Building
Council confident of progress over derelict 'dirty 30' buildings
Four years ago, Christchurch City Council declared it was going to get tough on the owners of 30 central city buildings left derelict since the 2011 earthquake.
Building resilience - a former refugee on using architecture to change lives
Myint Aung San talks to Kadambari Raghukumar in this Voices episode about his dreams to change the refugee experience in camps by changing the way they're built. Audio
Plans to replace two Hamilton schools with new one
Education Minister Chris Hipkins said he was satisfied building a new school was in the best interests of south-west Hamilton.
Who Lived There: Riccarton House
We're going on a journey into Aotearoa's past now! We're continuing our series 'Who Lived There' this morning, it's based on a book of the same name which came out last year. Jane King took the… Audio
Record consents for new homes but builders warn of delays
Despite a record number of consents for new homes being issued last year, builders say construction could still be delayed due to a lack of workers and materials.
There were 48,522 homes consented in… Audio
Derelict heritage-listed building looks set for development
There are renewed hopes a long-awaited new development could return a Palmerston North inner-city eyesore to its former glory.
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining at Pakiri - council
Pakiri sea floor sand has played a major role in Auckland's construction scene.
Palmy police station undergoes upgrade due to seismic shortfall
The station was one of several city buildings designed by Kevin O'Connor and Associates found to have potential deficiencies.
Asbestos-contaminated soil to be excavated from Ponsonby school
Excavation of contaminated soil begins shortly at a Ponsonby school a year after a fire spread asbestos around the neighbourhood.
The soil already had asbestos in it before the fire which destroyed… Audio
Christchurch Convention Centre opens today
After lengthy construction and Covid-19 delays, a centrepiece in Christchurch's earthquake rebuild will finally open its doors today. The $475 million convention centre called Te Pae is already booked… Audio
Nelson resource consents delayed by council staff shortage
A shortage of planning staff and high demand for services is causing delays in building and resource consents being granted in Nelson.
A year of obstacles for the construction industry
How long can the construction industry keep taking the hits? A look at another year of disruption in building. Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Andrew Hoggard (Part 1)
Panellists Anna Dean and Andrew Hoggard discuss to Covid-19 'traffic lights' and rising building costs. Audio
Innovation needed in construction industry - report
The construction industry future is looking bright but crying out for innovation and investment, according to the National Construction Pipeline Report just out.
It forecasts over a quarter of a… Audio
Housing intensification bill still under scrutiny
A change to a key part of the housing intensification bill has been enough to alarm supporters, but too little to placate critics.
The bill is up for debate at its second reading in Parliament on… Audio
Earthquake strengthening with carbon fibre
World-leading New Zealand research hopes to provide a cheaper solution for earthquake strengthening in higher-risk buildings. Kathryn speaks with Dr Enrique del Rey Castillo, University of Auckland… Audio
Building Code changes for roof insulation on new houses
Officials say the new requirements will reduce the energy needed to heat homes by up to 40 percent.
The worrying aspects of the bipartisan housing plan
The new bipartisan bill on housing intensification was welcomed by all - until the detail was revealed. Audio
'Trust your councillors' says councillor ahead of Oruku Landing decision
Gavin Benney denies his press release indicating support for a proposed conference and event centre breached the council's elected members' code of conduct.
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Panellists Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne on the weekend's rugby losses, the Commerce Commission investigating the cost of building supplies, and ACT siphoning away National's support. Audio
