PlaceMakers bigger and better in Whangarei
PlaceMakers is due to open the doors on a newly built store in Whangarei in the spring of this year — a 6000 sq...
Housing unaffordability catastrophic
A new survey suggesting New Zealand’s houses are more unaffordable than those in London or Los Angeles reiterates the need for urgent attention from...
Research launched to help homes better withstand earthquakes
Findings show homes with variations in the stiffness of the bracing systems performed poorly
A key research project to help improve the resilience of the...
WorkSafe NZ launched
WorkSafe New Zealand was launched in mid-December to transform New Zealand-wide attitudes and performance in workplace health and safety.
WorkSafe NZ Chair Professor Gregor Coster...
New homes exempt from LVR restrictions
The Registered Master Builders Association is delighted with the Reserve Bank’s recent announcement that the construction of new homes are to now become exempt...
Go ahead given for cathedral demolition
Demolition of the Christ Church Cathedral has been given the go ahead, following a judgement from the Supreme Court dismissing an appeal against an...
Developer signs deals for 245 new homes at Hobsonville Point
AVJennings, development partner to Hobsonville Land Company, has signed new deals to complete a further 245 homes in the fast-growing Buckley Precinct — Hobsonville...
Young Landscaper of the Year groomed and pruned at Natural Habitats
Blair Chicken, who has been part of the Natural Habitats team for five years, is thrilled to be named 2013 Young Landscaper of the...
Online building roles up 71%
Job opportunities for builders skyrocketed in the year to August, with 71% more roles listed on www.seek.co.nz than in August 2012.
A combination of growth...
RMBF says building stats improved but concern remains about LVR policy impacts
The latest building consent figures indicate one of the highest months this year for the number of new homes and apartments consented.
Statistics New Zealand...