Month: October 2025

Construction scaffolding under a blue sky

Scaffold collapse a safety reminder

Details of a scaffolding collapse onto a busy Auckland road have been revealed, as the court case draws to a close. The nine-metre-high scaffold for townhouses built on the boundary…
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Road with traffic cones marking a construction zone, surrounded by trees and hills

2025 State of the Sector

After several bruising years of disruption, the construction industry is starting to breathe again. The 2025 State of the Sector survey, which canvassed nearly 1,000 builders and homeowners, suggests that…
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Thermometer showing high temperature under a bright sun in the sky

Too hot to handle

Before we know it, summer will be back, and so will the heatwaves, restless nights, and soaring indoor temperatures. For many New Zealanders, especially those living in modern townhouses, the…
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Farmer wearing a hat and plaid shirt walking among cows in a grassy field

Growing for the Future

Sustainable farming in Aotearoa is about reducing harm and rethinking how we grow, produce, and interact with the land. In New Zealand, farming is deeply tied to our economy, culture,…
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Yellow bitumen truck spraying surface during road sealing work

Manawatū Tararua highway reopens

The Manawatū Tararua Highway, also known as Te Ahu a Turanga, has officially opened, replacing the old Manawatū Gorge road. The new 11.5 kilometer highway connects Woodville and Ashhurst, providing…
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Architectural blueprints, rolled papers, compass, pencils, and sticky notes on a work surface

Easing access to crucial materials

A reform in New Zealand’s building sector is set to transform the way building materials are sourced and approved, promising greater choice, reduced costs, and improved resilience to supply chain…
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The Beehive and Parliament buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, with green trees and ferns in the foreground

Residential gas grows costly

Gas appliances in New Zealand homes are fuelling serious health risks and billions of dollars in costs, according to new research released by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).…
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