Discrimination claims – the new battleground?
Recent changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 have reduced the ability of some employees to bring a personal grievance for unjustified…
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Govt cuts PIM wait times
The Government has announced changes to reduce the time councils can take to issue Project Information Memorandums On June 17, Building and Construction…
New landslide research shows need for better planning
Research produced by the University of Canterbury (UC) and Earth Sciences New Zealand suggests that under a warmer climate, future storms similar…
Data shows workloads falling as costs rise
Recent data suggests New Zealand building companies remain under pressure as construction costs keep rising while the value of work being undertaken continues to fall QV’s…
Holidays Act reform: what employers need to know
The Employment Leave Bill was introduced to Parliament in March 2026. It is intended to replace the Holidays Act 2003…
Auckland apartment pipeline hits decade-low
The number of apartment projects under way in Auckland has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade,…
Industry says Budget delivery remains the test
Building industry organisations have welcomed Budget 2026’s investment in infrastructure, housing and skills, but say the success of the package…
Director sentenced over forged fire system compliance document
The sole director of a commercial fire protection company has been sentenced after pleading guilty to forging a document used to support…
A refurbishment masterpiece
Any refurbishment of this scale would be a challenge in itself, but the complex and delicate nature of completing it beneath six occupied floors of…
Working as a subcontractor: Staying compliant as an LBP
It is a common misconception to think that only the main contractor or company needs to meet compliance obligations when…
Wellington library project recognised after overcoming major engineering challenges
Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui – Wellington Central Library has taken the Supreme Over $10m Award at the 2026 New Zealand Commercial Project…
April consents up 52%
The annual increase in new home consent numbers continued in April, marking nine consecutive months of year-on-year growth In total, 39,078 new homes were…
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