"Our expectation is that this revised capacity number finally brings consensus on this important issue," said the Housing Minister.
Politics
Tue, Mar 31
The war will dent confidence and put pressure on interest rates, according to New Zealand's largest bank.
Business
Thu, Mar 26
Urban planner Alain Bertaud has been touring New Zealand, delivering public talks and visiting with policymakers in Auckland and Wellington over the past week.
New Zealand
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
New data released this morning showed the housing market has recorded back-to-back monthly sales declines for the first time in nearly three years.
Analysis: For a country that imports every drop of its petrol, diesel and jet fuel, it’s a hard reminder for New Zealand, says Timothy Welch.
Consumer NZ recently described the situation as “serious” and called for urgent government action, citing concerns about both affordability and the way the market is functioning.
Mon, Mar 9
The University of Otago's Public Health Communication Centre said the failure was a severe example of problems already affecting systems across Aotearoa.
Health
Sat, Mar 7
Some question whether it’s making it easier for pet owners to rent.
Thu, Mar 5
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said Madeleine Fee committed multiple breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act with non-compliant building health and safety.
Tue, Mar 3
The landlord visited the home during a viewing to take photos to promote the property.
Crime and Justice
Rule changes for putting a granny flat on your section cut very little red tape, but move questions of liability from councils to homeowners.
Fri, Feb 27
"Spikes of stench" were expected to continue over the weekend from the Bromley plant, the Christchurch City Council said.
Despite unemployment levels and an uneven economic recovery, more than a quarter of the respondents to the bank’s latest Housing Confidence Survey say now is a good time to purchase a home.
Police received reports of chunks of tar on State Highway 1, State Highway 4, and State Highway 49, between Waiouru and Sanson this morning.
Wed, Feb 25
The council will consider a proposal to establish a joint venture company to continue the redevelopment of the Wakatu Quay site.
Mon, Feb 23
Emergency services were called to the scene of a gas leak on Bouverie St at around 11.30am on Monday.
"Small is beautiful," says Geoff Cooper, the boss of the Infrastructure Commission.
Sun, Feb 22
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the Summary Offences Act will be amended to give police officers additional enforcement powers.
Bill Bayfield, who had acted as interim chairperson, was confirmed as the new board chair on Thursday.
Thu, Feb 19
Cabinet has agreed to reduce the minimum housing capacity the supercity must zone for from approximately two million dwellings to 1.6 million.
The plan identifies 10 priority areas for urgent action this decade and makes 16 broader recommendations to overhaul how the country plans, funds, and delivers infrastructure.
Tue, Feb 17
Wellington City Council said the latest discharge occurred as a deep low situated east of the North Island brought heavy rain and severe gales to large parts of the country.
Mon, Feb 16
