Consents slump in March
Numbers indicate volatile start to the year After rebounding strongly in February, the number of new dwelling consents fell again…
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Builders warned over liability claims
Liability a concern when it comes to earthquake repair work Thousands of repair jobs carried out by the Earthquake Commission…
Government announces tax reforms
SMEs could opt for pay-as-you-go option over provisional tax Prime minister John Key’s announcement of a SME-friendly tax package could…
February bumper month for consents
After a slow start to the year, new dwelling consent figures rebounded strongly in February Statistics New Zealand’s latest data…
More leaky homes covered by Act
Changes to law extend government support for homeowners Three changes to the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act (WHRSA) will ensure…
Controversial RMA reform inches closer
Long-awaited changes are on track to be passed this year, despite concerns The Resource Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 passed its…
Consents slow off the mark
January maintained its reputation for being a slow month for new dwelling consents, with numbers hitting a two-year low on…
Recent cases highlight importance of consents
Recent reports in the media have highlighted the importance of ensuring that the proper consents are in place before building…
Value of building work hits record highs
The value of building work hit a record high in the December quarter, but there are signs activity in Christchurch…
Fencing outside the box!
People want to put up fences for all sorts of reasons – whatever your client’s reason may be, these simple…
Mega structures: Shanghai’s green giant
Ever wondered how some of the world’s most impressive mega structures are built? In this series, we’ll look at what…
Is NZ suffering a housing affordability crisis?
According to the 2016 Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, housing in eight of New Zealand’s main centres is “unaffordable” The…
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