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Housing policy changes – what are the facts?
Infometrics

Housing policy changes – what are the facts?

Landlords may avoid selling despite new tax rules, as CoreLogic says capital gains and Brightline liabilities outweigh the extra borrowing costs.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Apr 2021
Built wetland opens in new subdivision
Sustainability

Built wetland opens in new subdivision

Covering 35,000sqm, the wetland is meant to cut pollution, store floodwater and create habitat for endangered native wildlife in South Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Apr 2021
Examining the housing market ahead of big changes
Bank of New Zealand

Examining the housing market ahead of big changes

Investor demand is set to ease as tax changes and tighter lending curbs threaten to cool the market, though prices are still rising fast.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
What successful light rail looks like for Auckland
Auckland Council

What successful light rail looks like for Auckland

Early clarity on route, funding and delivery could determine whether Auckland’s light rail eases congestion and unlocks more affordable homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
A year after lockdown – how have our cities fared?
Hybrid & Remote Work

A year after lockdown – how have our cities fared?

Vacancy has risen across Auckland and Wellington, while retailers and landlords wait to see whether city centres can recover from lockdown losses.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Top five shifts affecting construction
Digital Transformation

Top five shifts affecting construction

Poorer collaboration is slowing projects, but digitisation, prefab and greener materials are reshaping New Zealand and Australia’s building sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021
Commercial property after a year of COVID
eCommerce

Commercial property after a year of COVID

Vacancy rose across Auckland and Wellington offices, shops and warehouses in 2020, but low rates and investor demand kept yields firm.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2021
The unseen risks of remote work
Human Capital Management

The unseen risks of remote work

Nearly half of workers are logging longer hours for no extra pay, raising burnout, trust and retention risks for employers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 28th Mar 2021
Precision hydraulics helps defend the America’s Cup
Agricultural Technology

Precision hydraulics helps defend the America’s Cup

Precision hoses and fittings helped keep the 6-7 tonne AC75 foiling boats upright as the contest was decided by engineering as much as sailing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2021
Worker falls to his death after wire rope snaps
Risk & Compliance

Worker falls to his death after wire rope snaps

A company’s ignored maintenance warnings ended in a fatal three-metre fall and a GBP £279,000 fine for unsafe trailer edge protection.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
Will these changes solve New Zealand’s housing crisis?
Bank of New Zealand

Will these changes solve New Zealand’s housing crisis?

The package aims to boost supply and help first-home buyers, but experts warn it may not curb soaring prices or fix shortages quickly.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
How the new housing package affects you
Bank of New Zealand

How the new housing package affects you

Home buyers could gain from easier grants, while investors face a tougher tax regime and rents may rise as a result.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
Solid start to new urbanism
Auckland Council

Solid start to new urbanism

Auckland developers are finding stronger demand and easier consents as housing shortages, low rates and relaxed zoning reshape the market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
Why gloves are not enough
Risk & Compliance

Why gloves are not enough

A workplace knife slip can still cut legs and arms, prompting safety managers to pair gloves with safer tools and training.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
City Rail Link incident highlights risk of buried power cables
Risk & Compliance

City Rail Link incident highlights risk of buried power cables

Power was cut to a neighbourhood in Auckland’s CBD after a worker struck an 11kv cable, exposing gaps in permit-to-dig checks.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021
Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know
Education, Learning & Training

Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know

Employers can now claim support for apprentices for longer, with the subsidy running until August and backing training in critical industries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021
How growing cities can still cut road emissions
Power / Energy

How growing cities can still cut road emissions

Wellington has cut net emissions by 7% in 20 years despite 26% growth, as EV chargers and car share schemes reshape transport.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Turnitin?
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Turnitin?

Turnitin's APAC office has achieved significant revenue growth since its establishment in 2016, says VP James Thorley.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2021