Stories tagged with "Infrastructure"
New Plymouth District Council and Wai Hononga Water Services are calling for public feedback on draft policies that determine how the community is consulted on major decisions.
Work has started on rebuilding a section of State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge, with the goal of restoring two-lane access by mid-December following severe storm damage.
Methanex Corporation has announced it will indefinitely idle its New Zealand production facilities in early 2027, dealing a major blow to the Taranaki economy due to declining natural gas availability.
NZTA Waka Kotahi is shifting its focus to long-term resilience on the Forgotten World Highway, with summer construction planned to target vulnerable sections.
Devon Street near the Clock Tower has reopened to traffic as the West End Crossing project nears completion.
New Plymouth District Council has voted to retain the STV voting system, approved $660,000 for volumetric water billing preparation, and updated beach horse-riding restrictions.
NZTA has postponed the upcoming four-day closure of State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge due to forecast rain, with the culvert replacement work now rescheduled to start on Saturday 29 August.
Contact Energy and CDC Data Centres have announced a joint venture to explore building a massive 250-megawatt data centre in Stratford, potentially creating hundreds of jobs.
Taranaki food rescue charity On The House has expanded its capacity with a new electric refrigerated truck and a massive walk-in freezer.
A silent underground water leak outside the New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre was losing 5,000 litres of water an hour before blowing the site's water meter.
Canadian methanol producer Methanex has restarted its North Taranaki plant at reduced capacity, but the impending closure of the Māui gas field still threatens a total shutdown.
The West End Crossing project in New Plymouth is progressing with street upgrades, wider paths, and shared spaces around Ngāmotu House, the Len Lye Centre, and the Clock Tower.
The Hāwera racecourse is among seven racetracks proposed for closure across New Zealand under a joint masterplan released by industry leaders to consolidate and better fund the sector.
A guide for patients and visitors on how to access and navigate Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new six-storey East Wing at Taranaki Base Hospital.
New Plymouth District Council has partnered with KDH and Ngāti Te Whiti Hapū to daylight the Huatoki Stream and redevelop adjacent sites on Devon and Brougham streets.
The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter has successfully completed its first night patient transfer from the newly commissioned rooftop helipad at Taranaki Base Hospital.
The new East Wing building, Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, has opened to patients at Taranaki Base Hospital, supported by $450 million in government funding and $6 million in local donations.
The Fitzroy beach access project is nearing completion, with recent progress captured in photos.
Construction has started on a 12-month trial to transform the western side of the New Plymouth Cenotaph into a pedestrian-friendly zone and convert Queen Street into a one-way road.
A state-of-the-art rooftop helipad at Taranaki Base Hospital will officially go live on Monday, providing the region with enhanced round-the-clock emergency air transfer capabilities.
The state-of-the-art East Wing Building at Taranaki Base Hospital has begun welcoming patients, bringing critical services like the Emergency Department and Maternity under one roof.
The Government has announced an $8.6 million grant from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to complete the construction of Ngāmotu Marae in New Plymouth.
New Plymouth District Council has appointed infrastructure veteran Anthony Wilson as the new chairperson of the Wai Hononga Water Services Limited board.
Powerco crews are working to restore electricity to 2,396 customers, with Taranaki being the hardest-hit region following severe winds.
Workers from infrastructure, council, and emergency services have been praised for their efforts in cleaning up damage caused by strong winds across Taranaki.
Severe gales have battered Taranaki, cutting electricity to over 6,000 properties and creating hazardous conditions that are delaying repairs.
Severe gale-force winds of up to 130 km/h have battered Taranaki, causing widespread road closures, power outages, and the closure of several council facilities.
Around 3,500 properties across Taranaki are without power as severe gale-force winds trigger widespread outages and an Orange Strong Wind Warning remains active.
The official opening of Taranaki Base Hospital's $462.6 million New East Wing redevelopment will significantly improve acute and specialised healthcare services across the region.
An official opening ceremony has been held for Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new acute services building at Taranaki Base Hospital, with services transitioning from Monday.
Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey has officially opened Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new six-storey acute services building at Taranaki Base Hospital.
Trains Taranaki will present a petition to Parliament calling for the reinstatement of regular passenger rail services connecting New Plymouth, Whanganui, Palmerston North, and Wellington.
Progress photos show the ongoing demolition of Metro Plaza.
A 12-month trial starting in July will make Queen Street one-way near the New Plymouth Cenotaph to create a safer pedestrian-only space.
Energy Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed that two shortlisted developers for a new $1 billion LNG import terminal at Port Taranaki are progressing to the final selection stage.
Work has officially started on the new equestrian centre at Stratford Park, marking a major milestone in the Stratford A&P Association's long-term community development plan.
NZTA has finished replacing two ageing culverts on State Highway 3 near Ahititi, improving road resilience and safety with all temporary traffic management now removed.
Stratford ratepayers face a 5.9 percent overall rates increase following the adoption of the 2026/27 Annual Plan, driven largely by rising water and wastewater service costs.
The Government has announced a $400 million capital package for state highway resilience, with $50 million earmarked for critical upgrades to State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge.
Latest progress photos show the ongoing work on the Metro Plaza Demolition and Huatoki Daylighting project on Devon Street.
New Plymouth Airport has been awarded a Silver award in the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Green Airports Recognition 2026 programme for Climate Change Adaptation.
The Taranaki Motorsport Facility Charitable Trust has ceased attempts to develop a motorsport facility at Stratford Park, citing unviable noise and access restrictions.
Progress photos show the construction of the Fitzroy Beach ramp and steps project, which is scheduled for completion in late June.
The newly named Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki east wing at Taranaki Base Hospital is preparing to open, featuring state-of-the-art seismic engineering and eco-friendly design.
Construction on the next stage of Eltham’s Town Centre Revitalisation is set to begin in early June 2026, bringing major upgrades to Stark Park.
Ageing alder trees along Devon Street East are being replaced with native planting as part of the Devon Street Green Masterplan.
NZTA has announced that State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge will reopen 24/7 from Friday under stop/go traffic management following major slip clearance works.
The New Plymouth District Council's West End Crossing and Queen Street upgrade project is on track for completion in July, aiming to revitalise the city centre.
NZTA has confirmed that State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge is on track to reopen to stop-go traffic management without convoys from next Saturday.
The New Plymouth District Council is reviewing CBD parking, including hourly rates and mobility spaces, and is calling for public feedback before May 29.
Work continues near the New Plymouth Clock Tower to develop Queen Street as part of the New Plymouth District Council's West End Crossing project.
Taranaki Base Hospital's new six-storey East Wing building has been officially blessed and named Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki ahead of its phased opening.
The demolition of Metro Plaza in New Plymouth's CBD is underway, uncovering the Huatoki Stream and 100-year-old Oregon pine beams as part of a new green space project.
Road crews are making significant progress clearing slips and repairing State Highway 3 in the Awakino Gorge, though the route remains vulnerable to weather.
State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge will partially reopen under single-lane escorted convoys this Saturday afternoon following intensive slip clearance.
Contractors have begun replacing controversial concrete cycleway separators with rubber alternatives along Devon Street as part of a New Plymouth District Council trial.
The New Plymouth District Council has lifted the precautionary boil water notice for Bell Block and The Links after clear test results, but the notice remains in place for the New Plymouth Airport.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has warned that the proposed liquefied natural gas import terminal at Port Taranaki will only proceed if there is a strong business case.
The Te Ara o Te Ata Mt Messenger Bypass has marked its most significant milestone yet with the official breakthrough and completion of the project's 235-metre tunnel.
Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing has surpassed one million work hours, marking a significant milestone in the $460 million Project Maunga Stage Two redevelopment set to open in 2026.
Taranaki Base Hospital's new Cancer Centre is now treating patients with the region's first Linear Accelerator, significantly improving local cancer care and reducing the need for out-of-region travel.
A new shade structure is installed at the Destination Kāwaroa playground by Bullitt Fabrications.
A family walk to the Taranaki ski field takes in wintry conditions and the new bridge.
