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Is tourism destroying New Zealand?
University of Canterbury

Is tourism destroying New Zealand?

Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020
New Zealand house prices reach record highs
Northland

New Zealand house prices reach record highs

Higher borrowing demand and scant listings pushed New Zealand’s national median house price to a record NZD $630,000 in November.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Should Auckland’s port relocate to Northland?
Supply Chain

Should Auckland’s port relocate to Northland?

Auckland could gain valuable waterfront land and Northland secure a major jobs boost if the freight port is shifted, but the bill is likely to run to billions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
Northland to get new school specialising in tech skills
EduTech

Northland to get new school specialising in tech skills

A new tech-focused tertiary school in Whangarei aims to address Northland's tech skills shortage, offering software development and design programmes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Number of NZ houses sold falls by 9.5%
Northland

Number of NZ houses sold falls by 9.5%

Sales volumes in February marked the sharpest annual fall for 16 months, even as prices kept climbing across most of New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
KiwiRail back on track
Customer Experience

KiwiRail back on track

Reopening of the Main North Line helped lift KiwiRail's half-year revenue 12% to GBP £328.8 million and surplus to GBP £16.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Two-tiered real estate market continues
Northland

Two-tiered real estate market continues

Lower supply is widening regional gaps, with Auckland and Canterbury cooling while most of New Zealand posts stronger house price growth.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Spring sprouts with highest number of sales in five months
Northland

Spring sprouts with highest number of sales in five months

Higher sales and record prices point to a spring lift in New Zealand housing, with 6,791 homes sold nationally in October.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Sun, 18th Nov 2018
Roading improvements welcomed
Supply Chain

Roading improvements welcomed

Road freight operators say the new works will ease bottlenecks, but they want four-lane routes to match future traffic growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018
Leading international architect to visit
Hybrid & Remote Work

Leading international architect to visit

Architects and builders in five New Zealand centres can attend free talks on housing and construction challenges, with CPD points available.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 28th Oct 2018
Women of Influence Diversity award winner announced
Education, Learning & Training

Women of Influence Diversity award winner announced

Recognition for women in infrastructure comes after Sarah Lang grew the Women’s Infrastructure Network to seven chapters and 1,000 members.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Whangarei leading New Zealand’s electric vehicle charge
Smart Cities

Whangarei leading New Zealand’s electric vehicle charge

Northland’s fast-moving network of chargers is helping EV drivers reach Cape Reinga, with 13 stations now in place across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Aug 2018
Safety improvements welcomed but more wanted
Northland

Safety improvements welcomed but more wanted

Drivers in Northland still face a busy SH1 corridor, as councils and hauliers warn the planned works fall short of rising traffic needs.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Median house prices up, Auckland down
Northland

Median house prices up, Auckland down

Prices outside Auckland climbed to record levels in March, even as the city’s median house price fell 2.2% year-on-year.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab
Robotics

New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab

Global tech firms are using New Zealand for early testing as Kiwi expertise in AI, space and wireless power draws investment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018
Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide
Supply Chain

Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide

Civil contractors face tougher bids as procurement shifts towards quality, sustainability and whole-of-life value for ratepayers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018
Robotics

Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018

Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action
University of Otago

New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action

Councils and businesses are widening smoke-free zones across New Zealand, as researchers say current laws are lagging behind overseas standards.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Less residential properties sold, but prices increase
Northland

Less residential properties sold, but prices increase

Fewer sales across every region in August suggest buyers remain cautious, even as national residential prices rose 8.2 per cent year on year.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017