Browsing: Cities
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Developing without developers could shape the future
Unconventional methods of delivering housing are becoming more widespread across the Tasman. Continue →
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Government sets ambitious urban growth agenda
Transport and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford confirmed his plans for change last night. Continue →
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Location Location Location
Auckland is confronted with a three-sided growth challenge, says a “diplomatically named” discussion document produced by Infrastructure New Zealand. Continue →
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Go green for concentration
Universities across Australia are installing greenwalls in an attempt to increase concentration levels. Continue →
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Christchurch – city of choice?
Christchurch has a golden opportunity to become New Zealand’s number one city of choice as the rebuild takes effect, outgoing Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Peter Townsend claims. Continue →
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Fresh approach needed to ease Auckland’s congestion
National Road Carriers wants to see more new thinking to gain some “quick wins” in the battle against Auckland’s traffic congestion. Continue →
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Emergency preparation only for the privileged?
Storing food and other supplies in case of a disaster is out of the question for people who cannot afford the basics for everyday living – a key issue that needs to be addressed by emergency preparedness agencies, according to new research from Massey University. Continue →
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Decongesting Auckland’s roads must start now
Auckland urgently needs to upgrade its transport infrastructure and a good place to start is by decongesting the city’s roads, says National Road Carriers CEO David Aitken. Continue →
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Trenchless technology minimises disruption
The old expression “out of sight, out of mind” that applied for many years to municipal sewer systems no longer holds true. Continue →
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Australian supermarkets phasing out plastic bags
Two Australian supermarket chains have stolen a march on their New Zealand counterparts by voluntarily reducing the use of plastic bags. Continue →
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Auckland to lift infrastructure investment
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s key focus is to build infrastructure at a rate that matches unprecedented population growth to maintain quality of life and make it easier to do business in the city. Continue →
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More money needed to address Auckland’s growth
A joint report by the government and Auckland Council has identified a $5.9 billion shortfall in the transport funding Auckland needs for the next decade. Continue →
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Small city, big win
Napier City Council’s City Vision: Small City Big Ideas project scooped the Creative New Zealand EXCELLENCE Award for Best Creative Place category in the LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards. Continue →
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Long-term funding tools for Auckland welcomed
Labour’s commitment to solving Auckland’s long-term transport funding challenge is a big step forward, says Stephen Selwood, CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand. Continue →
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A billion-dollar boost for Auckland and New Zealand
The government’s $2.6 billion commitment to Auckland’s overwhelmed transport system is a well-balanced package of investment in road, rail and buses, says the CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand Stephen Selwood. Continue →
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Billion-dollar boost if Auckland roads decongested
Productivity in Auckland could be boosted by at least $1.3 billion per annum if use of the roading network could be optimised, a new report claims. Continue →
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City Rail Link’s ‘big dig’ starts
New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project has reached another important milestone.
Bulk excavation work for the City Rail Link (CRL) cut and cover rail tunnels under Albert Street in downtown Auckland has begun. Continue →
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Cities will become more desirable when IoT takes hold
Cities will become safer and more desirable to live in when the internet of things (IoT) takes hold, a research study report says. Continue →
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Auckland housing report to boost construction?
The Auckland Council Housing Taskforce Report is a huge leap forward to enable more homes to be built in Auckland, believes Property Council Chief Executive Connal Townsend. Continue →