Blogs
South Island makes name for its own
May 29, 2026
The South Island is no longer the quiet half of New Zealand’s building market. Christchurch’s rebuild has shifted into mature...
Built for the south
May 28, 2026
From the Wakatipu basin to Foveaux Strait is around 600 kilometres. Inside that distance the southern landscape moves through snow...
The Canterbury advantage: local knowledge, local accountability
May 27, 2026
Canterbury has more building trades per square kilometre than almost anywhere else in New Zealand. The rebuild made it that...
Is New Zealand a future data centre hub?
May 24, 2026
A proposed $5.1 billion hyperscale data centre near Makarewa, in Southland, has become the focal point of the AI debate....
Landslide claims surge as storms intensify
May 23, 2026
Following a sustained period of severe weather, the Natural Hazards Commission says it is now receiving more claims for landslide...
WorkSafe warns property owners after asbestos stop-work order breaches
May 22, 2026
WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding property owners and contractors that inspector notices are legally enforceable after a Palmerston North property...
Girls in Construction initiative opens doors
May 21, 2026
A national programme aimed at increasing the number of women entering construction, BCITO’s Girls in Construction initiative exposes the next...
Beach access causes tension
May 19, 2026
The Gisborne District Council is facing ongoing frustration from Wainui Beach residents over a long-closed accessway at Tuahine Crescent, with...
Luxury house market shifts south
May 18, 2026
Our nation’s luxury housing market is increasingly driven by southern regions; Otago has overtaken Auckland as New Zealand’s most expensive...