Buckle up!
WorkSafe New Zealand is preparing to tackle the construction industry’s biggest killer: vehicles Vehicles operating on construction sites – including…
Industry News
Auckland apartments drive consent growth
Several large apartment projects in Auckland drove a 15% increase in the seasonally adjusted number of new dwelling consents A…
KiwiBuild officially under way
The Housing New Zealand-led McLennan Development project in the Auckland suburb of Papakura will be home to the first KiwiBuild…
Give yourselves a pat on the back
A reduction in the rate of serious injuries in construction is good news for the industry, but a health and…
Government set to shake up employment law
The Government is progressing its employment agenda, with the minimum wage increasing from 1 April and its proposed changes to…
Consents steady
New dwelling consents rose a seasonally adjusted 5.7% in February after no change in January, as the series steadied following…
PPE employers’ responsibility
A recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision highlighted employers’ obligations around providing staff with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) A…
Meet the minister
This month, we interviewed Building and Construction Minister Jenney Salesa (who also holds a number of other portfolios) about what…
Interim liquidation disrupts builders’ policies
CBL Insurance LTD (CBL), which underwrote a number of building insurance specialist Builtin’s policies, has been placed into interim liquidation,…
Auckland drives November consent increase
A glut of new apartment projects pushed new dwelling consents to near-record levels for the City of Sails A total…
Sun safety
With the sun hanging around across much of the country, it’s important that you be aware of the unique risks…
Seven steps to stay safe
Being aware of on-site risks is vital – these seven simple questions will help you, and those around you, stay…
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