Consultation opens on new dispute resolution scheme
Consultation opened recently on a new, independent dispute resolution scheme to support insured home owners disputing decisions about their natural hazards insurance claims under...
NZers’ views on what’s fair when paying for infrastructure
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission recently asked New Zealanders what they think is fair when it comes to paying for infrastructure services such as...
Battery recycling company announces expansion
Following the launch of a nationwide battery recycling service in August last year, Phoenix Metalman Recycling (Phoenix) has announced the expansion of its battery...
Setting up for success with a solid foundation for well-being
Creating a healthy workplace starts with a solid foundation for well-being — the overall physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social health of people.
In recent...
REINZ December data: Clear signs of momentum building in the market
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s (REINZ) December 2023 figures show a notable increase in sales activity, median prices lifting, lower days to...
Construction works potentially disrupted due to Auckland lava caves
Home owners and developers are discovering approximately one new lava cave a month in the Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF), and a new research project...
Precinct celebrates opening of Deloitte Centre at Commercial Bay
Precinct Properties, the country’s largest owner and developer of premium city centre real estate, has announced that One Queen (known as the Deloitte Centre)...
Cheshire recognised in New Year Honours List
Notable Auckland-based architect Phillip (Pip) Cheshire has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for services to architecture.
The Order...
Public housing renovations at record levels
New Zealand’s older public homes are being renovated in record numbers as Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities undertakes the one of the biggest...
Heat comes out of the construction sector as annual cost growth softens to 2.4%
As pressures on residential construction supply chains and capacity ease, annual growth in construction costs has reduced to the lowest level in around seven...