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Where does housing fit into Budget 2021?
Housing

Where does housing fit into Budget 2021?

Budget 2021’s housing package was welcomed, but experts warned it lacks the radical steps needed to help first-home buyers and renters.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021
Christchurch earthquake: Five lessons in construction after a decade of analysis
Risk & Compliance

Christchurch earthquake: Five lessons in construction after a decade of analysis

A decade after the quake, engineers say steel buildings proved far tougher than expected, with extra no-damage protection costing little more.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Is standardised training the way forward?
eLearning

Is standardised training the way forward?

Hundreds of Southbase Construction staff have gained digital badges as standardised micro-learning helps lift consistency, safety and promotion prospects.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
First home buyers losing hope
Bank of New Zealand

First home buyers losing hope

Government help may be needed as first-time purchasers’ share of the market falls to its lowest level since 2018, CoreLogic says.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
What is pushing up house construction costs?
Supply Chain

What is pushing up house construction costs?

Busy sites, labour shortages and timber scarcities are pushing New Zealand house build costs higher, with CoreLogic flagging more rises ahead.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021
10 year plan for New Zealand rail gives pipeline certainty
Supply Chain

10 year plan for New Zealand rail gives pipeline certainty

Rail firms can now plan further ahead, but experts warn the fund will be stretched as electric vehicles erode its core revenue base.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021
House sales starting to decline
Northland

House sales starting to decline

Sales fell by more than 2,500 from March as investors and first-time buyers took a wait-and-see approach to tighter lending rules.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
Construction worker shortages addressed in new project
Human Capital Management

Construction worker shortages addressed in new project

A new research push aims to boost retention and widen recruitment as skills gaps threaten construction capacity in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
New urban growth strategies gaining traction
Green Party

New urban growth strategies gaining traction

Councils face tighter rules and faster consents as New Zealand moves to boost housing supply, curb prices and fund infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 12th May 2021
Why accessible design will create long-term value
Sustainability

Why accessible design will create long-term value

Minimum accessibility standards could make new homes easier to use for ageing Australians, while adding little cost to builders.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021
Could Mexico City’s bridge collapse happen here?
Risk & Compliance

Could Mexico City’s bridge collapse happen here?

Older spans are under fresh scrutiny as Australasia’s 57,000-plus bridges face heavier traffic, climate stress and overdue maintenance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021
Property market shows signs of slowing
Hybrid & Remote Work

Property market shows signs of slowing

Signs of cooling are emerging as quieter open homes and more auctions passing in are expected to slow gains after a red-hot year.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
What do Privacy Act changes mean for company policy?
Data Protection

What do Privacy Act changes mean for company policy?

Contractors may need tighter privacy policies as new rules on sign-in sheets, breaches and offshore data transfers raise compliance risks.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
New classification system for hazardous substances
Risk & Compliance

New classification system for hazardous substances

Importers and manufacturers face four years to relabel chemicals as New Zealand shifts hazardous substances rules to the UN-backed GHS.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021
Is vaping the way to a smokefree Aotearoa?
World Health Organisation

Is vaping the way to a smokefree Aotearoa?

Ministry of Health backing for vaping as a quit aid is tempered by uncertainty over long-term risks and youth uptake.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021
New Zealand needs a national strategy for AI
Data Protection

New Zealand needs a national strategy for AI

Limited funding means New Zealand risks missing out on AI benefits unless ministers set a coordinated plan for research, safety and growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Syniti?
Data Analytics

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Syniti?

Syniti is an IT company specialising in enterprise data management that uses data expertise, intelligent software and AI to deliver improved business outcomes.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Poly?
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Poly?

Poly is a global outfitter of pro-grade audio and video products, focusing on personal and group communication systems and solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021