Building
New Dunedin hospital project could be downscaled
The Prime Minister says the government has been receiving unreliable financial information from Health New Zealand since it came into power. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists chief executive… Audio
The case for NZ to ban engineered stone
Engineered stone is a popular choice for benchtops in modern kitchens - it's cheaper and less porous than marble and more hard wearing than formica. However its production creates tiny dust particles… Audio
Professor Anthony Hoete on Aotearoa's urban future
The award winning architect Professor Anthony Hoete has written a chapter in a new book, Urban Aotearoa, The Future of Our Cities. Audio
Council looks at changing controversial intensification plan
Nelson City Council has recommended changes for a hearing panel to consider later this year.
Leading inspector voices reservations about going remote
The building consents manager at Auckland Council has reservations about remote inspections becoming the industry's default practice. Audio
Master Builders supports virtual consent inspections
Master Builders say they're supportive of government plans to make remote virtual inspections the default for building consents. Master Builders head of government engagement David Kelly says remote… Audio
LGNZ wants detail on remote inspections proposal
The government wants to make remote virtual inspections the default for building consents to reduce delays and costs. Local Government New Zealand agrees a new style of building inspections could be… Audio
Remote building inspections already used by local council
The government wants to make remote virtual inspections the default for building consents and is pointing to a small council as a model. Remote inspections already take place at South Canterbury's… Audio
Kainga Ora pauses controversial housing project
Kainga Ora has put the brakes on a controversial social housing project in Auckland, saying it needs to reassess its strategy and priorities. The development, in the Blockhouse Bay suburb, faced… Audio
The fall of DIY and how Helping Hands can teach those skills
Every couple of weeks or so we check in with builder Stan Scott to talk DIY projects they have on the go. But at the other end of the spectrum the art of DIY looks like it's on the out for younger… Audio
Consumer NZ on Northland power cut fall out
Transpower chief executive Alison Andrew confirmed yesterday that the power pylon that fell last Thursday, cutting power to most of Northland, was caused by contractors carrying out routine… Audio
Bid to lure more women into trades
Building industry group, BCITO has launched a new initiative to get more women into the trades. Kevin Paul Painters and Decorators in Nelson has a number of women apprentices. Mark speaks to co-owner… Audio
Tiny home enthusiasts back rule change on granny flats
Excitement is building among tiny home fans and builders ahead of an overhaul of the rules.
Government to review Public Works Act
As part of its plan to streamline the delivery of infrastructure projects, the government is reviewing the Public Works Act. Minister of Land Information Chris Penk spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tauranga council elections put spotlight on taller buildings plan
Mount Business Association has invited all mayoral and council candidates to a meeting to inform voters on their position. Audio
Tiny home builders and enthusiasts respond to new law proposal
The coalition government has put forward a discussion document - pitched as a way to to make it easier to build granny flats and increase the supply of affordable homes, Nick James reports. Audio
Nelson Council digests proposed granny flat rules
Allowing granny flats to be built without resource consent is being proposed to increase the supply of affordable homes in New Zealand. Nelson's mayor Dr Nick Smith spoke to Midday Report's Charlotte… Audio
Govt consent plan could speed up Maori housing developments
The government's plan to remove building consents for small houses could speed up several Maori housing developments. Oraruwharo Ahu Whenua Trust chair Ivan Hauraki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government moves to scrap consents on granny flats
Backyard granny flats may soon be much easier to build in a move from the government to scrap consents for that type of building. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour supports proposal to scrap granny flat consents
The Labour Party is supporting a government proposal to scrap consents for granny flats. Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
