16th March 2026 Development / FMCThe Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand has criticised a draft decision by the Fast Track Panel to approve Westpower’s proposed Waitaha Hydro Scheme on the West Coast.
25th March 2025 Development / RMAThe government has unveiled its plans to replace the Resource Management Act, which it says will enable development while protecting the environment.
11th March 2025 Development / MDCAn upgrade to Picton’s waterfront strip, London Quay, will go ahead this winter, with work planned to start at the end of May and expected to take around six months.
8th July 2024 Development / HotelsThe value of building consents issued for hotels, motels and other short-term accommodation rose to $15m in May 2024.
26th June 2024 Development / EPAAn independent panel has granted resource consent for constructing worker accommodation in Frankton, Queenstown, under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020.
22nd May 2024 Development / WEFNZ falls to 25th in a global ranking of the country’s tourism and travel development, 20 places below Australia.
6th May 2024 Development / RetailDunedin’s George Street has reopened to the public after a three-year upgrade programme.
16th April 2024 Development / HospitalityKaikōura District Council will soon open registrations of interest for the construction of the Wakatu Quay development.
4th April 2024 Development / RegulationApplications have opened for projects to be included in the government’s fast track approvals regime.
1st December 2023 Development / MarineTauranga City Council has begun construction on a living seawall that will foster marine life and biodiversity whilst protecting the coastline.
30th November 2023 DevelopmentA plan to redesign Wellington’s Courtenay Place precinct to attract more visitors has been presented to the city’s council.
28th November 2023 Development / HospitalityA new hospitality, retail and commercial outlet is planned for the site of a building currently used for car parking.
