Climate resilience stories
Maintenance costs have surged 71% in three years, as a review warns Wellington ratepayers are funding leaks without proper oversight.
Cities are moving to protect residents and assets as heatwaves, floods and storms intensify, with four in five now facing climate hazards.
The viaduct’s early opening has cut months off a vital coastal link, easing supply delays and proving faster delivery can save money.
A UN University report warns that water, food, heat and insurance systems are nearing tipping points that could trigger collapse.
Without more public transport and safer active travel, higher fuel prices risk pricing more Kiwis out of everyday trips.
New Zealand’s project list is poised to outpace Australia’s on a per capita basis, but delays could push capital and labour offshore.
A longer-term plan could unlock up to NZD $4.7 billion a year in extra infrastructure spending as certainty replaces costly policy swings.
A $24.8 billion roads and public transport plan could give builders more certainty and lift jobs, commerce and regional growth.
New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is urging the incoming Government to speed up investment, reform planning and tap private capital.
Infrastructure groups warn uncertainty is deterring investment, slowing digital upgrades and leaving New Zealand exposed to worsening climate shocks.
A new moisture-sensing tool could cut road deterioration by 2.5 times, helping asset managers avoid costly reactive repairs across networks.
Desperate tenants are now offering above asking rents as migration and storm damage squeeze Auckland's inner-city housing supply.
Homes could cost slightly more to build, but lower energy bills and emissions are expected as Australia lifts its NatHERS bar to seven stars.
A proposed USD $35-45 billion crossing is being criticised for entrenching car dependency while risking the loss of promised light rail.
Additional funding will boost flood forecasting and climate adaptation work after recent cyclones exposed gaps in New Zealand's resilience.
Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.
In civil construction, the concept hinges on system boundaries, with finite resources, waste and carbon shaping whether projects can endure.
With the election looming, contractors warn promises will mean little unless parties fund a clear pipeline of infrastructure work.
Civil contractors warn the next emissions plan could slow vital infrastructure delivery unless it backs proven low-carbon options and recycling.
Auckland Council says it was blindsided as Kāinga Ora weighs taking over planning for suburbs on the light rail corridor, overriding local plans.
