Westpac predicts 14,000 jobs to go in Chch
Westpac industry economist David Norman has published a report predicting that job losses will put significant downward pressure on Canterbury’s…
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Auckland drives consent growth in June
New dwelling consents continue to climb in Auckland, but remain flat in other regions New dwelling consents in June totalled…
Auckland construction boom to peak in 2018
With a widely reported housing shortage in Auckland, it’s expected the city will drive record construction growth, while the regions…
Sinking to a record low
With three national records in depth and distance disciplines, Dave Mullins is arguably New Zealand’s best free diver. With the…
Red flags
Prior to quoting a job, what ‘red flags’ do you look out for when speaking with prospective clients? Firm: Azco…
Defective dwellings on the rise
Following the publication of an MBIE guide covering defects in residential builds, a BRANZ survey has found a disturbingly high…
Dwelling consents patchy
Auckland and Waikato pushed up the total number of new dwellings consented in May, despite limited growth elsewhere The latest…
$100,000 wasted with each new home built
The Centre for the Urban Built Environment (Cube) at the Auckland University of Technology claims wasted resources are costing the…
Our customer service promise
PlaceMakers stands behind its guarantees, by fronting up with raw results It’s important to know that your supplier has the…
OECD recommends RMA reform
The Organisation for Economic and Co-operative Development 2015 New Zealand Economic Survey, released in June, recommends a number of ways…
Paddon bags fourth in Poland
Hayden Paddon proved once again that he’s got what it takes to mix it with the world’s best, turning in…
New approach to earthquake strengthening
A new government policy will significantly reduce the number of earthquake-prone buildings requiring assessment for strengthening Building and housing minister…
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