Blogs
Would this be our most expensive road?
May 7, 2026
A proposed state highway project is attracting attention for what could become the most expensive road ever built in New...
Auckland Airport’s air-con goes electric
May 4, 2026
One of New Zealand’s largest commercial air-conditioning systems has been converted to electric heat pump technology at Auckland Airport, marking...
Why urban trees matter
May 4, 2026
A new AI tool developed by University of Canterbury researchers has revealed where trees are being lost in the Garden...
Lead-free plumbing now mandatory
May 4, 2026
All drinking water pipes and taps must be lead-free. The long-awaited move comes after plans to restrict lead levels in...
Report proposes vocational education overhaul
April 29, 2026
A heavy diesel mechanic and a policy analyst can complete similar lengths of training and, in some cases, enter the...
Do fines still matter when a property is worth millions?
April 29, 2026
A recent Auckland case involving a Takapuna beachfront property owner fined for illegally trimming protected pōhutukawa trees has reignited a...
Industry responds to heavy vehicle rule plans
April 29, 2026
The Government’s proposal to loosen heavy vehicle rules as part of its fuel resilience strategy has been generally welcomed, but...
Job cuts ripple through construction sector
April 26, 2026
Job cuts are beginning to sharpen across the construction industry, with a growing number of major contractors scaling back staffing...
Christchurch pauses speed hump rollout as rules tighten
April 24, 2026
Christchurch City Council has hit pause on installing new speed humps while it works through stricter national rules that are...