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Plenty of real estate activity under Level 4

Online property traffic is staying strong during New Zealand's Level 4 lockdown, as buyers browse listings and sellers turn to virtual appraisals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021

Bank of New Zealand

Property sellers make an average gain of $347k

Nearly all New Zealand homes sold for a profit in the June quarter, as record-low mortgage rates and tight listings drove gains.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Aug 2021

Auckland Transport

No toll for Puhoi to Warkworth motorway

Drivers will avoid a second toll on Auckland’s new northern motorway, but taxpayers may now cover more of the $877.5m bill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2021

Data Protection

Businesses told to enforce Covid-19 scanning

Businesses will have seven days after lockdown eases to enforce QR check-ins and manual sign-ins at busy venues, experts say.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021

GFC

Reserve Bank holds cash rate – what it means for the property market

Borrowers face higher repayments and tighter credit as rate rises, though lockdown likely postpones the Reserve Bank’s next move.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021

Virtual Private Networks

Remote working putting organisations at risk of ransomware

Poorly configured remote access systems are leaving Kiwi businesses exposed, with CERT NZ warning ransomware reports hit a quarterly high.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021

Disaster Recovery

New Zealand Building Industry Awards paint promising future for the sector

Digital delivery and new construction tech are speeding up projects, with the supreme award-winning water scheme completed in a year.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021

Supply Chain

Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4

Only essential building work may continue, with contractors required to follow strict COVID-19 controls or defer jobs until restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021

Sustainability

Climate change kicks into gear

New Zealand has already warmed 1.1°C, with the IPCC warning of more coastal flooding, fires and heavier rainfall ahead.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2021

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Safety app a crucial element in building site safety

Muddled records and missed hazards can leave firms facing fines, injuries and worse as regulators tighten scrutiny on worksites.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2021

Small Business

Ownership change for Century 21 New Zealand

The franchise’s headquarters will move to Manawatu after Tim Kearins bought Derryn Mayne’s 25% stake in Century 21 New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021

Supply Chain

Poor immigration policies detrimental to construction sector

Recruitment bottlenecks and border rules are threatening delivery of New Zealand's NZ$10.1 billion infrastructure pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021

Education, Learning & Training

Infrastructure Skills Centre offers 'work experience for a lifetime'

Trainees in Christchurch will get hands-on skills and employer mentoring as the sector tries to fill New Zealand’s infrastructure shortage.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021

Risk & Compliance

Pest control company’s ‘home brew’ bait leaves worker hospitalised

A Christchurch manufacturer has been fined NZD $275,000 after toxic vapour from a trial went on to poison a worker and trigger a four-month recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021

Bank of New Zealand

Further mortgage restrictions coming as house price growth continues

Borrowers face tighter lending rules as the Reserve Bank moves to curb risky loans amid house values rising 1.8% in July.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021

Digital Transformation

New radio technology keeps workers safe and compliant

Contact-free radio links are helping City Forests track crews across 23,730 hectares, while also supporting Covid-era social distancing and digital dockets.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021

Disaster Recovery

Celebrating civil construction excellence

Projects that kept ferries running, roads safer and power supply secure were among the winners at Civil Contractors New Zealand’s awards in Wellington.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2021