Construction
Master Builders face court action over guarantees after builder goes bust
A group of would-be home owners left out pocked after their builder went bust are planning legal action against the Master Builders Association over guarantees they thought they'd signed and paid for.
…Building industry relieved to receive an extension on insulation deadline
Builders have welcomed a six-month extension to the deadline for complying with new energy efficiency regulations in homes.
Builders and developers get extension to meet insulation requirements in new homes
The government is giving builders and developers an extra six months to comply with stricter insulation requirements in new homes, which were due to come into force in November.
Christchurch Mayor on vote to build stadium
After years of debate, Christchurch will finally get its new stadium.
The city council voted thirteen to three yesterday to sign a fixed-price $683 million contract for the 30,000 seat stadium.
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Christchurch Council approves extra $150m stadium spend
Christchurch City Councillors have voted to spend another $150 million to build the Te Kaha stadium for a staggering $683 million.
It could mean a hefty rate rise of $144 per year and the focus will… Audio
Canterbury Chamber of Commerce on new stadium
After a decade without a premier sports and music venue, Christchurch will finally get a new stadium.
The City Council voted yesterday to approve $683 million contract for the city's planned Te Kaha… Audio
Christchurch Mayoral hopefuls on stadium vote
Christchurch City Council will vote on whether to move ahead with plans for a controversial stadium today.
A fixed price of $683 million has been set by project contractors who say they are confident… Audio
Vote taking place on Christchurch Stadium today
It's been the talk of the town and today, Christchurch city councillors will vote on whether to build the contentious stadium Te Kaha.
The so-called multi-use arena comes with a huge $683 million… Audio
'Volatility across the country': Property sales down 38% on year ago
The growth in house prices is slowing further, fewer properties are being sold and they are taking longer to sell.
Pakiri sandmining protesters: 'I'd like to see the dredge advertised on Trade Me'
Some coastal residents north of Auckland are preparing for a "David vs Goliath" battle to protect its soft white sand.
Low quake safety score doesn't necessarily mean closure needed - MBIE
Occupiers of potentially quake prone buildings are being told that scoring a low safety rating shouldn't necessarily mean they have to evacuate the building.
Officials have fast-tracked the release… Audio
New seismic risk guidelines released
Building owners do not need to rush tenants out of earthquake-prone buildings, but should rather allow them time to make alternative arrangements, new guidelines state.
Prisoners helping build new parts of Waikeria Prison
Prisoner labour has been used to build the new parts of Waikeria Prison in Waikato.
It's part of a Release to Work programme, which has been on hold since October because of Covid-19, but is now… Audio
Inmates tackle prison rebuild: 'It doesn't seem morally right'
Justice advocates say learning skills would be better placed on other projects, but Corrections says employment and training is hugely beneficial for inmates.
The Week in Detail: GIB, farm emissions, and sick leave
The Detail podcast brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
NZ's largest mass timber office building to be built in Tauranga
New Zealand's largest mass timber office building will be constructed in Tauranga.
City Rail Link set for more cost overruns, delays, report finds
The auditor-general says the governance of Auckland's underground rail project is working well but expects costs to blow out significantly.
Warning Wellington's location may add more complexity to earthquake design
The engineering firm whose report spurred workers to leave a Wellington multi-storey building warns that designing for earthquakes may get harder.
Explaining the plasterboard shortage
The Detail takes a closer look at how the shortage of plasterboard - a critical building product - reached crisis point. Audio
'Perfect storm' brewing for building company failure, industry leaders say
As construction sites missing plasterboard freeze, industry leaders say building businesses will fail.
