Infrastructure
Buying land now for use decades later needed to keep costs down - Commission
The current "wait and see" approach meant valuable infrastructure is not being built as land is already being used or too expensive to purchase by the time it was needed.
'High' risk of Gisborne pipe failure found before cyclone - Report
Gisborne's main water supply pipe was identified as at unacceptable risk of catastrophic failure months before Cyclone Gabrielle smashed it. Audio
Cycleways and their image problem
Critics call them "gold-plated cycleways", but as The Detail finds out, there's more to these infrastructure projects than meets the eye. Audio
Cycleways and their image problem
Critics call them "gold-plated cycleways", but as The Detail finds out, there's more to these infrastructure projects than meets the eye.
AudioThree Waters: Councils confident of support for legal challenge
Both the Timaru and Waimakariri district councils have filed an application in the Court of Appeal after the High Court dismissed a claim on asset ownership declarations earlier this year.
Three Waters rebrand: Bitterness remains despite refresh
Labour's new PM and new minister this week dumped the contentious Three Waters policy in favour of a rebranded "Affordable Water".
A not-so-subtle attempt to take the heat off and reclaim the… Audio
Three Waters rebrand: Bitterness remains despite refresh
Labour's new PM and new minister this week dumped the contentious Three Waters policy in favour of a rebranded "Affordable Water".
A not-so-subtle attempt to take the heat off and reclaim the…
AudioGovernment reverses $10 million in hospital cuts
The government has forked out an extra $10 million for the new Dunedin Hospital rebuild just months after making controversial cuts, but has ruled out further large redesigns.
Auckland's second-oldest dam turns 100
Auckland's second-oldest water supply dam celebrated its 100th birthday on Friday.
Record number of cranes masks looming slowdown, says academic
A record number of cranes at work shows resilience in the country's construction sector, according to a new report. Audio
Three Waters revamp: Labour and National continue to debate the numbers
The local government minister says while the savings will be less under the Three Waters revamp, the government has found a balance to ensure local voice. Audio
Political editors panel: Three waters gets a revamp
It's time for our weekly political panel.
This week NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joined RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch. Audio
Opponents and supporters of three waters respond to changes
For opponents to the government's planned three waters reform, changes announced yesterday doesn't do enough to address concerns over community ownership and local decision making.
For supporters… Audio
Iwi leaders relieved by three waters shake-up
Iwi leaders are relieved the three waters shake-up keeps mana whenua representation in the new water entities.
But while the arrangement -- which the Prime Minister insists isn't co-governance --… Audio
Academic doubts crane numbers indicate resilience
An academic specialising in construction doubts that a high-number of cranes on building sites is a true indication the sector is showing resilience.
The latest crane index from quantity surveyors… Audio
Local Government Minister defends three waters revamp
Superficial, unpalatable and unpopular.
That's how critics are labelling the goverment's Three waters revamp.
At least 18 of the 30 mayors opposed to the original plan are still very unhappy with… Audio
National Party says three waters revamp not much change
You can change the badge on a Lada, but it's still a Lada.
That's how National Party leader Christopher Luxon describes the rebranded three waters reforms announced by the government on Thursday.
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Labour's three waters changes fails to sway majority of mayoral opponents
Labour's new look Three Waters plan has done little to sway its chief mayoral opponents - but it has relieved the frustrations of some.
The control of water will now be transferred to 10 regional… Audio
Community leaders impressed and annoyed by three waters changes
Some community leaders say there are glimmers of hope in the government's proposed changes to Three Waters.
But others say they are a backward step and one of the few supporters is expressing doubt.
…'Backward step' or 'pragmatic approach' - Local leaders react to Three Waters revamp
There was a flood of reaction from local officials around the country to the Three Waters revamp, with some upbeat and others remaining unconvinced.
