Blogs
Fast floodwater a hidden urban danger
February 17, 2026
Fast-moving floodwater dramatically increases the risk to urban pedestrians, new modelling has shown. A Wellington case study showed that walking...
Electrical rule change to be reviewed
February 16, 2026
Electrical inspectors say a rule change has increased the risk of people being electrocuted in homes and businesses. The change...
Gas explosion hospitalises forklift driver
February 14, 2026
WorkSafe is calling on all industries to follow through on controlling risks once they are identified after a gas explosion...
Construction sector leads sustainability charge
February 11, 2026
The construction sector has emerged as the biggest source of sustainability innovation in the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards. Despite ongoing...
School-based trade training program launches
February 11, 2026
A new school-based trade training initiative will see Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes students build transportable homes. The TradeBase program...
Government acts after recent storms
February 2, 2026
Recovery efforts after severe weather struck the North Island have begun. States of emergency were declared in several regions after...
Construction costs forecast to rise
January 19, 2026
Data indicates that building a house will likely become more expensive in 2026. Cotality’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI)...
Road cone hotline to end early
December 29, 2025
The government is ending its road cone hotline six months early. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says...
2025 by the numbers
December 25, 2025
Housing consents data reports have painted 2025 as a transition year. In recalibration mode after the post-COVID surge, annual figures...