Auckland stories
Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.
Visy's $100 million investment will fill Titanium Park's Western Precinct, with the packaging group building a three-hectare facility near Hamilton airport.
New Zealand’s office and retail markets are cooling, though returns remain above the 10-year average as overseas yields narrow.
Passengers should see faster journeys and improved terminals as the airport spends about NZD $1.8 billion on upgrades through 2022.
New Zealand could stretch its GBP £16 billion infrastructure push further by copying Scotland’s simpler planning and delivery model, Infrastructure NZ says.
Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.
Auckland’s funding shortfall may force motorway tolls sooner, as infrastructure leaders warn road pricing must also pay for investment.
A new filling system has eliminated strain injuries for OnGas workers after testing nearly 6,000 LPG bottles a day across New Zealand.
Up to 40 per cent of PLN Group’s revenue now comes from overseas clients as it eyes expansion into Europe and North America.
Hotworks changes at the rail operator have cut gas-cutting and welding injuries, helping it beat more than 180 entries for an award.
New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.
The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.
Investors are snapping up regional accommodation as New Zealand’s tourism boom pushes enquiry and sales to record levels.
A record 82 projects are in contention for New Zealand’s top property prizes, with winners to be revealed at a sold-out Auckland gala.
Plain English can help asset owners weigh repair costs and safety risks, as corrosion experts warn of rising deterioration across key infrastructure.
Datacom is bringing staff from five Auckland office together in one large complex in a move it says will foster greater collaboration and creativity.
Boating access on Waiheke Island will improve after Auckland Council-backed consent for a 186-berth floating marina was granted.
A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.
Guests at Auckland's Langham will face phased room works from July, as the 411-room hotel prepares a Cordis rebrand in November.
Enterprise cloud applications provider Workday has opened a global support centre in Auckland, bringing up to 140 jobs to the city.
