekend parking is coming to an end in downtown Wellington. The city council has voted to introduce weekend parking fees in September despite more than 90 percent of public submissions opposing… Audio
Illegal school parking
: An Auckland school has starting sharing photos of bad parking outside its gates in a newslatter and with police. Staff and parents take photos of the "parking wars" happening during drop off and… Audio
The Daisy Apartments
The new 33-unit apartment complex in the inner city suburb of Kingsland in Auckland may be heroic to some, but the construction has infuriated local business neighbours who have faced constant… Audio