David Kelly
Business News for 5 September 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Builders Association quietly drops key part of insurance policy
The Certified Builders Association has quietly dropped a key part of their insurance policy that protects homeowners if their builder goes bust. The Association says it had no choice after the… Audio
Building industry says accord has improved cooperation
The building industry says an accord with the government is leading to a narrowing of differences and greater co-operation within the sector. Audio
Free building standards eliminate industry aggravation
The building industry says a government decision to make a large number of building standards freely available is a positive sign that the construction sector accord is working. Audio
Building sector's high suicide rate revealed in new research
The building industry is hoping new research into what drives its high rate of suicide will help spur action and conversations about mental health.
The construction sector has the highest rates of… Audio
Govt fails to follow MBIE rules on construction contracts
Cabinet ministers and construction leaders met in Wellington yesterday to discuss how to solve the major challenges facing the struggling industry. The sector has been plagued by issues related to… Audio
Business News for 2 August 2018
Slight rise in jobless rate won't prompt RBNZ rate cut. Heartland Bank restructuring for growth. Construction sector woes deepen. Latest from money markets. Audio
1000 new homes built in a year? Master Builders says yes
The government's ambition to build up to 1000 new homes this year appear to have the backing of the industry. Registered Master Builders say they can build 1000 additional new homes within a year, and… Audio
Construction industry says Fletcher's problems are widespread
Construction Industry Council chair David Kelly spoke to Morning Report about problems besetting Fletcher Building and others in the construction industry. Audio
House of the Year finalists announced
The building industry is celebrating the best in home construction with the House of the Year awards tomorrow night. Registered Master Builders chief executive David Kelly says the finalists include… Audio
'Education Snobbery'
Our guest is tackling 'education snobbery' and celebrating the trades. Today, 10 of the country's top young carpentry apprentices, are competing in a six-hour practical challenge, to take out The… Audio
Trans-Tasman labour force could solve constuction shortages
The construction industry's come up with a plan to smooth out the boom and bust cycle for employers and workers - and that's to pool construction workers with Australia. NZ needs to fill an extra 49… Audio
Quake-reinforcing mesh wrongly certified as tested by top lab
One of the country's biggest steel manufacturers has been selling earthquake-reinforcing mesh wrongly certified as having been tested by a top laboratory. Audio
Clients of collapsed Chch company promised homes will be built
Clients of collapsed Christchurch building company Stonewood Homes have been assured that homes under construction will be completed. Audio
Master Builders encouraged but wary of new construction forecast
The Master Builders Association says while it's encouraging to see construction activity is forecast to peak at an all-time high, New Zealand has an unfortunate history of compromising on quality… Audio
WHITEHEAD: Venetian Mornings
Performed by the Donizetti Trio at a concert of New Zealand woodwind music, University of Auckland Music Theatre, 15 May 2015. Audio
Beijing corruption hunt extends to target NZ
China's named eleven people it says are fugitives who've fled to New Zealand and it wants them extradited on charges of embezzlement, fraud and bribery. Audio
Building industry would back appropriate ban on asbestos
Listening to that was David Kelly, the chief executive of industry body Registered Master Builders. Audio
iTMOi, Fela! The Concert, The Brodsky Quartet and a wrap-up of the Festival’s music programmes
iTMOi, Fela! The Concert, The Brodsky Quartet and a wrap-up of the Festival’s dance, pop and classical music programmes. Audio
Emory Douglas, Ata Reira and a wrap-up of the Festival’s visual arts programme
Emory Douglas and visual arts wrap-up reviewed by Janet McAllister and Ata Reita reviewed by David Kelly. Audio
