Roads stories
Funding for sports facilities and community grants could be cut as Marlborough council tries to stay within a 4% rates cap.
Funding shortfalls could force West Coast councils to revert roads to gravel, leaders warn, as tourism and freight access come under pressure.
Ratepayers may see little immediate savings as councils enter the harder stage of redesigning merged authorities and ward representation.
South Island councils say the region gets too little of New Zealand's transport budget, despite generating a quarter of the population and a third of exports.
With more than 600 delegates expected, the event will put transport, procurement and pipeline concerns in front of election-year politicians.
The Crown will free up NZD $702 million for roads, hospitals and classrooms by cashing in Chorus loans earlier than planned.
More housing and transport projects can now tap private finance as Parliament broadens levy-backed funding to ease council borrowing pressure.
Poor value from public works is pushing up costs for taxpayers and households as political interference and weak planning bite, the body says.
Hawaii is testing whether roadbuilding can reduce landfill pressure by turning marine debris and household plastic into asphalt without extra shedding.
Transport agencies now have clearer evidence to cut early cracking risks and better match thin asphalt pavement design with real-world performance.
A cost-saving runway treatment has delayed major resurfacing for Whangārei Airport, with the pavement still safe after six years of wear.
Smaller suppliers and councils face tougher scrutiny in 2026 as new procurement rules demand measurable local benefits and tighter contract management.
A looming election clash may stall the draft National Infrastructure Plan, despite warnings that New Zealand is getting poor value from heavy spending.
Residents in Glentunnel could see New Zealand’s first rubber road next January as Selwyn District weighs a trial using recycled tyres.
A live Port of Hamburg pilot has drawn investor backing as REPS says its system can harvest energy from braking trucks and heavy traffic.
Clients could see local campaigns sharpened by traffic, weather and movement data as WPP folds Google Earth AI into its marketing platform.
Jellyfish names Maria Africa senior director of paid media for Australia and New Zealand as it accelerates AI-driven marketing growth.
Bentley Systems unveils new AI tools and a collaborative initiative to boost productivity and innovation in infrastructure engineering workflows.
Bentley Systems has named Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer, leveraging her 20+ years in enterprise software marketing to advance AI-driven infrastructure solutions.
The SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 honoured ANZ organisations, including Telstra and Woolworths, for excellence in digital transformation and innovative SAP technology use.
