Hybrid ferry would remain reliant on diesel generation until the completion of the downtown fast ferry charger at the downtown ferry terminal.
Call comes as Wellington’s water authority says annual rates could hit $7000 a year within the next decade, more than double Auckland’s.
It says it will consider taking a further look at the process at a later stage.
The global private equity fund bought the logistics and Bluebridge operator in March 2022, but has now appointed investment banks to promote its sale.
The country’s biggest build-to-rent builder says the utility monopolies are Auckland’s biggest roadblocks to residential development.
The construction and building products company foreshadows more land sales, as it mulls exit of its residential business to chop down debt.
Auckland lines company Vector has pushed up its network connection cost three-fold over the past four years to more than $25,000 – outstripping the industry average by some margin.
Mayor says Auckland needs to get away from ‘gold plating’ rail, highways and bridges while Infrastructure Commission reveals 35% of all projects go over budget.
Cabinet has agreed to changes to the investment management system to develop project fitness assessments and stop wasting ‘tens of millions’ in phantom projects.
Fast-track expert panel believes the Ayrburn Screen Hub will have significant regional economic benefits.