Infrastructure
Water restored to Wellington suburb following 'major water outage'
Wellington Water suspects a burst water pipe was the cause.
Government looking for partner to build and run Northland Expressway
Registrations of interest will open this week for the four-lane Road of National Significance between Warkworth and Whangārei.
'All roads lead to the deciding minister': Concern over court bypass proposal
If it goes ahead, most landowners would not be able to submit objections to large infrastructure projects to the Environment Court. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 March 2025
In today's episode, the Department of Conservation has been unlawfully issuing permits to the Transport Agency, allowing it to kill species such as kiwi during the construction of news roads, a… Audio
DOC unlawfully issuing permits to allow NZTA to kill species
The Department of Conservation has been unlawfully issuing permits to the Transport Agency, allowing it to kill species such as kiwi during the construction of news roads. Environmental Law… Audio
Wellington Water woes: Extraordinary meeting to decide fate of chair
The future of the Wellington Water Board chair will be discussed by the region's leaders at an extraordinary meeting today. Audio
Waka Kotahi's right to kill endangered species at Mt Messenger bypass ruled unlawful
Waka Kotahi's right to kill endangered species while it is building the Mt Messenger bypass in north Taranaki has been ruled unlawful by the High Court. Whanganui-Taranaki reporter Robin Martin spoke… Audio
Councillors split on future of Wellington Water board chair
Wellington's mayor, and most of the city councillors, called for the Wellington Water board chair to resign last week in the wake of two scathing reports. Councillors will discuss the future of Nick… Audio
Future of Wellington Water board chair to be discussed
Leaders in the Wellington region will discuss the future of the Wellington Water Board Chair on Monday at an extraordinary meeting. Councillor Nikau Wi Neera spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cyclone Alfred leaves many without power in Qld and NSW
Hundreds of thousands are without power and emergency flood alerts have been issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred slams into Queensland and New South Wales. ABC Queensland reporter Alexandria Utting spoke to… Audio
Cancer patient lives in pain after wrong part of lung removed
A cancer patient has been living with excruciating pain for five years, after a surgeon removed the wrong lung, leaving him with inoperable cancer in the remaining one. Ian Tollemache talks… Audio
Greens on proposed changed to Public Works Act
The government is proposing changes to the Public Works Act - these could see the Minister for Land Information deal with land acquisition objections directly - rather than the Environment Court… Audio
Auckland Councillor explains proposal for Takapuna golf course wetland
Turning the Takapuna Golf course into a wetland is the answer to flooding in the Wairau valley according to the council - Cr Richard Hills explains the proposed change. Audio
Mayor calls for resignation of Wellington Water chair
Wellington's Mayor Tory Whanau and the majority of the city's councillors have called for Wellington Water chair Nick Leggett to resign over what they call severe failings and 'millions of dollars… Audio
Mayor, councillors call for Wellington Water board chairperson to resign
On Tuesday Nick Leggett said he was "taking soundings" on whether he should resign.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 March 2025
On today's episode, Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of congress where he'll outline his agenda on immigration, the economy, and his approach to Ukraine, Ukraine President Vlodymyr… Audio
Fallout from Wellington Water report continues
The fallout from damning Wellington Water reports is ramping up. Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy, Porirua deputy mayor Kylie Wihapi, and Wellington City councillor Ben McNulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Infrastructure NZ calls for congestion charges for Auckland
An infrastructure industry body says Auckland must introduce congestion charging or traffic will limit the city's growth. Policy director for Infrastructure NZ Michelle McCormick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Contractors unfairly blamed for Wellington Water issues
Wellington Water released a scathing report on Monday pointing, among other things, to poor value for money from contractors. Civil Contractors New Zealand chief executive Alan Pollard spoke to Corin… Audio
'Sacrificial lamb': Wellington Water chair may resign over scathing report
Nick Leggett says he's 'taking soundings' as an urgent meeting is held about the organisation. Audio
