Wellington stories
Councils could gain new powers under a review urging the next Government to back localism and shared funding for infrastructure.
Regional housing markets are regaining confidence as eased lending rules and steadier rates lifted May sales in seven areas, REINZ said.
Rents, homelessness and housing shortages are in the crosshairs as the council seeks to lift supply, quality and affordability in the capital.
Passengers could see little benefit from the refurbished Capital Connection fleet, which is expected to be idle most of the time without new services.
Real-world subdivision design projects are giving civil engineering students hands-on experience tackling housing and water shortages across New Zealand.
Values are still falling in several centres, but slower declines and firmer migration are hinting the market may be nearing bottom.
National prices kept falling in March, but the West Coast and Southland posted annual gains as sales slowed and homes stayed longer on the market.
Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.
Vacancy remains near record lows as demand keeps industrial property attractive to investors, even as rising costs slow new development.
New Zealand's infrastructure deficit of USD $210 billion will face fresh scrutiny as Nick Leggett takes charge of the sector body on 24 April.
Silverstripe, a leading tech company in New Zealand, has named Tobias Oschwald as its new CEO, aiming to continue on its growth path.
Property Council New Zealand says the changes could unlock thousands of rental homes as National seeks to attract more investor capital.
Councils could lose influence over local planning as new regional committees shift decisions further from communities and raise funding concerns.
Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.
Demand for qualified electricians has seen 103 Whitireia and WelTec graduates snap up apprenticeships across Wellington and beyond.
New Zealand home values fell for a 10th straight month in January, leaving prices 7.2% below a year ago and raising further downside risks.
Higher compliance costs and rising interest rates have made rural buyers more cautious, with farm sales falling sharply in late 2022.
Mark Reddy, who is the Head of Growth and Spend Management at Portt, joins us today to talk more about Portt and what trends Portt is seeing in the APAC region.
The new hires, based in Melbourne, Australia, and Wellington, New Zealand, bring a wealth of technical and industry experience.
16-year security expert Robbie Jones joins Gallagher as Technical Account Manager, bringing on-site and government experience to the New Zealand sales team.
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