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Nimbyism makes aggregate consents an elusive quarry
Property

Nimbyism makes aggregate consents an elusive quarry

Consenting of rock and sand quarries continues to be a major roadblock to infrastructure.

Brent Melville 06 Jul 2023
Queenstown adds $30m to ratepayer bill to pay debt
Property

Queenstown adds $30m to ratepayer bill to pay debt

A massive rates hike is built on debt, operational costs and legal claims.

Brent Melville 06 Jul 2023
Christchurch density debate drags on
Transport

Christchurch density debate drags on

Kāinga Ora says no to sunlight and public transport-related housing restrictions. 

Oliver Lewis 03 Jul 2023
Bipartisan support needed for rail projects
Editor's Picks

Bipartisan support needed for rail projects

Most passenger rail projects will unfold over the life of several governments.

Greg Hurrell 29 Jun 2023


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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