News and Media Releases
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4 July 2019
A large panel has fallen from the thirteenth storey of a central Auckland apartment building.
4 July 2019
A proposal to build a $200 million Queenstown hotel complex has been approved, without a public hearing.
3 July 2019
As baby boomers gear up for retirement, Kiwi businesses are worried they'll be taking invaluable skill sets with them.
3 July 2019
Mayor Phil Goff says another record month for dwellings consented in Auckland is more evidence that real progress is being made for housing in the region.
3 July 2019
Two big organisations in the property and construction industry have no objections to bigger fines of up to $1.5 million for breaches of the Building Act in a major overhaul of the legislation.
3 July 2019
After his brother and partner in the family construction business died by suspected suicide, Chris Hughes wasn't sure what to tell his staff.
2 July 2019
The Government has been warned changes to vocational education will see industries hire fewer apprentices and fewer people enter training.
28 June 2019
The New Zealand parliament could be set for expansion.
28 June 2019
Reclad leaky buildings are selling for the same prices as homes and apartments that have never leaked, University of Auckland academics have found.
27 June 2019
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed the details of a Cabinet reshuffle that sees Kris Faafoi being promoted into Cabinet, Poto Williams made a Minister outside of Cabinet and a team put in place to advance the Government's housing plan.