Construction
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Panellists Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne on the weekend's rugby losses, the Commerce Commission investigating the cost of building supplies, and ACT siphoning away National's support. Audio
High cost of building supplies for residential housing investigated
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs David Clark says there have been long-standing concerns about whether there is enough competition in the sector.
What is the price of sunlight?
Householders face losing over a billion dollars worth of sunlight and views under radical housing intensification law changes underway.
Demolition waste could surge due to housing intensification
Landfills across the country are expected to be filled with more demolition waste when building rules kick in allowing increased housing intensification.
Wave of demolition waste expected with planning law change
A river of new demolition waste is expected to flow from a law change to allow at least three houses be built on one section.
The government is in the dark about just how much and is under fire over… Audio
Price rise puts Whangārei's Ōruku Landing project at risk
New report indicates the proposed waterfront development could cost ratepayers an additional $13m.
Timber shortage hits fencing contractors with weeks-long delays
A shortage of timber means some fencing companies are having to order product months in advance.
More delays for Carillon tower project
A 50 metre high tower with 70 tonnes of bells in it that presents a high earthquake risk in central Wellington, has been allowed to stay that way for up to six more years.
The long running project to… Audio
Calling Home: Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson in Singapore
This morning on Calling Home we talk to Grant Rawlinson. The Taranaki native lives with wife Stefanie and twin daughters Kate and Rachel. He's Calling Home this morning from Singapore. Audio, Gallery
A good day's work - fencing in out-of-the-way valley
Fencing contactor James Ewing has two years of work ahead of him at Lees Valley Station in North Canterbury. He was erecting a deer fence along the valley road when Cosmo Kentish-Barnes stopped for a… Audio
A good day's work - fencing in out-of-the-way valley
Fencing contactor James Ewing has two years of work ahead of him at Lees Valley Station in North Canterbury. He was erecting a deer fence along the valley road when Cosmo Kentish-Barnes stopped for a…
AudioUsing tech to reduce the cost of rework in construction
A New Zealand tech company is working to address the staggering cost of re-work on construction sites. It's estimated the cost of fixing shoddy work or correcting mistakes can represent between 10 and… Audio
Shortages of construction materials are starting to bite
Builders and other tradespeople have been struggling with empty shop shelves; weeks, sometimes month-long delays in delivery of essential materials and soaring costs. The issues are far from over. Audio
Shortages of construction materials are starting to bite
Builders and other tradespeople have been struggling with empty shop shelves; weeks, sometimes month-long delays in delivery of essential materials and soaring costs. The issues are far from over.
AudioBuilders call for mandatory vaccination in construction sector
The construction industry needs a vaccine mandate so that contractors, subbies and homeowners know where they stand, an industry boss says. Audio
Builders call for mandatory vaccination in construction sector
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
Work starts for Wellington City Mission's new community hub
Ground was broken today, in a sense, at the site of what will be Wellington City Mission's new community hub.
In the first of its kind for the country - the centre will host supportive housing units… Video, Audio
Building consent bottleneck slows residential construction
Hundreds of builders are calling on the construction minister to reduce long delays for building consents, saying the bottleneck hurts productivity and could destabilise companies.
Auckland Council still facing $200m bill for leaky buildings
Mayor Phil Goff says the leaky building crisis has cost council hundreds of millions over the last 10 years and resulted in the construction of thousands of unsafe, damp and mouldy homes.
Some Rotorua major projects delayed by Auckland lockdown – council
Many of Rotorua's major projects have been delayed due to effects from the Covid-19 lockdown in Auckland.
