Infrastructure
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
On today's episode, the government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered, an Otago University legal expert has described the… Audio
Government's ferry plan timeframes too long, road freight lobby group says
Transporting NZ says the government's plan for the Interislander ferries is disappointing and provides little certainty. Audio
Seymour's comments on ferry plan 'unhelpful', Peters says
Nicola Willis won't say how much the plan will cost. Winston Peters has been made "Minister for Rail". And Labour says there's still "no more information about what they're actually going to do".
Ferry plan reveal leaves ocean of questions
The coalition has announced its alternative ferry replacement project, but many questions remain around the specific details.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
In today's episode, a network outage at Auckland Airport that caused massive queues and delays for some international flights has been resolved - but that hasn't allayed all travellers problems, New… Audio
Beloved hut that's housed generations being replaced
After more than 40 years weathering storms, snow, glaring sun and gale-force winds, Pouākai Hut is being swapped out.
KiwiRail to shut pedestrian access to popular Hutt River bridge
The Ava Rail bridge will be closed for cyclists and walkers from February 24 next year.
Ferry replacement to cost less than Labour's iRex - Christopher Luxon
The announcement is expected on Wednesday. Audio
Air NZ faces 'terrible' reality of up to three more years of supply issues
The airline won't be fully compensated for the disruption, that's costing $150 million annually, its chief executive says. Audio
Cancellation of notorious Warkworth intersection fix under fire
A Warkworth transport group working to improve an intersection described as the worst in New Zealand says it's "appalled and insulted" by the reasons given for shelving the long-promised upgrade.
'Never too late to make a better decision': Greens on Mt Messenger bypass
It comes in the wake of a farming couple being ordered to pay $180,000 in court costs after trying to prevent their land being taken for the project.
Is a massive dam in Hawke's Bay viable? Govt gives $3m grant to find out
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones said the perilous state of water security and resilience in Hawke's Bay can no longer be ignored.
Stench-plagued locals rejoice as treatment plant turns off deodorisers
The deodorisers are like spraying cleaner into the air, locals say. With them off, it's "literally a breath of fresh air".
'Complex and uncertain': Ruapehu council eyes options for water services
A rural council's options for banding together with other councils to deliver water services are becoming clearer.
'Get more out of a Toyota than a Ferrari' - Update on Cook Strait ferries due
It hasn't been plain sailing for the Interislander, but the government will announce plans for the ferries' future any day now.
New technology could keep communications going during disasters
A new type of technology will connect Tai Rāwhiti communities to civil defence during disasters - even when all other communications are wiped out. Audio
The risk of missing the boat on a good deal for the Cook Strait
It hasn't been clear sailing for the Interislander, but any day the government will announce plans for the ferries' future. Audio
Wellington Water aiming to install 135,000 meters within next six years
The region's water use is higher than Auckland's - and almost twice that allowed in the UK and Copenhagen.
Transport Agency to seek first partner for Northland Expressway in the New Year
SH1 Auckland to Whangārei will be four-lanes the whole way, built through three back-to-back PPPs.
Wellington Councillor hopes to save City to Sea Bridge
A Wellington city councillor has plans to try save a central city bridge at a meeting on Thursday which will decide its fate. City Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
