Construction
Life-saving legislation that got out of kilter
The government's hit pause on strict new building regulations over earthquake strengthening, and even its usual opponents are happy with the move Audio
Building industry braces for shake-up on permitted materials
The government's recently announced plans to reform the building materials sector, has the potential to be a massive shake-up to the industry. Before a product can be used on site, builders must… Audio
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk on earthquake strengthening
The current rules put in place in 2017, requires buildings to be remediated before set dates, but the Government is giving them four extra years to fix their buildings Building and Construction… Audio
Builder 'pulls the pin' as recession, high interest rates hit construction industry
Tony Boyce threw "mega bucks" into his company to try keep it afloat but with no work coming in, he has to close it down for good. Audio
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - Policy changes, a steady OCR rate, low construction costs, and the high cost of home ownership are impacting a "flat" housing market. Audio
The Panel with Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton discuss the Government's move to bring back binding referendums on Māori wards and the hardship feijoa growers are facing… Audio
Cantabrians divided over future of cathedral
A gothic wreck or an icon of the city that needs to be restored, no matter the cost?
The Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Trust says the cost of restoring the quake-hit cathedral has jumped by… Audio
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines discuss the latest in the Christchurch Cathedral rebuild saga and check in with Auckland Councils plan to remove public bins… Audio
Cost to rebuild Christchurch Cathedral gone up to 248 million
It's a monster budget hole that could mean Christchurch Cathedral remain in ruins. The Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Trust said cost of rebuilding the iconic building has ballooned from 104… Audio
Made in NZ: TrackGrips
This week for Made in NZ we head to Eltham in Taranaki where the Carac Group was formed and specialises in making TrackGrips. We speak to Sonia Kiser, CEO about their unique products which are sought… Audio
Christ Church Cathedral rebuild could be mothballed as cost blows out to $248 million
"Philanthropy alone will not provide sufficient funds to complete the project," the chair of the group behind it says.
Homes damaged, nerves frayed as roadworks shake suburb
Residents say cracks are appearing in their houses as Point Chevalier roads are dug up.
Govt annouces plans to relax rules around building products
The cost of building could soon become cheaper. The Government has today announced plans to cut red tape - including relaxing rules around new building products and removing projects under $65,000… Audio
Loosening building products red tape 'good first step' - industry
But the industry is also sounding the alarm on the "risk of fraudulent activity" overseas that would need to be monitored. Audio
Watch: PM announces building products law shake-up
The government is trying to make it easier and cheaper for builders to use overseas building products.
Government plans to make overseas building products easier to use
The Government is moving to make it easier to use building products from overseas, saying it will remove red tape and lower the cost of building.
It's announced it will recognise product standards… Audio
City Gallery may have to temporarily close due to construction
A leading New Zealand public art gallery may have to temporarily close due to construction work.
Wellington's City Gallery will have its main access shut off in June when demolition of the… Audio
Leaky building lawsuit: Council breached duty of care, court finds
Owners of units at a leaky Auckland apartment building have spent a decade getting their compensation lawsuit to court.
Government keen to cut delays in building consent system
The Government is making efforts to demolish delays in the building consent system by forcing councils to front up with data every quarter.
Applications for consent must be done within 20 working… Audio
Big Dig Excavator Competition marks 30 years this weekend
Big Dig Energy - the National Excavator Operator Competition - is described as the heavy metal showdown not to be missed. Greg Lumsden is the competition organiser and has been around since its… Audio