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Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends commissioning another Auckland harbour crossing report
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Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends commissioning another Auckland harbour crossing report

about 9 hours ago

More than NZD $106 million has already been spent on the project, as ministers insist a detailed business case is needed before work can start.

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Auckland Council

Central Interceptor wins top NZ construction award

Auckland's $1.6 billion wastewater tunnel has been recognised for cutting overflows and boosting resilience, as contractors were honoured nationwide.

1 day ago · Sean Mitchell
Sustainability

Red warnings issued to hundreds of recycling rule breakers

Bin contamination has eased in Southland, but 20 households have already lost their recycling bins after repeat rule breaches.

1 day ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Local Government

Cost blowout for new Waikato football turf revealed to be $500k

Unexpected ground conditions pushed the Korikori Park project to about GBP £2.6 million, but the turf is already easing cancellations for local teams.

1 day ago · Local Democracy Reporter
NZ On Air

Council manager's honest admission: We don't know where all our pipes are

Unrecorded sections of Southland's water network are complicating planning, as councillors were told the council still has pipes it cannot locate.

1 day ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Local Government

'We have to push back': Mackenzie residents meet over solar expansion

Residents fear fast-tracked solar farms could reshape the Mackenzie District without local say, prompting calls for pushback and compensation.

1 day ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Local Government

Nelson mayor reassures 'open mind' on civic centre options

Residents fear the council has already settled on a site for Nelson's $73 million civic centre, but Mayor Nick Smith says all options remain open.

5 days ago · Local Democracy Reporter

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