New Zealand
Approval given for $3.1b farmland lease deal for Northern Motorway extension
A lease arrangement for farmland has been approved to enable the extension of State Highway 1 from Warkworth to Te Hana.
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New Zealand highway construction funding debate
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Business
Government to pay $290m annually for Warkworth to Te Hana expressway
The Government reached financial close on a 25-year deal worth an average of $290 million per year to build the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway.
Politics
Government defers $2 billion Mill Road project after spending $131m on property acquisitions
The government has suspended the $2 billion Mill Road project in Auckland after buying 287 properties for the planned route.
Politics
South Island infrastructure investment falls short of economic contribution, report finds
A new report shows the South Island generates 40 percent of international visitor spending but receives only 11 percent of transport funding.
Politics
South Island road investment criticised as excessive spending
Critics say spending on South Island roads amounts to poor value for money.
Politics
Government delays transport planning document while reviewing funding options
The Government will review land transport funding reforms including network price regulation before releasing its transport policy statement.
New Zealand
Southland roads in poor condition amid export concerns, mayor says
Southland's mayor has raised alarm over deteriorating road conditions affecting the region's export sector.
New Zealand
Crown considers compulsory acquisition for Waikare Gorge highway upgrade
Land negotiations have stalled for a $350 million Hawke's Bay highway project, prompting the Crown to explore compulsory acquisition.
New Zealand
Woodend Bypass fast-tracked, but funding remains unclear
The Woodend Bypass has been fast-tracked, though the source of funding for the project is still undetermined.
New Zealand
Southland mayor criticises NZTA over funding shortfall
Southland's mayor has raised concerns about insufficient funding from the New Zealand Transport Agency.
Politics
Shane Jones suggests era of large-scale highway construction ending in New Zealand
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says he does not expect another four-lane highway to be built in New Zealand during his lifetime due to cost pressures.
Politics
Politicians warn infrastructure funding crisis threatens major road projects
Politicians are warning that budget constraints may force engineers to scale back planned four-lane highway upgrades.