Construction
Tunnel from Mt Eden to Auckland CBD complete in rail project
Construction of Auckland's City Rail Link came one step closer to completion today, with a tunnel now dug from Mount Eden to the CBD.
DIY with Stan Scott
If you're looking for some tips to improve your place for any upcoming festivities, builder Stan Scott has some tips and tricks to share with you for any DIY jobs you're planning on. Audio
Christchurch Convention Centre opens today
After lengthy construction and Covid-19 delays, a centrepiece in Christchurch's earthquake rebuild will finally open its doors today. The $475 million convention centre called Te Pae is already booked… Audio
Structural engineers want stronger penalties for errors within industry
Structural engineers want the fines for substandard designing boosted, warning that poor buildings are still slipping through.
The Panel with Anna Dean and Andrew Hoggard (Part 1)
Panellists Anna Dean and Andrew Hoggard discuss to Covid-19 'traffic lights' and rising building costs. Audio
Inquiry finds structural engineer negligent but not incompetent
A major Masterton building owner is furious at the outcome of a five-year-long inquiry into a structural engineer signing off on flawed earthquake designs. Audio
Inquiry finds engineer negligent but not incompetent
A Masterton building owner is furious at the outcome of a five-year-long inquiry into a structural engineer who approved designs for buildings that were prone to earthquakes.
Engineering New Zealand… Audio
Kenepuru Sound residents finally get road access back
Residents in Kenepuru Sound can finally get in and out by road, more than four months after the damaging July storm.
Full repairs so that visitors can also use the road again are expected to take up… Audio
Innovation needed in construction industry - report
The construction industry future is looking bright but crying out for innovation and investment, according to the National Construction Pipeline Report just out.
It forecasts over a quarter of a… Audio
265,000 new dwellings in pipeline over next five years - MBIE report
Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment's National Construction Pipeline Report forecast 265,000 new dwellings would be consented between now and December 2026.
CDL Land planning residential development on 70ha in Havelock North
The company obtained Overseas Investment Office approval to buy the 69.4 hectares of land from the Lowe family, earlier this month, for an undisclosed price.
High-density housing: Select committee recommends more outdoor space
Property developers will also have to provide more glazing under suggested changes to the government's bill on high density housing.
NZ Architecture Awards: Kohanga reo design recognised
Architect Michael O'Sullivan speaks to Jesse about his award-winning design of a kohanga reo in Ōtautahi, Christchurch Audio, Gallery
Hospital projects delayed over fire designs
Vital hospital building projects in Auckland are being delayed for months by questions over fire designs - and especially the safe evacuation of smoke-filled rooms.
Stroke, rehabilitation and baby… Audio
Building Code changes for roof insulation on new houses
Officials say the new requirements will reduce the energy needed to heat homes by up to 40 percent.
The worrying aspects of the bipartisan housing plan
The new bipartisan bill on housing intensification was welcomed by all - until the detail was revealed. Audio
The worrying aspects of the bipartisan housing plan
The new bipartisan bill on housing intensification was welcomed by all - until the detail was revealed.
AudioWellington: Plan to develop council land near public transport
The regional council says it has significant land holdings around stations which could be used for housing, retail and public services.
'Trust your councillors' says councillor ahead of Oruku Landing decision
Gavin Benney denies his press release indicating support for a proposed conference and event centre breached the council's elected members' code of conduct.
Concern over Mt Messenger bypass impact
There's concern a deal done to get North Taranaki's Mt Messenger bypass built, could see other native forests bulldozed for new roads.
Compensation and a land swap have been agreed so that the State… Audio
