Roads stories
SD-WAN is the next evolution in networking, set to become the fastest growing component of business networks in Australia and New Zealand.
Craigieburn motorists could soon drive on a 300-metre test road made from 200,000 plastic bags and 63,000 glass bottles.
The upgrade will boost water treatment capacity for about 250,000 Aucklanders after winning Civil Contractors New Zealand’s top national award.
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.
Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.
After nearly eight years of delays and cost overruns, the 55-kilometre crossing will cut travel times by 60 per cent for millions.
Councils say delayed decisions on adaptation funding and relocation could leave communities exposed to climate risks across New Zealand.
Road spending is set to top AUD $20 billion this financial year, but rail projects may crowd it out after 2018 as costs rise.
As cities tighten scooter rules, dockless electric rides are testing whether they can shift short car trips and ease congestion.
Residents will get softer, less intrusive lighting as the NZD $7.2 million upgrade cuts glare, boosts safety and saves power.
Specialised procurement is being urged to keep NZD $42 billion in capital spending on schedule, as costs could rise if projects are poorly sequenced.
Auckland commuters and freight operators are set to gain from a NZD $30 billion transport spend, though congestion relief is still in doubt.
The new office will include a coworking space and event centre that will focus on cloud-based business platform innovation.
NZTA partners with New Zealand software company CS-VUE to manage $709.5m motorway project from Pūhoi to Warkworth.
New Zealand projects claimed three prizes as the inaugural IPWEA Australasia awards recognised public works judged best across the region.
Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.
Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.
Auckland's transport pipeline could gain certainty as Labour's proposed fuel levy and targeted rates aim to cover a near NZD $500 million annual gap.
A crown-backed fund could unlock housing developments by easing councils’ debt constraints and paying for roads, water and sewerage.
