Month: October 2025

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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Three workers dismantling an old brick chimney on a rooftop

Would your chimney withstand a quake?

Check that your chimney can withstand an earthquake or, if it falls, won’t cause serious damage. That’s the advice of the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC), which is…
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Pile of cut tree logs stacked outdoors

Slashing slash

It feels like a ‘one-in-100-year’ weather event now happens every year. Flooding and landslides in the Nelson-Tasman region are the latest reminder of how vulnerable New Zealand is to extreme…
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Potholes on the road

Preventing potholes

Nearly all potholes on New Zealand’s state highways are now being repaired within 24 hours, as the Transport Agency steps up preventative measures using new technology. When it comes to…
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