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Auckland road pricing moves a step closer

Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

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Demand must be balanced with investment

Auckland’s funding shortfall may force motorway tolls sooner, as infrastructure leaders warn road pricing must also pay for investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

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Ngati Whatua to buy Ports of Auckland?

A possible sale could unlock GBP £550 million for Auckland Council while keeping the city port in New Zealand hands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017

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Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost

More investment in roads, pipes and transport is needed or Auckland’s networks will struggle to cope with 34,500 new homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

Smart Cities

A light weight and robust network analysis platform for real-time operations

Infrastructure managers will hear how data frameworks could make network operations easier to interpret across transport, water, energy and telecoms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

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Excellent disaster response recognised with top award

A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017

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Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum

Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017

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Workplace death convictions highlight H&S challenge

Auckland Council, Veolia and Dobbe have been fined after poor communication over truck maintenance led to the death of 19-year-old Jane Devonshire.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017

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Tender process begins for largest part of CRL project

Auckland's underground rail link has moved closer to construction, with expressions of interest sought for tunnels, stations and rail systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017

Trade Me

Trade Me joins pledge to get more young Aucklanders into jobs

Trade Me joins Auckland's Youth Employer Pledge programme, aiming to increase youth employment opportunities. #youthemployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017

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Spark & Huawei get behind digital youth initiative in Otara

Tupu Youth Library in Otara partners with Spark, Auckland Council, and Huawei to provide after-school workshops on digital creativity for primary aged children.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016