NZTA is introducing a new model to support the delivery of Maintenance & Operations, known as the Integrated Delivery Model.

The Infrastructure Commission has released its Annual Report for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment wrote a letter to Hon Simon Watts about the Government’s decision to explore the development of an LNG import facility.

Christchurch City Council has met its Housing Growth Target and is therefore able to withdraw part of Plan Change 14.

The Government has published a Long-term Insights Briefing on building New Zealand’s long-term resilience to hazards, such as severe weather, pandemics, volcanic activity, and earthquakes.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has submitted on the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill. He has detailed concerns that the Bill will undermine the legitimacy of the fast-track process and the robustness of its decisions.

Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be built.

Legislation to protect productive farmland by limiting farm-to-forest conversions is now in place.

The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai is inviting feedback on proposed changes to the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules.

The Government is consulting on a formal amendment to the second emissions reduction plan to reflect its revised approach to reducing agricultural emissions.

Changes to New Zealand’s climate change law include updates related to the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme and general changes to smooth the operation of the Climate Change Response Act.