Auckland stories
Exporters face a shifting trade climate as political upheaval in the EU and US reshapes freight flows and New Zealand's prospects.
Advertisers can now reach 1.6 million New Zealanders a fortnight as oOh! expands its shopping centre network to 50 sites.
Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.
With six weeks to go before New Zealand's General Election, builders will press for action on housing, infrastructure and new methods at an Auckland forum.
A coordinated overhaul could unlock more homes in Auckland, after a taskforce report highlighted the barriers holding back development.
The opening will complete most of Auckland’s Western Ring Route, giving commuters and freight a faster link across the city from early July.
Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.
Visy's $100 million investment will fill Titanium Park's Western Precinct, with the packaging group building a three-hectare facility near Hamilton airport.
New Zealand’s office and retail markets are cooling, though returns remain above the 10-year average as overseas yields narrow.
Passengers should see faster journeys and improved terminals as the airport spends about NZD $1.8 billion on upgrades through 2022.
New Zealand could stretch its GBP £16 billion infrastructure push further by copying Scotland’s simpler planning and delivery model, Infrastructure NZ says.
Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.
Auckland’s funding shortfall may force motorway tolls sooner, as infrastructure leaders warn road pricing must also pay for investment.
A new filling system has eliminated strain injuries for OnGas workers after testing nearly 6,000 LPG bottles a day across New Zealand.
Up to 40 per cent of PLN Group’s revenue now comes from overseas clients as it eyes expansion into Europe and North America.
Hotworks changes at the rail operator have cut gas-cutting and welding injuries, helping it beat more than 180 entries for an award.
New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.
The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.
Investors are snapping up regional accommodation as New Zealand’s tourism boom pushes enquiry and sales to record levels.
A record 82 projects are in contention for New Zealand’s top property prizes, with winners to be revealed at a sold-out Auckland gala.
