housing-and-infrastructure

Auckland’s $1.6 billion Central Interceptor tunnel is now fully operational, marking the completion of a massive infrastructure project designed to reduce wastewater overflows into the city’s harbours and beaches. Infrastructure …

The New Zealand government is moving to overhaul the building consent process by shifting responsibilities away from local councils to a new, centralized system. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk …

Kāinga Ora, New Zealand’s state housing provider, has initiated thousands of Tenancy Tribunal applications against its own tenants, primarily citing rent arrears and anti-social behavior. According to official data released …

The New Zealand coalition government is consolidating public service agencies into a centralized structure to reduce administrative costs and eliminate overlapping functions. According to reports from 1News and official government …

New Zealand households are frequently experiencing nighttime carbon dioxide (CO2) levels up to 10 times higher than recommended health targets, according to research from the University of Otago. The findings …

Wellington Wastewater Overflow: Residents Face Cleanup After Storm-Induced Flooding Residents in Wellington, New Zealand, are currently grappling with the aftermath of a significant infrastructure failure caused by an intense overnight …

Understanding the Real Cost of Housing: Why Inflation and Purchasing Power Matter For many prospective homeowners, the housing market feels increasingly disconnected from reality. While nominal house prices often dominate …

New Zealand MPs and Housing Allowances: A Controversy Over Public Funds Recent reports have sparked debate in New Zealand over the financial arrangements allowing Members of Parliament (MPs) to receive …

Wellington Wastewater Plant Failure Exposes Systemic Infrastructure Issues A catastrophic failure at Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant, beginning in early February 2026, has triggered a national inquiry and exposed …

Wellington Water’s board chair has stepped down in the wake of the Moa Point wastewater failure, saying leaders must accept responsibility “in actions as well as words”. Nick Leggett announced …