Blogs
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...
Fate of Auckland’s ghost tower up in the air
May 15, 2026
Auckland’s unfinished Seascape tower, widely referred to as the city’s ghost tower, has now become one of the nation’s most...
Local government reform sparks council ultimatum
May 8, 2026
The Government’s latest local government shake-up has triggered one of the most significant proposed restructures of councils in decades, with...
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...