Blogs

Smarter construction delivery is the real competitive edge

September 7, 2026

New Zealand’s construction sector is facing rising costs, and much of the pressure is coming from how work gets delivered...

Industry resilient despite headwinds

September 6, 2026

New Zealand’s construction sector is shifting from cautious optimism to practical realism, according to Kennards Hire’s second annual Construction Confidence...

Record numbers celebrate the people behind the construction industry

September 5, 2026

Record numbers celebrate the people behind construction industry More than 600 guests gathered in Auckland for the 2026 Building People...

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...