Construction
Expert Feature: Plumbing
Blocked pipes, toilets, drainage, fittings, dripping taps - this week's expert feature is all about plumbing. Our expert is a Senior Lecturer at the Unitec Trades and Services School, in plumbing, gas… Audio
Wellington City Council to vote on Reading Cinemas block
Wellington City Councillors will decide the fate of a $32 million deal to fix a major eye sore in the capital's CBD today.
The council is proposing to buy the land under the quake prone Reading… Audio
Work to be 'paused' on Tarras Airport proposal
A community group is suspicious about Christchurch Airport's announcement it's pausing work on a proposed international airport in Central Otago.
In 2020, the company bought 750 hectares of farmland… Audio
Ministerial intervention needed to solve sand shortage
Urgent action is needed to address the looming shortage of sand needed for building and infrastructure, the quarry industry says.
Shock at quake strengthening closure for popular Auckland cafe
The closure notice for South Auckland's most popular Cafe is being met with frustration from its owners and customers. The Hill House Cafe in Manurewa is famous for its cinnamon buns, which were voted… Audio
Shock at quake strengthening closure for popular Auckland cafe
The closure notice for South Auckland's most popular Cafe is being met with frustration from its owners and customers. The Hill House Cafe in Manurewa is famous for its cinnamon buns, which were voted… Audio
Education Minister on inquiry into school property system
Labour has hit out at a government inquiry into the school property system, saying "National are choosing to prioritise tax cuts over classrooms for children."
The three-month review will look into… Audio
The Panel with Peter Field and Ruth Money (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Peter Field and Ruth Money discuss the Education Ministry replacing the decile system, new research around the Christchurch rebuild and school lunches. Audio
Work to open Waiau River Mouth resumes
Work to open up the Waiau River mouth away from Southland properties has resumed on Wednesday after being paused for safety reasons.
A state of emergency which was declared earlier this month after… Audio
A bridge not far enough for Auckland
We're back to where we were in 1969 when it comes to easing congestion over Auckland's harbour Audio
Shareholders Association on the risks facing Fletcher Building
Fletcher Building's board should consider breaking up the company into more manageable parts, the association says.
New Christchurch stadium expected to bring in $50m annually to region
The new Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch is expected to bring $50 million per year to the Canterbury region.
Construction of the $683 million complex is full steam ahead after years of planning… Audio
New home consents fall by a quarter following bumper 2022
A big drop in applications to build new homes reflects a slowdown, says a senior economist, but the fall comes off a record peak.
Death of apprentice builder indictment on construction sector - WorkSafe
Two Bay of Plenty building firms have been fined and ordered to pay reparations after the death of a 19-year-old apprentice.
Forged fire safety certificates exposed in Christchurch
Building control officers in Christchurch have caught a private company's compliance manager forging fire safety certificates, including for a school.
Increase to cost of building new homes at seven-year low
New figures show the growth in residential construction costs has fallen to its lowest level since 2016.
'Happiness is not to be found in a suburban McMansion' - Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud
The presenter of the Grand Designs TV show Kevin McCloud doesn't want us to "go big or go home". Audio
Cartel conduct: Construction companies charged for bid-rigging
A landmark prosecution has been made in the construction sector today. For the first time in New Zealand, two construction companies and two directors are being prosecuted for acting like a cartel… Audio
Waikato Expressway repairs mired in delays
Almost $50 million of repairs to a rutted expressway between Auckland and Hamilton are mired in delays and question marks.
The latest low point in the decade long saga of State Highway One outside… Audio
Saving South Dunedin from going under
South Dunedin is one of New Zealand’s most densely populated areas but it is also one of the lowest lying. Coming up with ways to save it from repeated flooding is becoming urgent. Audio
