Tag: Back in Time

20 years ago: • The failure to meet a tight annual report deadline of January 14, 1997, placed the BCITO in financial jeopardy. The government...

20 years ago: • One of New Zealand’s most sought-after blocks of land was to become the new headquarters of Clear Communications. The company was planning...

20 years ago: • Materials used by Registered Master Builders in new home building were going to need formal appraisal certificates from September 1997 if...

20 years ago: • Consideration was being given to excluding from the Master Build Services (MBS) five-year new home guarantee any products or materials used...

  20 years ago: • The NZMBF “absolutely suppported” the New Zealand Employers Federation advertising campaign promoting the benefits the Employment Contracts Act had brought to...

20 years ago: • Christchurch’s Lancaster Park was due to undergo redevelopment, including installation of lights, realignment of the rugby pitch and eventual conversion to...

20 years ago: • New Zealand’s largest shopping destination was under construction in Manukau City. The Manukau Supa Centre was being built on a 10ha...

20 years ago: • The New Zealand construction industry was close to peaking, and growth in building activity was forecast to fall sharply unless large...

20 years ago: • Carter Holt Harvey mills at Kumeu, Whangarei and Marton were being closed in the company’s drive to improve international competitiveness. Around 190...