Auckland leads consent growth
Auckland accounted for more than half of the national increase in new home consents in the year ended December 2025,…
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Second set of WaterMark recognition notices takes effect
A second tranche of Australian WaterMark certified plumbing and drainage products can now be used in New Zealand building consent…
What NZCBIA’s 2025 report reveals about productivity
When the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) released its first State of the Sector report in 2024, it…
Building inclusion – how diversity is reshaping construction
Aotearoa’s construction sector is facing a critical long-term labour shortage. Skilled workers are ageing out, fewer young people are entering…
Home consents strengthen as multi-unit dwellings drive annual growth
New residential consent figures for November 2025 – published in January – show continued momentum in New Zealand’s building sector,…
NZCBIA report reveals the true scale of New Zealand’s construction sector
New analysis from the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association puts the construction sector’s true value at $94bn – nearly double commonly…
Silica dust: a hidden risk on site
While many construction hazards are easy to spot, some of the most dangerous are invisible – such as respirable crystalline silica (RCS)…
2025 NZCBIA report shines a light on productivity and strategy
The New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) has released its second annual State of the Sector report, offering a…
MBIE clarifies supermarket consent introductions
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) told Under Construction its role in facilitating introductions between supermarket developers and Christchurch City Council under the national…
Major projects confirmed for 2026 so far
Major projects confirmed for 2026 so far As forecast in the latest National Construction Pipeline Report, construction activity is set…
Deck height dispute prompts reminder on fall risk thresholds
A recent building determination has served as a timely reminder about fall-from-height rules, particularly for work involving decks or platforms on sloped…
WorkSafe issues warning following ‘preventable’ fall
WorkSafe is cautioning all businesses that work at height to review their safety systems, following sentencing for a fall that…
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