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RNZ News
16-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Constraints on Watercare infrastructure could push up prices
Constraints on Auckland's water infrastructure could push up prices in the city's central suburbs. That is the warning from one economist as demand is increasing for land that is not affected by limitations to Auckland's water network. Last year, Watercare released a map revealing many areas of Auckland with water or wastewater restrictions, meaning new builds in those areas may not be able to connect to the water network until necessary upgrades are complete. Luka Forman has more. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
08-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Newmarket businesses say area feels like a 'ghost-town'
business Auckland Region 44 minutes ago It's a tough time for business in one of Auckland's top shopping districts, with many empty shopfronts lining once-bustling streets. Newmarket businesses say high rent, a tight economy and changing shopping habits have all contributed to a difficult environment. They say the many empty buildings on Broadway and the surrounding streets aren't a good look for attracting customers, and the area sometimes feels like a ghost-town. Luka Forman went for a visit.
RNZ News
07-05-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Domestic violence calls to police going answered
A family violence support agency said police are undoing decades of hard work by not attending some domestic violence callouts that are considered mental-health related. Last year, police announced a phased approach to pulling back on mental-health related callouts, while still attending high risk incidents, in a bid to save their time and resources. Luka Forman has the story.
