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Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail
Auckland Council

Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail

Aucklanders could gain a faster, more connected transport network if the government and council back a billion-dollar light rail plan.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Red tape cut for high density housing
New Zealand Labour Party

Red tape cut for high density housing

The bill could unlock up to 105,500 extra homes in major cities by letting most sites add three storeys without resource consents.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
Will the reformed RMA actually help deliver more housing?
New Zealand Labour Party

Will the reformed RMA actually help deliver more housing?

Critics warn the draft overhaul could leave consenting slower and housebuilding harder, despite ministers promising a leaner planning regime.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge
New Zealand Labour Party

The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge

Other transport projects are being shelved nationwide as Auckland gets a $685m standalone bridge for cyclists and pedestrians.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Jun 2021
Second chance for Auckland Light Rail
Risk & Compliance

Second chance for Auckland Light Rail

The revived plan could ease congestion and cut emissions, but only if planners avoid the delays and cost overruns that sank Sydney’s project.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020
Long term future for long term tenants
New Zealand Labour Party

Long term future for long term tenants

Tenants will gain stronger eviction protections and annual rent caps, but landlords warn the new law could shrink supply and lift rents.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
How elections can change the property sector
Elections

How elections can change the property sector

Investor activity may stay buoyant through the 2020 election, with Colliers saying housing policy shifts have usually had only a limited effect.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
A budget for our times
Education, Learning & Training

A budget for our times

New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
First-home developments going gangbusters
Auckland Council

First-home developments going gangbusters

Demand for affordable Auckland townhouses is squeezing supply, as first-home buyers snap up projects off the plans before building begins.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Feb 2020
Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support
New Zealand Labour Party

Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support

Auckland faces a 50,000-home shortfall as Infrastructure New Zealand warns the urban growth plan must avoid political stand-off to work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018
New Zealand Labour Party

Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018

Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Residential market ignores election jitters
New Zealand Labour Party

Residential market ignores election jitters

Pre-election uncertainty barely dented residential sentiment, with a survey showing house price expectations holding steady across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply
New Zealand Labour Party

Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply

Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017
Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds
Deloitte

Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds

Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
Climate change to play a major role in election
Power / Energy

Climate change to play a major role in election

Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Long-term funding tools for Auckland welcomed
Auckland Council

Long-term funding tools for Auckland welcomed

Auckland's transport pipeline could gain certainty as Labour's proposed fuel levy and targeted rates aim to cover a near NZD $500 million annual gap.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Aug 2017
Labour freshwater plan not totally waterproof
New Zealand Labour Party

Labour freshwater plan not totally waterproof

Environmental and tourism groups say Labour must spell out tougher limits and funding if it is to halt the decline in rivers and lakes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Time for a national conversation about water pricing?
New Zealand Labour Party

Time for a national conversation about water pricing?

Public anger over bottled exports is forcing ministers to confront whether New Zealand should charge commercial users for water.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017