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New Zealand Hands Over Geotechnical Guidance to Support Safer Rebuilding of Port Vila CBD

New Zealand High Commissioner HE Peter Kemp and Port Vila Lord Mayor Hon. Samuel Iani at the formal handover of the Port Vila CBD Geotechnical Guidance Handbook and Geotechnical Hazards Portal on 14 October 2026.

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VCCI stakeholder forum strengthens dialogue on the Port Vila CBD rebuild

DUAP PMU discusses the CBD rebuild with business stakeholders at a VCCI-facilitated forum

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Public input: more than 87% support the CBD Vision and Concept Plan

Public consultation helped shape the CBD Vision and Concept Plan, with more than 87% of respondents to the support question backing the plan.

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Traffic planning supports safer movement across Port Vila’s CBD

Planning for proposed China-Aid road upgrades supports efforts to improve Port Vila’s road network and CBD connectivity.

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Planning advances for China-Aid road upgrades in Port Vila

Planning for proposed China-Aid road upgrades supports efforts to improve Port Vila’s road network and CBD connectivity.

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  1. Port Vila CBD Vision and Concept Plan launched to guide the rebuild
  2. UN Women supports gender audit of Port Vila Central Market and Market Precinct
  3. New Zealand-supported seafront rehabilitation improves Port Vila’s public spaces
  4. Stakeholders review draft CBD geotechnical guidance tools

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