Bill Mc Kay
KiwiBuild dogged by structural constraints, expert
A comprehensive look at the state of housing. Bill McKay delves into the problems facing KiwiBuild, observes Housing NZ steaming ahead, including medium density developments close to facilities and… Audio
Pressures on public space
Bill McKay takes a broad look at the pressures on public spaces and the issues it generates, including sharing, maintenance and surveillance. Audio
Must Heritage be Handsome?
The problem with saving our modernist architectural heritage is we often can't agree on whether it's any good or not, says Bill McKay, Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the… Audio
A year of Kiwibuild, can shared equity meet targets?
Bill McKay analyses the long awaited announcement of the Urban Design Authority - it's going to be huge, and will run several projects large scale and incorporate both Housing NZ and Kiwibuild. Also a… Audio
What is Naked Housing, can it help with housing costs?
Bill McKay talks about the concept of Naked Housing, that may appeal to the young and energetic - Generation Rent, but not to everyone. It involves getting rid of car parking which in turn, slashes… Audio
Auckland’s waterfront stadium proposal pros & cons
Bill McKay takes a close look at the proposed bright and shiny waterfront stadium that Auckland has been offered. A private consortium is offering to build a sports/concerts/events stadium on… Audio
Uber, E-bikes and E-Scooters
Bill McKay looks at the increasing competition for our asphalt. E-bikes, electric scooters and other urban transport options, including Uber, hiring cars by the hour and bike rentals are all vying for… Audio
A festival of architecture
Bill McKay looks back on the broad range of offerings from the past fortnight's Festival of Architecture, he says it wasn't just for architects and wealthy people. Audio
Jane Jacobs, a revolutionary city thinker's legacy
In a nod to suffrage day, Bill McKay talks about Jane Jacobs, the untrained activist who fought city hall and revolutionised our thinking about cities. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of… Audio
Heartland heritage, buildings in the regions
Bill McKay reports on our historic buildings and the character of our small regional towns facing multiple threats. Audio
Alternative housing strategies, Greenfield vs Brownfield
Back to the Future?. Infrastructure NZ says we should follow a Houston model of affordable housing, Bill McKay examines whether is it right for NZ. Audio
Why some big builders are going broke?
Bill McKay takes a look at why a number of contractors have into receivership recently and the big hits Fletchers have taken over the last couple of years. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the… Audio
Meth lab do-up
Bill McKay reports on his meth lab do-up and his plans for a grand design in the back garden. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland. Audio
Creation and erosion of public space
Bill McKay talks to Kathryn about how we are creating public space better than ever before - but it is still being eroded away in several ways. We are starting to see the end of the car (and traffic… Audio
Tiny houses - what you can build in your backyard
Small backyard dwellings, what you can build at low cost and not requiring council consents. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland. Audio
How to make a damp, cold home healthier
With winter well under way, heating and moisture control become a problem in many Kiwi homes. Bill McKay, senior lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning says 40,000 children are… Audio
Know your boundaries. Do good fences make good neighbours ?
The Government believes good fences make good neighbours. According to the 1978 Fencing Act you have the right to put up a fence (or improve an existing one) and get your neighbour to pay half - even… Audio
Designing better apartment buildings in Auckland
How can city planners avoid developers squeezing too many units into multi-unit sites to maximise profit and the many dangers of buying off plans which may not be accurate or to scale. Bill McKay says… Audio
Urban issues with Bill McKay
Groups of people around the country are aiming to sort out the housing crisis on their own through cooperative housing, but running into bureaucracy. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of… Audio
Urban issues with Bill McKay
In recognition of ANZAC Day, we look at our country's war memorials and how they reflect our changing society over the last hundred years. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture… Audio
