Building
Residential construction sector cool-off reduces opportunities for workers
Industry insiders say companies are pivoting to renovations and additions as consents for new builds fall sharply.
Wellington City Council faces budget blowout over Town Hall strengthening
The Wellington City Council is facing a massive budget blowout because the earthquake strengthening of its town hall is now expected to cost ten-times more than initial estimates.
In 2019, it was… Audio
Budget to fix Wellington Town Hall blows out to double the price
The budget for fixing Wellington's Town Hall has blown out to nearly double the estimated cost. The building has been closed for close to a decade after it was deemed an earthquake risk in 2009. Bill… Audio
Wellington Town Hall upgrade faces budget blowout
Wellington City Council is estimating an extra $70 million to $147 million will be needed to go towards strengthening and redeveloping the city's Town Hall which has been closed for 10 years.
This… Audio
Wairoa apprentices earn qualifications by repairing flood-damaged homes
A group of Wairoa residents is earning their building qualifications by repairing flood-damaged homes. After homes north of the river were inundated by metre-high flooding during the storm, locals… Audio
Court buildings crumbling around the country
Half the country's court buildings are crumbling, some are not safe, many are leaking.
The cost of fixing them has blown out past $1 billion, forcing a flagship project to be crimped to fit.
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The complexity of Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui redevelopment
The man in charge of the Sarjeant Gallery earthquake strengthening and redevelopment project in Whanganui says it has been one of the most complex and challenging of his 40-year career.
Anglican leaders meeting to decide future of Cardboard Cathedral
Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral may be sold, with Anglican leaders meeting at the weekend to discuss its future.
Anglican bishop Peter Carrell says they'll consider dissolving the parish, which… Audio
City Shaper Roger Madelin
How do you transform an underused inner-city area into an attractive and thriving place to live and work? Awarded a CBE for Services to Sustainable Development, Roger Madelin is credited with… Audio
Former PM Shipley and Mainzeal directors ordered to pay up
Subcontractors still owed big chunks of money from construction firm Mainzeal's collapse a decade ago say they'll get a pittance back and do not believe justice has been served. Former Prime Minister… Audio
Two major arts venues added to list of quake prone buildings in Wellington
There's a whole lot of shaking going on at two of the capital's entertainment venues, or at least there could be unless both strengthen their structures.
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre and the… Audio
Three-year rates holiday on the cards for quake-prone homeowners
Wellington city councillors have voted to allow a proposal of a three-year halt on rate payments for people to fix their earthquake-prone buildings to go out for public consolation.
Megan Dunn: worshipping art
Art writer and author Megan Dunn is taking us to church. A surprising amount of art can be found on the walls and windows of Aotearoa's places of worship. Milan Mrkusich, Doreen Blumhardt, Nigel Brown… Audio, Gallery
St Heliers residents oppose fast-tracked development
Locals in the east of central Auckland are up in arms that a development that will see dozens of town houses built on just three sections has been fast-tracked.
St Heliers residents say they weren't… Audio
DIY tips with Stan Scott
With a weekend of settled weather ahead it could be a good idea to tackle any outdoor DIY jobs on the home. Builder Stan Scott joins Jesse to help listeners out with any queries they have. If you have… Audio
Auckland Council says no reports of dodgy apartment balconies amid Australian cases
Auckland Council says it is aware of defects being discovered in apartment balconies in Australia, but it is not seeing anything like that here.
Eden Park to showcase upgrades at World Cup
Auckland's Eden Park is excited to showcase their $33 million upgrades when the FIFA Women's World Cup kick's off next week.
They're hosting the first match of the tournament next Thursday when the… Audio
West Auckland house to be demolished
A house in West Auckland that's on the verge of collapsing will be pulled down in a controlled demolition.
The red-stickered house started slipping towards Scenic Drive last night amid heavy rain.
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Invercargill mayor lambasted by iwi
Invercargill's mayor Nobby Clark has been lambasted by local iwi over his attitude towards giving civic buildings a Māori as well as an English name.
At a fiery meeting yesterday he put forward a… Audio
Rotorua mayor calls for urgent action after fatal lodge fire
Rotorua's mayor wants urgent action to ensure long-term accommodation buildings are safe after the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington last month which claimed five lives.
