Urban Planning stories
Congestion is already lifting freight costs and threatening Auckland’s supply chains as population growth outpaces road upgrades.
Lower-cost pipe repairs are helping cities cut sewage leaks and avoid roadworks as ageing sewer networks come under pressure.
The faster method could help ease Auckland’s housing shortage, though Fletcher says the first panelised homes will not yet cost less.
Fuel shortages could be eased by better storage and contingency planning after the Marsden to Wiri rupture, Infrastructure New Zealand says.
New Zealand projects claimed three prizes as the inaugural IPWEA Australasia awards recognised public works judged best across the region.
Auckland buyers face a tightening apartment market as just 12 months of supply remain, while average prices climb 12 per cent to NZD $1.12 million.
Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.
Tenants may need flexible parking and charging layouts as driverless vehicles reshape building design, delivery zones and site selection.
The $240 million Convention Centre deal is expected to reassure investors, developers and suppliers while creating jobs in Christchurch's CBD.
Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.
Unfunded transport and water projects threaten Auckland’s quality of life as the city faces 45,000 extra residents a year.
The award is expected to bolster confidence in Napier’s city-centre strategy, which is already spurring new businesses and public-space projects.
Owners face tighter deadlines and public disclosure as councils begin flagging earthquake-prone buildings under new national rules.
For most staff, easy access to cafes, public transport and car parks matters more than a nearby supermarket, a Colliers survey found.
Auckland businesses could gain GBP £1.3 billion a year if peak-time gridlock is eased, according to a new report warning of mounting costs.
House buyers in Auckland could be paying about GBP £530,000 extra because land use rules are inflating prices, a government-backed report says.
Native bird numbers and water quality have improved in Palmerston North after a 16-year community planting effort won national recognition.
Councils across Australia and New Zealand could cut street-light bills by USD $120 million a year as new specs ease LED procurement.
Tenants and landlords may need to rethink parking, charging and delivery space as autonomous vehicles alter how commercial sites are used.
A government-commissioned report says land rules may account for up to 56 per cent of an average home's price, worsening affordability.
