Building
3MM: Brad Olsen on building pipes, not pipe dreams
Three Minutes Max, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on topics of their choice. Here's Brad Olsen, Senior Economist at Infometrics, on investing in the foundations of New Zealand. Audio
Re-building during lock-down
The building and construction industry is warning of collapse unless it's given special dispensation to continue. Infrastructure New Zealand says building companies are in a critical condition and… Audio
3MM: Vaughn Davis on things of beauty in times of crisis
Vaughn Davis is the owner and creative director at The Goat Farm. He offers his thoughts on a public toilet built in the darkest hours of WW2 - a story of beauty and hope that is entirely relevant in… Audio
How to put up a shade sail
The weekend's here and with this run of long hot summer days, builder Stan Scott explains how you can install your own shade sale to keep your family protected from the rays. Audio
Mark Burry : urban-rural dichotomies
Future cities thought leader, Mark Burry talks to Kathryn about the need for boosting development in rural communities, particularly in the wake of natural disasters. Mark Burry is a New Zealand… Audio
Indigenous values in the built environment
Dr Fleur Palmer from the Auckland University of Technology's faculty of design and creative technologies talks to Kathryn about promoting indigenous values in the built environment, and what that… Audio
Designing waste-free buildings
The construction sector producers about 1.6 million tonnes of waste every year - about half of New Zealand's total output. So, there's plenty of room for improvement. That's where Ged Finch comes in.
…Urban issues with Bill McKay - What is post-modernism?
Charles Jencks, architectural commentator and promoter of post-modernism died last month. Bill McKay talks to Kathryn about post-modernism and how it shook up the world of architecture and design… Audio
NZ's largest house-building factory gets $15m revamp
A $15 million revamp of New Zealand's largest off-site home manufacturer opened in Auckland, will now be able to pump out 500 new homes a year.
Fletcher Building unveiled the new facility in Wiri… Video, Audio
New building certification scheme imminent
A new scheme aimed at preventing financially unsound companies from winning big contracts with lowball offers is in the offering. Audio
Bill McKay - Tips when building
Bill McKay talks to Lynn about how people can help themselves better when building new or doing alterations: we can be our own worst enemies. Before dreaming or designing, see what's possible: From… Audio
Stan Scott on renovations
Jesse is undergoing major renovations at home, and thought it might be helpful to ask builder Stan Scott about the steps you need to take from planning your project through to the building stage. Audio
Tradies pressured to install shoddy componentry
Plumbers, gasfitters and electricians say they're under pressure to install shoddy products from overseas, without proper checks for safety. Imported plumbing products are subject to MBIE guidelines… Audio
Building Act Reforms
Bill McKay takes a looks at how people can help themselves better upfront, when building a new house or doing alterations. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at… Audio
State's cladding solution and unis links to China queried
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about how one state is coming to the rescue of apartment owners over the issue of flammable cladding. Two universities are under fire after… Audio
KiwiBuild a 'welfare scheme' for wealthy - National
Housing Minister Phil Twyford says KiwiBuild is not a welfare scheme, and wealthy New Zealanders should be able to access it, along with everyone else. This comes after it was revealed a group of… Video, Audio
Fletcher Living homes in central Christchurch struggle to find buyers
Almost six months on the market, the first of 940 upmarket townhouses priced between $1million and $1.6m are struggling to sell, putting a dent in an ambitious goal to have 20,000 people living in the… Video, Audio
11,000 people, households waiting for public housing
As at March this year, more than 11,000 people or households were on the waiting list for public housing. Housing Minister Phil Twyford says will exceed its state house building target in the year… Video, Audio
'Affordable' home buyers charged extra for driveways, landscaping
Is a driveway an essential part of a home - or an optional extra...a nice to have?! A senior Auckland councillor has ordered an urgent investigation into whether affordable home buyers should have… Audio