Blogs
Will the EV bubble burst?
April 13, 2026
Amid continuing volatility in global fuel markets, electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining momentum in the local new‑vehicle market. Recent data...
Asbestos siding 101
April 9, 2026
Asbestos cement siding was a popular choice in New Zealand homes and commercial buildings from the 1940s through to the late...
Auckland transport infrastructure gap widens
April 9, 2026
A new report from the thinktank Committee for Auckland is urging immediate and decisive action on Auckland’s transport system. It...
Future-proofing Invercargill’s water supply
April 8, 2026
Invercargill City Council is progressing work to investigate a key infrastructure project designed to boost the city’s resilience and ensure...
Managing concrete slurry
April 2, 2026
An Auckland construction company was hit with a $35,000 fine after pleading guilty to three RMA charges for repeated sediment...
Fuel crisis hits timber supply
April 2, 2026
A sharp spike in fuel and freight costs is putting serious pressure on our logging and timber industry – and...
Truckers demand higher payloads
March 31, 2026
As fuel prices continue to hit record highs, Transporting NZ is calling for urgent changes to heavy vehicle regulations to...
Copper thief fatally electrocuted
March 30, 2026
A man has died in Christchurch after being fatally electrocuted while apparently trying to retrieve copper from a live power...
Nominations open for 2026 Bunnings Trade Women in Apprenticeships Awards
March 28, 2026
Championing change in New Zealand’s trades, the 2026 Bunnings Trade Women in Apprenticeships Awards are now open for nominations, offering...