Resource management stories
Businesses and environmental groups say the overhaul could finally fix a dated system unable to handle growth, housing pressure and climate risks.
Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.
The transition follows the Building Nations Symposium, with outgoing chief Stephen Selwood credited for 14 years of reform and advocacy.
Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.
Auckland households are now $96 a week worse off than a decade ago, as soaring housing and transport costs drag New Zealand's cities behind Australia’s.
Rising climate risks are pushing planners to urge stronger resilience in communities, buildings and disaster recovery across New Zealand.
With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.
Affordable housing will remain out of reach unless ministers back new greenfield development and broader planning reform, an expert warns.
Contractors say New Zealand’s ageing water networks need faster decisions, after ministers deferred reforms and left regulation unresolved until late 2019.
New Zealand could slash transport emissions by up to 88% by 2050 if policymakers back a faster switch to electric and renewable fuel vehicles.
Construction firms could save time and money as AI use is projected to jump from USD $407.2 million to USD $1.83 billion by 2023.
Councils may struggle to meet tougher freshwater and drinking-water standards without clearer funding, LGNZ warns in a new review.
The first digital district plan in New Zealand has won the NZPI's top honour for improving access for planners and the public.
Colleague support may shape whether returning staff feel fairly treated, with researchers linking it to health, sickness absence and well-being.
A new Statistics New Zealand report says natural resources remain central to growth, even as gaps in ecosystem data limit the picture.
Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.
A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.
Broader criteria could help irrigation spending support jobs, freshwater quality and climate resilience, not just land productivity.
Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.
Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.
