Year: 2025

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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Concrete sector grows carbon critical

Concrete NZ’s 2024 Sustainability Report says that the decarbonisation of New Zealand’s cement and concrete sectors is accelerating. Concrete NZ Sustainability and Policy Director Tim Kleier says the industry has…
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Industry exhausted and sick, new MATES survey

Half of workers reported pain, illness, or disability in the 2025 MATES in Construction Industry Well-being Survey, more than double the national adult rate. Supported by ASB, MATES were recently…
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Asbestos: The danger we don’t see

Brett Murray, Chief Executive of Site Safe NZ, shares his views on asbestos awareness. Asbestos is often seen as a problem of the past. New Zealand banned imports of asbestos…
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Asbestos in fire doors has nationwide impact

A contamination scare involving asbestos in imported materials has led to temporary closures at Pacific Door Systems (PDS) and triggered a nationwide investigation into fire-rated doors. The issue centres on…
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Auckland Council focuses on deconstruction

In a move towards sustainability, the Auckland Council has chosen to deconstruct and dismantle buildings rather than demolish them, aiming to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills. This approach…
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Updating wastewater infrastructure

Auckland’s north-western Whenuapai and Red Hills suburbs are set to benefit from a $300 million wastewater infrastructure programme designed to support future growth. Watercare capital delivery general manager Suzanne Lucas…
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Estuary clean-up shows LaserCon’s heart

Continuing a tradition of community service, 50 tradies and team members from New Zealand’s Laser® Group came together to put in the hard yards at the cherished Avon-Heathcote Estuary. Laser®…
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Consents on the High-Rise

Consent figures from June and July, as reported by Stats NZ, indicate a gradual uptick in growth. “Apartment consents rose in both monthly and annual terms this July,” economic indicators…
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