David Kelly

The cost of building could soon become cheaper. The Government has today announced plans to cut red tape - including relaxing rules around new building products and removing projects under $65,000… Audio

A group representing three thousand commercial and residential builders says urgent action is needed from whichever party leads the next government to shore-up a vital sector. Master Builders has… Audio

Thousands of homes across Auckland are flood damaged, and in need of repair, refurbishment, or rebuilding. 

By 11-clock this morning, building assessments teams had issued 138 red, 542 yellow, and… Audio

Construction delays and budget blow outs are symptoms of a broken consenting system that's in need of significant renovation according to Master Builders.

The industry group wants the number of… Video, Audio

Master Builders CEO David Kelly says he didn't expect any big bang from the Commerce Commission's initial report on the cost of construction supplies, but he did say he is pleasantly surprised that… Video, Audio

The introduction of higher insulation standards designed to make homes not only warmer, but more energy efficient, could be delayed even longer. The building code changes were announced last year by… Audio

Some builders are threatening to bypass council inspections because they simply cannot afford to wait weeks amid "absurd" delays in getting staff on site.

Inspections in Christchurch are taking about… Audio

Time for the government to hammer home compulsory vaccination for construction workers, according to a building industry group.

Master Builders wants all building and construction sector workers… Video, Audio

Builders are refusing to offer fixed prices on jobs because of escalating prices and a critical shortages of materials.

Mortgage brokers says banks favour fixed price builds, so getting finance could… Audio

The building and construction industry is booming, wages are rising and companies are trying to poach talent off each other. It's a good indicator of New Zealand's low unemployment rate.

Official… Audio

The big winners in the latest GDP figures are the booming construction sector along with retail and accommodation.

Corin Dann spoke to Briscoes Group Managing Director and owner Rod Duke, Queenstown… Audio

Farmers are pointing to wilding vegetation as fuel for the devastating fire that destroyed almost half of the lakeside village.

Federated Farmers High Country Committee chairman Rob Stokes says… Audio

Performed by Chen Cao and David Kelly at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's concert without audience, 'Dolce Vivaldi', Auckland Town Hall, 28 May 2020. Audio

From August, anyone will be able to build a shed, carport or sleep-out without forking out for or waiting on resource consent. The work must still be up to code.

The government says the move will… Audio

The construction sector can get back to work today, albeit with very strict safety rules. Employees will have to work at a distance from each other, some builders and allied trades will have to work… Audio

The focus will still be on keeping contact with others to the bare minimum once the country moves to Alert Level 3, but some restrictions around travel, business and activites will be loosened.

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Construction voices acknowledge a degree of cynicism in the sector at a newly touted Transformation Plan, but they say it's the best shot of tackling long-standing problems.

The Government announced… Audio

Natalie Pendergrast-Harris (clarinet), Ben Hoadley (bassoon), David Kelly (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 11 April 2012 Audio