The region already has two of New Zealand’s three toll roads, including the Tauranga Eastern Link and Takitimu Dr.
Politics
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Tenants face steep increases as Buller District Council shifts to market-aligned rents, forcing some to sell belongings and cut back on basics.
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Agents report the top three concerns of buyers were rising interest rates, employment and then falling house prices.
Sun, May 10
Addington site may be rezoned and the Crusaders’ former stronghold dismantled as the city moves on to One NZ Stadium.
Fri, May 8
Over the past year, first-time buyers have purchased 24,800 properties - the highest annual number since the year to the third quarter of 2021.
Business
The country's largest infrastructure project has been under construction, in some form, for over a decade and has had several cost escalations over that time.
Thu, May 7
Te Matau a Pohe, which is New Zealand's only rolling bascule bridge and one of fewer than a dozen of its type in the world, opened in July 2013.
Sun, May 3
Officials were planning station open days ahead of the launch, according to Auckland Transport.
The latest property report by realestate.co.nz said, despite the increase in activity, the market is showing "levels of stability we have not seen in recent history".
Fri, May 1
Overall combined rates arrears across the major centres have grown by tens of millions over the past three years.
Thu, Apr 30
New Zealand First leader and Rail Minister Winston Peters was adamant: "It's a no brainer, rail is the answer," to the fuel crisis.
Wed, Apr 29
The regulations for granny flats allowed for units up to 70 square metres that met clear national standards to be built without consent.
Tue, Apr 28
There are concerns a legal loophole is allowing landlords to continue running underground boarding houses.
As more homes come onto the market, vendors appear to be setting prices closer to what buyers will pay.
The closure of Te Tahi water treatment plant after extensive damage in February's weather event has put a pause on new water connections in Te Awamutu, Kihikihi and Pirongia.
Mon, Apr 27
A stop-start pattern of infrastructure investment has played out repeatedly across changes of government, so what's the role of a bipartisan pipeline?
Thu, Apr 23
Twizel’s water supply was cut off on Tuesday after a sudden shut-down of the treatment plant, leaving many residents without running water.
Thu, Apr 9
Watercare said the precautionary notice affecting parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings could be lifted tomorrow if follow‑up testing comes back clear.
Tue, Apr 7
Various attempts to get the dam off the ground have been mired in controversy since it was first supported with $20m of council funding.
Auckland man Kallen Neki had been stuck in unsuitable emergency housing since January 2025. Now his wait for an accessible home is over.
Sun, Apr 5
"Our expectation is that this revised capacity number finally brings consensus on this important issue," said the Housing Minister.
Tue, Mar 31
Urban planner Alain Bertaud has been touring New Zealand, delivering public talks and visiting with policymakers in Auckland and Wellington over the past week.
Sun, Mar 22
Mining in Reefton, home to just over 1000 people, is expected to generate up to 500 new jobs over the next two to five years.
Sat, Mar 21
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said it needs to carry out "urgent repairs" in the Karangahake Gorge.
Fri, Mar 20
Rent increases for Rotorua Lakes Council’s pensioner housing have been delayed again, as questions remain over how residents will meet the higher costs.
Thu, Mar 19
