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Home construction costs surge by 2.2%
Supply Chain

Home construction costs surge by 2.2%

Homeowners face higher rebuild insurance bills as labour and materials shortages pushed residential construction costs up 2.2% in June.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
How to prepare for Alert Level 3
Risk & Compliance

How to prepare for Alert Level 3

Businesses must shift to contactless operations, remote work and tighter checks as Delta-driven Alert Level 3 curbs customer access.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
How to prepare for Alert Level 3
Risk & Compliance

How to prepare for Alert Level 3

Businesses must shift to remote work where possible as Level 3 rules ban most customer access and require contactless trading.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4
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
UN declares New Zealand’s housing crisis a breach of human rights
Disaster Recovery

UN declares New Zealand’s housing crisis a breach of human rights

The report urges ministers to curb speculation, strengthen tenant rights and expand social housing after finding the crisis breaches basic rights.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
The best performing region for residential investors
Bank of New Zealand

The best performing region for residential investors

Investors in Manawatu/Wanganui saw 25.3% capital gains and 4.0% yields, making it the country’s standout residential market.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2021
Solid start to new urbanism
Auckland Council

Solid start to new urbanism

Auckland developers are finding stronger demand and easier consents as housing shortages, low rates and relaxed zoning reshape the market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
Earthquake-prone buildings explained
Physical Security

Earthquake-prone buildings explained

Owners of unsafe buildings can face deadlines of 7.5 or 15 years to strengthen or demolish them, with council support available.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
Suburban apartments overtake CBD
Auckland Council

Suburban apartments overtake CBD

Albany has become Auckland’s top apartment market, with suburban projects taking more than two-thirds of sales as CBD demand slumps.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2020
Planning systems deliver economic prosperity
Data Analytics

Planning systems deliver economic prosperity

Planning reforms could add GBP £4 billion in annual value and 39,200 jobs, as states weigh faster approvals and clearer rezoning rules.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2020
New responsibilities under Level Two and Three
Risk & Compliance

New responsibilities under Level Two and Three

Contractors must now issue travel letters and display QR posters as COVID-19 rules tighten across Alert Levels 2 and 3.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Aug 2020
Long term future for long term tenants
New Zealand Labour Party

Long term future for long term tenants

Tenants will gain stronger eviction protections and annual rent caps, but landlords warn the new law could shrink supply and lift rents.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
Level One: What you can do, should do and can’t do
Risk & Compliance

Level One: What you can do, should do and can’t do

Physical distancing has been eased on building sites, but workers must still sign in, wash hands and stay home if unwell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2020
Construction protocols for Level Two – what you need to know
Risk & Compliance

Construction protocols for Level Two – what you need to know

New distancing and travel rules aim to help builders restart safely under Level 2, with updated protocols now available online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
Canterbury planning project takes top honours in international awards
Disaster Recovery

Canterbury planning project takes top honours in international awards

The Waimakariri District Council’s red-zone recovery work has been recognised as best in the Commonwealth for helping rebuild earthquake-hit communities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019
Kōtuitui sets a new standard in affordable housing
Housing

Kōtuitui sets a new standard in affordable housing

Sixty-one terraced homes in Manukau will be priced from GBP £289,000, as the project packages whiteware, landscaping and parking.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019
Is North Waikato on the rise?
Property Market

Is North Waikato on the rise?

Big transport projects and a planned manufacturing hub are boosting demand for homes and rentals across Huntly and wider North Waikato.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Oct 2019
New Zealand’s most exceptional projects
Disaster Recovery

New Zealand’s most exceptional projects

Christchurch’s regeneration was underscored as Tūranga won the Supreme Award, while 10 other projects were named category winners.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
How to get more first home buyers on the property ladder
Bank of New Zealand

How to get more first home buyers on the property ladder

Widening the KiwiSaver HomeStart grants could help more first-home buyers bridge soaring deposits as rents climb and rates stay low.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019