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What to do about your plastic construction waste?
Exploring ways to minimise construction and building waste is a passion for Dr Terri-Ann Berry, director of the newly formed Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC). Dr […]
‘Iconic’ design proposed for downtown stadium
The design of a proposed stadium in downtown Auckland has been released by a global team who say Auckland is in need of better stadium infrastructure. […]
No OCR change — for now
The decision by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to leave the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 5.5% may have been a close […]
Construction cost growth continuing to cool
The average cost of building a home in New Zealand’s main centres has increased by 0.3% this quarter, and 5.2% since February 2023. This is […]
Dangerous intent — unwanted consequences of letters of intent
Vimal Nair (left) and Callum McKenzie of Auckland legal firm Greenwood Roche outline the problems that letters of intent can cause further down the track […]
More Pasifika tradies called for
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) is calling for more Pasifika learners to start their apprenticeships. Despite reasonably high numbers of Pasifika labourers […]
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 the […]
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 roads, […]
The Boss Checklist — How do you stack up?
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen presents the “Boss Checklist” to help identify just how effective you are as a boss, and to identify areas to […]
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 recycling […]
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 sell, […]
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 aims […]
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) is […]
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 […]