Blogs

CCNZ on the cost of stopping

September 4, 2026

Civil Contractors NZ has put a cross-party, depoliticised infrastructure pipeline at the top of its election manifesto, and its Cost...

When the work returns, will we be ready?

September 3, 2026

The biggest challenge facing construction is not a lack of future work. New Zealand still needs more homes, schools, hospitals...

Gas transition loans and licensing rules for businesses

September 2, 2026

Government-backed loans to help businesses move off natural gas opened for applications on 31 July 2026, with five banks taking...

South Island leaders call transport funding split “highway robbery”

September 1, 2026

South Island local government leaders say the region is facing a raw deal on national transport funding, presenting a report...

Christ Church Cathedral rebuild edges toward 2030 reopening

August 30, 2026

The Christ Church Cathedral reinstatement project has a firmer path to completion, with construction due to resume this year and...

The money you’re owed

August 29, 2026

New Zealand liquidated 768 building and construction firms in the year to March 2026, close to a third of every...

A new era of construction and demolition waste reporting

August 28, 2026

If your construction project uses mixed waste bins, you may notice something different in your waste reporting next year –...

From finding his feet to Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year

August 27, 2026

When Culham Engineering apprentice Devin Gibson was named New Zealand Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year, it was recognition of the...

Selwyn District Council eyes more remote inspections to tackle backlog

August 25, 2026

Selwyn District Council is looking at expanding its use of remote building inspections as it struggles to keep pace with...