Articles tagged with Northern

Building New Zealand’s Future: Transforming Transport for Economic Growth

1 month ago | 198 views

The government is focused on driving sustainable economic growth in New Zealand by reforming the planning system, investing heavily in transport infrastructure, and creating a credible long-term pipeline of major projects like the Roads of National Significance (RoNS). Despite economic challenges and funding constraints, including the need for increased petrol taxes and diversified funding methods, the government aims to improve productivity, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity for both freight and people. Achieving these goals requires tough trade-offs, realistic sequencing of projects, and collaboration with the construction sector to deliver transformative benefits for the economy and all New Zealanders.

Tags: Matt Freeman New Zealand Roads of National Significance NZTA National Land Transport Programme Waikato Expressway Tauranga Eastern Corridor Wellington Northern Corridor Transmission Gully Kāpiti Expressway

Health Minister Simeon Brown: Faster Access to Care for Northland and Auckland Patients

2 months ago | 313 views

Health Minister Simeon Brown highlights improved healthcare access in Northland and Auckland, with quarterly results showing progress towards 2030 targets. Key improvements include faster cancer treatment, increased childhood immunizations, and shorter stays in emergency departments. Efforts to reduce waitlists for elective procedures and FSAs are also underway, with a record investment in health supporting these initiatives.

Tags: Simeon Brown Northland Auckland Health Minister healthcare patients Northern region Waitematā Aucklanders Northlanders

New Ōtaki to Levin Highway Construction Contracts Signed for Improved Travel Times and Economic Growth

4 months ago | 1350 views

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced the signing of construction contracts by NZTA for the new Ōtaki to north of Levin Road project, aiming to improve travel times and support economic growth in Kāpiti and Horowhenua. The project involves two alliances focusing on different sections of the highway, with completion expected by the end of 2029. The new road is part of the Wellington Northern Corridor, enhancing safety, efficiency for freight trips, and urban development opportunities, while also featuring amenities like shared user paths and grade-separated interchanges.

Tags: Chris Bishop NZ Transport Agency Ōtaki Levin National Significance Kāpiti Horowhenua Wellington Northern Corridor Transmission Gully Mackays.

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Investors excited at Summit’s opportunities

9 months ago | 1148 views

International investors have left New Zealand excited about the opportunities created at the first Investor Summit held in Auckland over the past two days, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “Many millions of dollars is now under discussion and when those deals come to fruition, New Zealanders will not only see their roads, hospitals and schools built faster but they will see jobs created and businesses thrive around the new infrastructure. “Over the past few days, our growth agenda has been turbo-charged, and I am very excited about the prospects,” says Mr Luxon.

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