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Water reforms do not go far enough for mana whenua
Local Government

Water reforms do not go far enough for mana whenua

Mana whenua still lack influence over water services boards, despite revised reforms keeping shared decision-making in place across 10 regional entities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023
Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive
Labour

Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive

New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit of USD $210 billion will face fresh scrutiny as Nick Leggett takes charge of the sector body on 24 April.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023
New Zealand cities losing their leaves
Climate change

New Zealand cities losing their leaves

Urban trees and gardens are shrinking as intensification raises heat, flooding and liveability risks for New Zealand’s cities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2023
Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation
Auckland Council

Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation

Auckland ratepayers are facing renewed scrutiny of amalgamation as critics say bigger councils bring higher costs, weaker oversight and less local control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms
Public Sector

LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms

Councils could face heavier compliance costs and less say over local water services if the current reform model goes ahead, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Reforms do not guarantee a better system
Public Sector

Reforms do not guarantee a better system

Councils could lose influence over local planning as new regional committees shift decisions further from communities and raise funding concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Is it time to consider managed retreat?
Disaster Recovery

Is it time to consider managed retreat?

Experts warn rebuilding in flood-hit areas could lock communities into repeated damage, forcing a national rethink on who pays to move.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt
Labour Party

Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt

Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023
Experts weigh in on Auckland floods
Auckland Council

Experts weigh in on Auckland floods

Climate scientists say Auckland’s floods were intensified by atmospheric rivers, while economists warn neglected infrastructure is leaving homes exposed.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2023
The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead
Power / Energy

The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead

Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023
Three Waters debate drowning out the real issue
University of Otago

Three Waters debate drowning out the real issue

Public health risks from contaminated drinking water remain at the heart of the reforms, as debate over local control overshadows safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022
Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative
Financing

Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative

Councils could get a simpler path to fund water upgrades after the mayors’ plan was backed as a more practical alternative to Three Waters.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Review proposes significant changes to local councils
Taxation

Review proposes significant changes to local councils

Communities could face stronger local democracy and more equitable funding as a draft review seeks submissions on council reforms.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport
Smart Cities

Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport

Passengers across New Zealand will eventually tap cards and mobile wallets on buses, trains and ferries, but the rollout is not due until 2026.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022
Government responds to infrastructure strategy
Public Sector

Government responds to infrastructure strategy

Industry says the response is only a first step, as ministers face pressure to turn a 30-year plan into concrete infrastructure action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2022
How SSS Shared Managed Detection & Response Service helps secure Gisborne District Council
Cybersecurity

How SSS Shared Managed Detection & Response Service helps secure Gisborne District Council

Gisborne District Council looked to SSS IT Security Specialists for a solution capable of improving its protective posture.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2022
Resource management changes announced
Sustainability

Resource management changes announced

New rules are set to speed up consents and cut costs for infrastructure, as the Government scraps the 30-year-old Resource Management Act.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
New global resource for local councils
Smart Cities

New global resource for local councils

The free platform gives councils rapid access to global case studies and market intelligence, helping officials find proven fixes faster.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022