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NZDF and Ngāti Rangi Partner to Build 50 New Homes at Waiouru Military Camp
09 Sep 2026 | 9 hours ago | 82 viewsThe New Zealand Defence Force and Ngāti Rangi have signed an agreement to build 50 new homes at Waiouru Military Camp, honoring commitments from the Ngāti Rangi Treaty settlement. This deal includes the sale and long-term leaseback of land and buildings, strengthening the partnership between NZDF and Ngāti Rangi. The homes, aimed at improving soldiers' wellbeing and retention, are expected to be completed by mid-2028 as part of the broader Homes for Families programme.
Tags: New Zealand Defence Force Ngāti Rangi Waiouru Military Camp Paul Goldsmith Homes for Families Devonport Wellington Whenuapai Christchurch ManawatūMajor Upgrade Completed on SH1 Tīrau to Waiouru with 128 Lane Km Rehabilitated
12 May 2026 | 3 months ago | 928 viewsCritical sections of State Highway 1 between Tīrau and Waiouru have undergone a major upgrade, with 128 lane kilometres rehabilitated or resealed under the Accelerated Maintenance programme, condensing four seasons of work into two. The project, funded by the Government’s $2.07 billion State Highway Pothole Prevention fund, repaired 5,670 potholes and involved extensive resurfacing, stabilising, and structural asphalt work to improve safety, quality, and accommodate future traffic growth. Completed on schedule with zero lost time due to injuries, the upgrade benefits freight, tourism, and local communities by delivering a safer, smoother journey along this critical North Island corridor.
Tags: Chris Bishop State Highway 1 SH1 Tīrau Waiouru Waikato North Island road maintenance pothole repair asphalt concrete