Construction
Construction still hampered by rising building costs
Building costs are going up faster than houses with some tradies struggling to get their hands on basic materials and facing unknown freight costs.
Part of it is Covid and supply chain uncertainty… Video, Audio
Update on Whangarei's running-ball clock project
A major step forward for Whangarei's "world-unique" running-ball clock project today. The clock is now at the Whangarei Town Basin in preparation for its official launch on 7 April. Project manager… Audio
Fears high building costs will leave home owners under-insured
The rising cost of building materials may leave home owners nationwide in the lurch as the risk of under-insurance grows.
Home underinsurance risks grow as building costs climb
The rising cost of building materials may leave home owners in the lurch as the risk of under-insurance throughout New Zealand grows.
Most residential home insurers use a fixed sum policy, meaning… Audio
Councillor wants car parks to stay for low-income families
Plans to remove some kerbside parking across Tāmaki-Makaurau is dividing councillors.
Under Auckland Transport's new draft parking strategy, on-street parking on dozens of main roads could be taken… Audio
Lack of building supplies delays finishing work
If you're hoping to build a house in the near future or replace some skirting board or even patch a roof you could be waiting months for materials and manpower. And whilst sheets of gib are selling… Audio
High school students building tiny homes in Taranaki
Opunake High School's head of technology Michael Griggs is leading the Tiny Homes programme and speaks to Jesse. Audio
Construction sector struggling to retain staff in 'overcooked' labour market
Desperate construction companies are poaching workers off each other at a destabilising rate.
Why NZ's construction sector stumbles again and again
The pandemic has impacted all businesses, but NZ's construction sector is reeling, and ongoing systemic problems are undermining it, four experts say.
'It's just rock bottom': Roadworks leave Shannon businesses stranded
Roadworks in Horowhenua are having a huge effect on businesses in Shannon, with some reporting drops in trade of up to 90 percent.
Playing Favourites with architect Julie Stout
Architect, educator, activist and ambassador Julie Stout has been named the New Zealand Institute of Architects 2021 Gold Medallist, the highest award an architect can receive in Aotearoa. She joins… Audio, Gallery
Doubling of profit from construction sector lifts Fletcher Building result
Fletcher Building has reported a solid lift in first-half profit as it benefited from a strong housing market and building boom.
NZ Institute of Architects on rapidly rising building costs
The cost of building is skyrocketing, and new figures show there's no sign of that changing.
CoreLogic is predicting building costs could reach double digit growth for a sustained period due to… Audio
House building costs surge, 'plenty more' growth likely
Residential construction costs are rising at their fastest pace in four years with further increases expected.
Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled
The middle section of Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge will be temporarily removed to allow the Amazon founder's 130ft (40m) high boat to sail through.
The Auckland light rail saga continues
At last a concrete plan for light rail in Auckland - but at an eye watering cost. What are the chances of this really happening? And is it the right option? Audio
The Auckland light rail saga continues
At last a concrete plan for light rail in Auckland - but at an eye watering cost. What are the chances of this really happening? And is it the right option?
AudioAuckland light rail 'worst of both worlds' say transport gurus
The government is touting its partly tunneled light rail project as a gamechanger for the city.
The trains would run every five minutes from Wynyard Quarter all the way to the airport.
The editor of… Audio
Auckland light rail route announced
An extended underground light rail route will be built in Auckland.
The Government has announced the supercity's light rail project will run under the city from Wynyard Quarter to Mt Roskill, before… Audio
'Diabolical' prices, inflation leaves working professionals out of pocket
The new record inflation figures come as no shock to many, with rising housing, fuel and construction costs putting the pinch on even those with means.
