Construction stories
The funding will bring forward 10,500 homes in north-west Auckland, but Mayor Phil Goff says the city still needs billions more to cope with growth.
Better planning and delivery are still needed as New Zealand’s housing and transport gaps far exceed the government’s NZD $1 billion funding boost.
Faster infrastructure spending could bring 60,000 homes forward by up to eight years in New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities.
Councils could gain a clearer picture of housing pressures as a new MBIE dashboard maps demand, supply and affordability data.
New Stats NZ figures show a year-long lag between consent and completion, as housing supply data are tested for the first time.
Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.
Businesses near major works face years of uncertainty as the City Rail Link’s shifting road closures hit productivity and lease planning.
More homebuyers are seeking healthier, more efficient houses, with Homestar registrations rising tenfold in three years to 6,700.
Commuters should still expect disruptions as crews remove roadway and build support structures, but one lane each way will stay open.
Housing shortages, leaky homes and soaring land costs are forcing New Zealand to rethink design, building methods and quality.
The Brisbane tower’s timber frame is expected to cut carbon emissions and set a new benchmark for large-scale office developments.
A traceability scheme could cut hefty repair bills and help curb unsafe or counterfeit materials in New Zealand's building sector.
With six weeks to go before New Zealand's General Election, builders will press for action on housing, infrastructure and new methods at an Auckland forum.
The opening will complete most of Auckland’s Western Ring Route, giving commuters and freight a faster link across the city from early July.
Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.
For buyers, the result signals lower running costs and healthier living, as the house earns New Zealand’s first perfect Homestar version 3 rating.
Demand for sustainable buildings in New Zealand is surging, with five more major organisations joining the Green Building Council.
Plain English can help asset owners weigh repair costs and safety risks, as corrosion experts warn of rising deterioration across key infrastructure.
Freight on the Picton-Christchurch route could resume by year end as KiwiRail prioritises speed over looks in the Main North Line rebuild.
The bridge’s award haul underlines how a reclaimed Onehunga foreshore has reconnected locals with the sea while easing access across SH20.
