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Number of new houses nearing record high
Migration

Number of new houses nearing record high

New dwelling consents are still climbing despite labour and materials constraints, with Auckland’s smaller homes now outpacing standalone houses for the first time.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
The 16 best job sites in 2019
Human Capital Management

The 16 best job sites in 2019

LinkedIn dominates the market, but employers and recruiters can still tap a wider pool of candidates through Google, Facebook and niche boards.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Is an industrial development boom coming to New Zealand?
Supply Chain

Is an industrial development boom coming to New Zealand?

Demand for warehouse space is rising as online retail squeezes physical stores, with New Zealand investors watching Australia’s boom closely.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 14th Jul 2019
Infrastructure New Zealand announces new CEO
Sustainability

Infrastructure New Zealand announces new CEO

The transition follows the Building Nations Symposium, with outgoing chief Stephen Selwood credited for 14 years of reform and advocacy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 14th Jul 2019
Science and common sense are the only way forward
Sustainability

Science and common sense are the only way forward

Pragmatic solutions are needed to cut waste, trim compliance costs and keep safety goals intact as prescriptive rules prove too rigid.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
New Zealand’s busiest property markets revealed
NZD

New Zealand’s busiest property markets revealed

Affordability and tight supply are driving activity in cheaper districts, with Tararua, Waipa and Selwyn topping the turnover rankings.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Success of Unitary Plan sets the tone for housing market
Law

Success of Unitary Plan sets the tone for housing market

Auckland’s more permissive zoning is helping ease prices, widen lending and give first-time buyers a better shot at home ownership.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Recent truck collisions cause for concern
Risk & Compliance

Recent truck collisions cause for concern

Near-miss collisions in a loading zone have highlighted the need for stricter radio calls, exclusion zones and controls around heavy machinery.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 7th Jul 2019
What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?
Taxation

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Health risks of dust and silica
Risk & Compliance

Health risks of dust and silica

Construction workers face a hidden lung-disease threat as poor dust controls and weak monitoring leave many exposed to silica and wood dust.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Flexible workspace leader launches franchise programme
Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible workspace leader launches franchise programme

New Zealand operators can now tap a fast-growing office market as two thirds of large corporates plan flexible space use.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Why skill shortages are about to get worse
Human Capital Management

Why skill shortages are about to get worse

An ageing workforce is expected to leave New Zealand employers scrambling to replace experience, with 86% of hiring managers concerned.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Jun 2019
First home buyers make over half of purchases in these suburbs
Property Market

First home buyers make over half of purchases in these suburbs

Affordability is pushing first home buyers to dominate purchases in several New Zealand suburbs, with some taking more than 60% of sales.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 30th Jun 2019
Builders seriously injured after companies fail to cooperate
Law

Builders seriously injured after companies fail to cooperate

A lack of consultation on a Southland milking shed build left two workers seriously injured, prompting fines of more than USD $300,000.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
How security and style can go hand in hand
Data centers

How security and style can go hand in hand

Designers can now visualise secure entrances in their own projects as HTS launches a product realisation service across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Government action urgently needed for New Zealand’s housing
Auckland Council

Government action urgently needed for New Zealand’s housing

Auckland’s housing shortfall is worsening as consent and completion numbers slip, raising pressure on ministers to speed up land release.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2019
New skyscraper unveiled in Auckland
Skycity

New skyscraper unveiled in Auckland

It will add 226 apartments and a 233-room hotel to downtown Auckland as demand for CBD homes outstrips supply, with completion due in 2024.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2019
What can New Zealand learn from the Australian budgets?
Oil and Gas

What can New Zealand learn from the Australian budgets?

Sydney and Brisbane are set for a wave of transport works, as state budgets channel billions into roads, rail and hospitals despite softer revenues.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019

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