Urban Planning stories
Housing and building rules need sharper targets and tougher enforcement if New Zealand is to cut emissions, experts say.
Researchers say the city lacks health-focused planning, with low walkability and only 56 percent of residents near regular public transport.
Councils face tighter deadlines as new rules could bring taller housing to city centres and transit hubs, raising pressure on infrastructure.
A $350-million proposal could bring 245 apartments to South Perth if planners back the 50-storey hybrid project.
Local and central government backing will decide whether New Zealand's 30-year infrastructure strategy turns recommendations into real projects.
The funding leaves Auckland’s housing shortage still acute, but will unlock build-ready land for up to 16,000 homes across five suburbs.
Poor planning for tunnels can leave cities facing congestion, cracking and water ingress that may take years to surface.
Rising flood risk from climate change could erode home prices and threaten banking stability in New Zealand's coastal cities.
Metered Auckland households use far less water than unmetered districts, where per-person consumption can reach 800 litres a day, the report says.
Europe’s energy security has been exposed by Russia’s invasion, strengthening calls for a rapid shift to renewables and digital twins.
Retail and hospitality firms in Wellington will get relief from fees, parking charges and rates as the city seeks to cushion Omicron losses.
Mortgage repayments now absorb nearly half of household income, as record house prices and weaker wages push affordability to fresh lows.
Aucklanders could gain a faster, more connected transport network if the government and council back a billion-dollar light rail plan.
The capital will use a US$1 million grant to expand its Digital Twin, helping planners test climate adaptation options over three years.
Tree roots can crack walls and disrupt drains when dry soils shrink, making monitoring essential for homes and infrastructure.
Smaller infrastructure projects are hit hardest, as consenting now costs $1.29 billion a year and delays have nearly doubled.
Auckland’s waterfront mega-project clinched the top prize after beating 108 rivals, with judges praising its economic and social benefits.
A new tool could spare communities the disruption of council building closures by helping weigh safety risks against social and economic costs.
Industry leaders say the draft 30-year plan could give New Zealand clearer funding, planning and delivery for vital infrastructure.
A $5 billion tunnel premium and 489 property buys have raised doubts over whether Auckland’s preferred route is worth the extra cost.
