Construction
Bulldozing through environmental laws
The Detail - At a time when severe weather events are wrecking the environment, contractors on small building sites ignoring the rules are adding to the problem.
The little guys contributing to a big problem
At a time when severe weather events are wrecking the environment, contractors on small building sites ignoring the rules are adding to the problem. Audio
Multi-million dollar plans for equestrian centre near Ashbutron
Consents been made to develop a $200m equine stud and equestrian centre next to Lake Hood in Ashburton.
Ministry of Justice's growing reliance on property contractors revealed
The Ministry of Justice has been hiring more and more contractors, some costing thousands of dollars a day.
Transmission Gully's impacts on streams and fish investigated
A landmark Wellington motorway once lauded for its green credentials is being investigated for its impact on streams, native fish and one of the country's most sensitive inlets.
Auckland commercial real estate rents keep rising
A persistent economic downturn has failed to stand in the way of strong demand for high-quality commercial real estate.
Grand - and humble - designs recognised in 2023 architecture awards
A courtroom, a lifesaving tower and a bridge are among the homes and workplaces recognised in the 2023 New Zealand Architecture Awards held tonight in Wellington.
Coromandel's SH25a to reopen in time for Christmas
The crucial Coromandel link State Highway 25a will reopen on 20 December - three months ahead of schedule. Video, Audio
Local bridge expert on the marvels of his favourite subject
How much do we know about bridges? Somebody who understands plenty about the topic is Moustafa Al-Ani.
As lead structure advisor at Waka Kotahi and chair of the Auckland Bridge Group, he is well… Audio
The rich-lister reinvigorating Reefton
John Bougen, an Aucklander who made his fortune as co-founder of the 'Dress Smart' chain of shopping malls is now in Reefton giving it a bit of a make over. He speaks to Jesse about his work there. Audio
Wellington Town Hall rebuild could be twinned to offset ballooning costs
In a bid to offset a multimillion-dollar blowout to redevelop Wellington's Town Hall, the council is considering doing it at the same time as a neighbouring building.
Fletcher Building shares expected to fall on back of pipes report
Fletcher Building shares are expected to fall when they resume trading on Monday as investors turn wary amid wildly differing estimates of the cost of leaky plumbing pipes in West Australia.
Construction costs continue to ease as home consents fall
Master Builders says building costs are coming down but are unlikely to make a material difference to the price of a new house.
Residential construction sector cool-off reduces opportunities for workers
Industry insiders say companies are pivoting to renovations and additions as consents for new builds fall sharply.
Fletcher Building withdraws resolution asking for fee increase for board
The board of Fletcher Building has withdrawn a resolution asking for an increase in its directors' fee pool in the face of shareholder pressure.
Jury out on state of residential construction sector
The jury is out on what the slowdown in the residential construction industry means for the hundreds of thousands of people working in the sector.
Industry insiders say companies are pivoting to… Audio
From the sea to the sky
Sir Russell Coutts has leased his SailGP manufacturing factory to Rocket Lab – and his specialist carbon composite workers are part of the deal. Audio
New housing complex opens in Kaikohe
A new style housing complex is about to become the permanent home for some Kaikohe locals struggling to find a place to live.
The development's first ten units have been formally opened in a dawn… Audio
Two sentenced over Covid-19 wage subsidy fraud
A man has been jailed for more than two years and a woman has sentenced to seven months' home detention for defrauding taxpayers through the Covid-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme.
Construction activity slows as interest rates and building costs rise
A significant drop in consents for new residential buildings is expected to result in a material drop in construction activity and take some of the heat out of the economy.