Urban Planning stories
Higher density housing could help Auckland grow without more sprawl, as research at Hobsonville Point links walkability and amenities to liveability.
Auckland commuters and freight operators are set to gain from a NZD $30 billion transport spend, though congestion relief is still in doubt.
Auckland occupiers and investors face fresh disruption as the government revives the East West Link in a scaled-back $800 million form.
Drivers in Northland still face a busy SH1 corridor, as councils and hauliers warn the planned works fall short of rising traffic needs.
Prices outside Auckland climbed to record levels in March, even as the city’s median house price fell 2.2% year-on-year.
Auckland’s transport funding gap is so large that a fuel tax would cover only a fraction of the needed NZD $10 billion, carriers say.
Generation X buyers are drawn to Point Ridge in Albany because its shared pools, gym and common areas foster a stronger sense of community.
The first digital district plan in New Zealand has won the NZPI's top honour for improving access for planners and the public.
A new network of routes could make walking a practical way to get around London again, if the plan is adopted.
Investors could help fund Auckland’s water and transport upgrades as the council weighs a first-of-its-kind Green Bond framework.
Autonomous electric fleets could cut road deaths and commute costs sharply, forcing ministers to rethink how New Zealand manages transport demand.
Truck drivers say blind spots and slower braking leave cyclists and motorcyclists at greater risk in crowded city traffic.
The deal will expand local transport engineering capacity across New Zealand and Australia, adding more than 80 TDG staff to Stantec’s regional practice.
Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.
Property now supports more than 1.4 million Australian jobs, with AEC Group saying its GDP contribution hit USD $202.9 billion in 2015-16.
Auckland households can now check whether rooftop solar will pay off, using a free calculator that maps shading and roof angles.
More than 20 councils joining GoShift could cut delays and costs for builders, developers and homeowners across New Zealand.
Rebuild spending and repaired homes are reviving Christchurch’s case for top-city status, with billions still to go and 2020 milestones ahead.
Auckland’s road freight industry says decongesting key routes now would cut delays, save millions and help all motorists move faster.
The 10,000-square-metre Cato Square will add urgently needed open space in Prahran, with underground parking opening before the parkland is finished.
