Auckland Council stories
COVID-19-driven revenue losses could force councils to cut infrastructure spending, hurting local economies and slowing recovery.
Auckland’s southern land values could rise as the transport package unlocks new homes, jobs and development, Colliers says.
Neuron Mobility is one of four e-scooter companies with a licence to deploy across Auckland, bringing 880 bright orange scooters to the streets.
New procurement rules could ease contract risk and cut legal costs, if agencies shift from lowest price to outcome-led construction deals.
The deal should improve certainty for contractors and could cut costs as Watercare pursues long-term savings and sustainability goals.
Questions over Auckland's airport rail spending have intensified as Aeromovel is pitched as a way to slash costs and delivery time dramatically.
Auckland’s housing shortfall is worsening as consent and completion numbers slip, raising pressure on ministers to speed up land release.
The project will add a 3,000sqm town square and mixed-use buildings to central Takapuna, with work expected to begin from mid-2020.
Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.
Auckland’s rail link has cut construction waste and emissions sharply, showing big infrastructure can hit sustainability targets while easing congestion.
Private debt funding for roads and water in Milldale could ease New Zealand’s housing shortage, though buyers face annual charges.
Road pricing and property levies are among the alternatives as petrol tax hikes end and transport funding gaps widen.
Auckland ratepayers could avoid the bill for a 50,000-seat roofed stadium, as a business-backed plan links it to waterfront redevelopment.
Auckland travellers may face years of uncertainty as officials weigh whether light rail or heavy rail best serves the airport link.
Delays to Penlink are prompting calls for clearer rules to speed up unsolicited infrastructure bids and attract more private investment.
Business and government leaders will hear how blockchain could improve data control, security and efficiency across key sectors at an Auckland conference.
Auckland Council's risk culture overhaul has won national recognition, with Cecilia Tse and its team both taking top honours at RiskNZ's awards.
More than 600 delegates will hear ministers, mayors and industry leaders discuss funding, transport and planning at Auckland’s biggest infrastructure conference.
Excluding asset recycling from the review could leave councils without a key option to fund roads, water and housing as costs rise.
Planning decisions in Auckland will now be based on data processed in two days rather than months, as the council moves its portal to AWS Cloud.
