RECORD RESIDENTIAL CONSENTS
A record 10,063 townhouses, flats, and units were consented in the August 2020 year, Stats NZ has reported In total,…
Industry Updates
Impact of Covid-19 on building projects
The completion dates of home building projects in the June 2020 quarter were delayed by nearly seven weeks on average,…
Consents for new homes remain high
With Covid-19 continuing to impact numbers, new home consents had a minor drop in July but are still producing high…
Building for Climate Change consultation is now open
Following on from our story in Issue 83, consultation on the Government’s Building for Climate Change is now open. It…
APPRENTICESHIP SUBSIDY SCHEME
A new subsidy, Apprenticeship Boost, aims to support employers and apprentices as the economic recovery from Covid-19 continues On 17…
SMALL BUSINESSES CONTRIBUTE MORE
Small construction businesses contributed more to construction industry operating profit in recent years than medium or large businesses, Stats NZ…
Small businesses contribute more to construction industry profits
Small construction businesses contributed more to construction industry operating profit in recent years than medium or large businesses, Stats NZ…
May bounce-back for consents
New home consents bounce back in May after big fall in April, with Covid-19 continuing to impact numbers The number…
LOCKDOWN IMPACTS CONSENTS DATA
Covid-19 and the lockdown had a not-unexpected impact on consenting data for the month of April 2020, with the number…
DOING THE SMALL THINGS RIGHT
While disputes continue between councils and tiny home builders over what defines a home, New Plymouth company NZ Tiny Homes…
VEHICLE LICENSING EXTENDED
Concerns about the expiry of licensing for vehicles over the lockdown period were put to rest following NZTA’s announcement of…
BUDGET GIVES BOOST TO TRADES TRAINING
The 2020 budget announcement saw Finance Minister Grant Robertson share some sobering numbers, reflecting just how much and how long…