Blogs

Home consents up, property prices plateau

March 23, 2026

New data shows increased residential building activity and investment levels, even as property values remain broadly stable across most regions....

The cost of copper thefts

March 21, 2026

There’s been a rise in copper thefts nationwide, with thieves risking electrocution for a handful of dollars of the precious...

Coordinating Canterbury’s infrastructure

March 18, 2026

Well over a decade on from the earthquakes, Canterbury’s infrastructure moves into an exciting future-focused chapter. Yet Canterbury’s infrastructure leaders...

Repair Challenge 2026 inspires

March 17, 2026

New Zealand’s love for getting hands-on comes to life with WD-40’s Repair Challenge. Running from March 1 to April 18...

Should we see nature as infrastructure?

March 15, 2026

Forests, rivers and mountains store and filter water, reduce flooding and erosion, buffer storms and heat, and support the food...

Can’t find skilled staff? Train them

March 12, 2026

As building and infrastructure projects begin to move from planning to delivery across New Zealand, one issue continues to concern...

A hands-on career development approach

March 9, 2026

NZA champions future builders, roofers, joiners and bricklayers in their career journey. With decades of experience in connecting apprentices to...

MATES’ Long Lap: Building Connection Across Construction Teams

March 4, 2026

When MATES in Construction NZ heard from more than 2300 workers through the 2025 Industry Well-being Survey, supported by ASB,...

National infrastructure plan welcomed

February 26, 2026

The industry has welcomed the Government’s 30-year infrastructure plan. The long-term strategy emphasises maintenance and nonpartisan thinking as it anticipates...