Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Procurement

New Western Springs Stadium ‘bowl’ concept refined

The future use of Western Springs Stadium is closer to being decided, with a further developed ‘Western Springs Bowl’ concept to go to Auckland...

Mt Somers Reserve board to continue campground review over winter

Ashburton District Council has confirmed the Mt Somers Domain campground will remain open until mid-April, before closing over winter while the Mt Somers Reserve...

Govt signs delivery agreement for new Chatham Islands supply ship

The Government has signed a ship delivery agreement for a new Chatham Islands supply vessel, paving the way for its construction to begin.Associate Transport...

Kiwi-made drones join NZDF capability ranks

Defence Minister, Judith Collins, has announced Kiwi-made drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local...

Auckland Council reviews facilities and maintenance contracts

Auckland Council is renewing a significant suite of full facilities and maintenance contracts, to support the upkeep of thousands of community, park and play...

Talks commence to driver investment in new energy projects

The Government has announced it is commencing discussions with the energy sector, including independent generators and new entrants, on opportunities to lock in long-term...

Hawke’s Bay housing development gets fast-tracked

A new housing development proposed for an 11-hectare site in Hawke’s Bay has received Fast-track approval. In July last year, CDL Land NZ Limited lodged...

Government commits $200m for new Genesis Energy shares

The Government has announced it will buy up to $200 million of new Genesis Energy shares as part of a capital raise announced by...

Minister welcomes tabling of National Infrastructure Plan

Infrastructure Minister, Chris Bishop, has today tabled the National Infrastructure Plan in Parliament, saying New Zealand’s future prosperity depends on high quality infrastructure. The Plan sets...

Land acquired for Hamilton Zoo expansion

Hamilton City Council has purchased a 40,469m2 property on Brymer Road to enable an expansion of the city's zoo and Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct.  The property,...

Land earmarked for new Kumeū high school

A parcel of land adjacent to Huapai District School has been earmarked for a much-needed new secondary school in Kumeū, Education Minister, Erica Stanford, has announced. Minister Stanford...

New minerals data shows record permitting activity

Record levels of mineral permit applications were received and decided in 2025, Resources Minister, Shane Jones, confirmed today. New data from New Zealand Petroleum and...

Govt confirms LNG import facility build to strengthen energy security

The Government has announced it will contract to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility to strengthen New Zealand’s energy security and support...

Mayor urges greater commitment to Chateau restoration

Ruapehu District Council Mayor, Weston Kirton, has welcomed the Government’s response to his written submission in support of Council’s petition to save the Chateau...

$4m for new Kaikohe housing infrastructure

The Government has announced a $4 million investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to support the Bisset Road social housing project in Kaikohe. Regional...