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Hundreds of builders call for slashing of red-tape, quicker consents
New Zealand Labour Party

Hundreds of builders call for slashing of red-tape, quicker consents

A survey of 250 tradespeople found 56% want council fees and slow consenting tackled, as costs and delays are squeezing small builders.

By Claire Taylor • 3 min read • Last week
Mackenzie council supports move to sell Alpine Energy shares
Shares

Mackenzie council supports move to sell Alpine Energy shares

Residents will be consulted before councillors decide whether selling the 4.96% stake could boost returns and trim debt costs.

By Claire Taylor • 3 min read • This month
Twizel fire station upgrade to boost emergency response
Construction

Twizel fire station upgrade to boost emergency response

Cleaner and faster emergency callouts are expected once the nearly finished NZD $3.5 million Twizel station overhaul opens.

By Claire Taylor • 3 min read • Last month
Proposed cell tower ruffles feathers in Twizel
Urban Planning

Proposed cell tower ruffles feathers in Twizel

Residents fear a third mast in Twizel's town centre could go up without consultation, as the council urges Connexa to talk to the community.

By Claire Taylor • 4 min read • Last month
More than 650 properties under investigation in Mackenzie
Urban Planning

More than 650 properties under investigation in Mackenzie

Fears over housing pressure have prompted the Mackenzie District Council to inspect 655 short-term accommodation properties for rule breaches.

By Claire Taylor • 3 min read • Last month
Builders' co-op calls for major reform as industry struggles
Small Business

Builders' co-op calls for major reform as industry struggles

Construction activity has slumped to its lowest level since 2015, prompting calls for faster consents and fairer liability rules.

By Claire Taylor • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
'We have to push back': Mackenzie residents meet over solar expansion
Clean technologies

'We have to push back': Mackenzie residents meet over solar expansion

Residents fear fast-tracked solar farms could reshape the Mackenzie District without local say, prompting calls for pushback and compensation.

By Claire Taylor • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026