Government looks to improve consent process
The government is waiting on prior decisions on a Law Commission review before proceeding with changes to the consent system…
Industry News
Consent trend flattens
Seasonally adjusted, the number of new dwellings consented continues to fall According to the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand,…
Building pupils’ build-ability
BCITO’s ‘Building People’ tagline is more than that; the philosophy is extended to the classroom to encourage potential carpenters into…
Paddon positive about rest of season
Hayden Paddon is back in New Zealand and is enjoying the break after struggling during the latest round of the…
Contractors welcome Supreme Court decision
A Supreme Court decision better protecting building contractors has also highlighted a lack of awareness about the regulatory environment they…
Buyers want warm, efficient homes
Homebuyers are prioritising functionality over aesthetics, says BRANZ report A BRANZ report on the third annual Homestar/realestate.co.nz survey showed prospective buyers…
Auckland still in the driving seat
Residential construction in Auckland and Canterbury accounted for more than half the national total in the December 2014 quarter According…
BCITO sets record
With demand for apprentices still on the rise, BCITO has achieved another construction industry first by signing up more than…
RMA reform to make housing more affordable
Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith has outlined ten major changes the Government plans to include in its second round…
New H&S enforcement measures proposed
WorkSafe NZ unveils new penalty scheme for offenders The Health and Safety Reform Bill is expected to come into effect later…
Dwelling consents hit seven-year high
Auckland and Canterbury account for 70% of new dwelling consents in November 2014 According to the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand,…
Consents trend continues cooling
New dwelling consents continue to increase across the country but the trend is starting to cool after sitting at a…
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