Construction
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
Topping up Wellington's beaches
Over 20 years ago a major construction project was launched in Wellington to enhance the most popular local beaches. It involved the transport of more than 16,000 cubic metres of sand from Golden Bay… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Tim Batt Part 2
In part two, a building insurance expert says the government's plans for changing liability risk leaving homeowners out in the cold. Then, are you being asked to perform non-promotable tasks at work… Audio
Govt puts $413m into school upgrades across NZ
A summer of construction is on the cards at New Zealand schools. New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Palmerston North eyesore being redeveloped as inner city hotel
The facade of the former central post office has heritage protection and will be preserved during construction.
Weekend Stuff
Builder Sophie Jack joined Jesse to share her tips on how to start a DIY project this weekend. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
Master Builders chief executive on state of industry
In just a few years, the construction industry went from post-Covid boom to gloom, despite record home consents in 2022. Master Builders chief executive, Ankit Sharma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Construction industry struggling with rising costs, government regulations
The Master Builders 2025 State of the Sector report has found that 52% of the industry insiders expected things to get moderately better in 12 months times. But only 10% believe it will be… Audio
How to do home alterations without having family altercations
Auckland interior designer Kelly Gammie discusses how to keep the family together while tearing the house apart. Audio
No sign of asbestos in fire doors at Auckland's convention centre - Fletcher Building
Buildings in Wellington and Christchurch are also being checked.
'It really ruined me': Builder takes thousands and vanishes
A string of homeowners are out by tens of thousands of dollars, after paying money upfront for building work that was done badly, or not at all. Audio
Plans to shut down Eves Valley Sawmill
It's understood owners Carter Holt Harvey want to shut down the Eves Valley Sawmill and consolidate its timber operation at its Kawerau plant. The closure will cost more than 140 jobs in the Tasman… Audio
150 jobs at risk amid potential Tasman sawmill closure
Shocked and gutted. Those are some of the emotions workers at Carter Holt Harvey's Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman District are feeling as they come to grips with its potential closure. Up to 150 people… Audio
Construction activity at lowest level since 2019
The 2025 Building Construction Report indicates the industry's total revenue fell 5 percent to $94 billion in the year ended March, from $99b the year earlier.
Building fire-safety review hears concerns on clarity, inconsistency
Multi-storey warehouses built for robots and automatic retrieval systems present new firefighting challenges, a review prompted by the fatal Loafers Lodge fire hears.
Defective buildings: Holding those responsible to account
John Gray, president of the Home Owners & Buyers Association of New Zealand, is back with Jim to talk about what is being done in other countries to lift building standards and dissuade rogue… Audio
What makes a great building?
Craig is director of Moller Architects which has been in practice since 1969 and has designed the likes of the Sky Tower and ASB Waterfront Theatre in Auckland. He tells Emile what he thinks makes a… Audio
What will building products change mean for DIYers, new builds?
The government has revealed its building product specifications document, which will list international standards for products like plasterboard, cladding, windows and external doors.
Material change for the construction industry
Professor John Tookey from AUT joins Emile Donovan to look at whether improving the availability of overseas materials will bring down the high cost of construction. Audio
