Urban Planning stories
Urban planners say rising heat, driverless cars and the shared economy are reshaping New Zealand cities and infrastructure.
Drivers are unlikely to face major queues, with the new ramp signals expected to operate only when needed to keep Auckland traffic flowing safely.
Auckland road works are a step nearer, with a Board of Inquiry set to weigh the project and submissions later this year.
Public submissions will now test the East West Link, with the board process expected to give industry greater certainty over timing.
Earthquake recovery is largely complete as the university outlines a 30-year campus blueprint, with key projects due by 2018.
Owners of vulnerable Wellington buildings will get help with costly earthquake safety work, with a NZD $3 million fund set up by government.
