Wellington stories
The anniversary has sharpened calls for stronger rules on earthquake-prone buildings, after engineers warned facade failures can kill in a Wellington quake.
Workplace drinks can expose employers to liability if staff leave intoxicated, with experts urging clear controls and safe transport.
New Zealand directors may face sharper scrutiny after an Australian ruling over a contractor’s electrocution clarified who counts as an officer.
Homeowners may be surprised to learn that once tradespeople start work, safety duties shift to them and the tradies themselves.
More accurate assessments could help clinicians target treatment and reduce harmful sexual behaviour in the community and workplace.
Around 500 delegates will compare lessons from the Kaikoura earthquake in Wellington as concern grows over building resilience to major quakes.
Finalists across New Zealand’s property sector will vie for honours at a gala dinner in Auckland on 16 June.
NEC NZ has appointed industry veteran David Tse as sales and marketing manager as it looks to drive smart cities, AI and public safety locally.
Wellington’s future growth could be slowed by quake risk and a funding model that makes new housing increasingly unviable, says Property Council Chief Executive Connal Townsend.
Mahuki aims to grow New Zealand's strength in the cultural, heritage and learning sectors through creative tech businesses.
More than GBP £250 million of hotel stock changed hands in 2015/16, as tourism growth pushed yields lower and drew overseas buyers.
Planners face fresh pressure from fast-moving reforms, housing demand and hazard risks as more than 600 delegates gather in Wellington.
The report is seen as a warning that New Zealand’s planning rules are failing cities and could hamper future development unless reform is coherent.
Entries this year were scattered from Kaitia to Invercargill, resulting in a record number of entries – 30 percent up on last year.
Wellington and Christchurch are diverging sharply after the quake, with confidence climbing in the capital while turning negative in the Garden City.
Planning reforms will face scrutiny in Wellington, with more than 600 delegates set to quiz parties on housing, growth and resilience.
A culvert under State Highway 58 was repaired in under two weeks, avoiding lane closures and saving thousands of dollars for New Zealand road users.
Communities face billions in upgrade costs as local councils seek a single framework linking freshwater standards, funding and affordability.
The upgrade is set to lift the Wellington tower's seismic rating to 88 per cent and put 7,000 square metres back on the market.
Aura Information Security appoints Tom Moore as new Practice Manager for Australian and New Zealand operations due to increased demand for consulting services.
