Construction
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines discuss the latest in the Christchurch Cathedral rebuild saga and check in with Auckland Councils plan to remove public bins… Audio
Cost to rebuild Christchurch Cathedral gone up to 248 million
It's a monster budget hole that could mean Christchurch Cathedral remain in ruins. The Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Trust said cost of rebuilding the iconic building has ballooned from 104… Audio
Made in NZ: TrackGrips
This week for Made in NZ we head to Eltham in Taranaki where the Carac Group was formed and specialises in making TrackGrips. We speak to Sonia Kiser, CEO about their unique products which are sought… Audio
Christ Church Cathedral rebuild could be mothballed as cost blows out to $248 million
"Philanthropy alone will not provide sufficient funds to complete the project," the chair of the group behind it says.
Homes damaged, nerves frayed as roadworks shake suburb
Residents say cracks are appearing in their houses as Point Chevalier roads are dug up.
Govt annouces plans to relax rules around building products
The cost of building could soon become cheaper. The Government has today announced plans to cut red tape - including relaxing rules around new building products and removing projects under $65,000… Audio
Loosening building products red tape 'good first step' - industry
But the industry is also sounding the alarm on the "risk of fraudulent activity" overseas that would need to be monitored. Audio
Watch: PM announces building products law shake-up
The government is trying to make it easier and cheaper for builders to use overseas building products.
Government plans to make overseas building products easier to use
The Government is moving to make it easier to use building products from overseas, saying it will remove red tape and lower the cost of building.
It's announced it will recognise product standards… Audio
City Gallery may have to temporarily close due to construction
A leading New Zealand public art gallery may have to temporarily close due to construction work.
Wellington's City Gallery will have its main access shut off in June when demolition of the… Audio
Leaky building lawsuit: Council breached duty of care, court finds
Owners of units at a leaky Auckland apartment building have spent a decade getting their compensation lawsuit to court.
Government keen to cut delays in building consent system
The Government is making efforts to demolish delays in the building consent system by forcing councils to front up with data every quarter.
Applications for consent must be done within 20 working… Audio
Big Dig Excavator Competition marks 30 years this weekend
Big Dig Energy - the National Excavator Operator Competition - is described as the heavy metal showdown not to be missed. Greg Lumsden is the competition organiser and has been around since its… Audio
Tighter seismic risk standards bump up building costs
The higher national standard for seismic design is adding to construction and design costs.
Aotearoa wants more Pasifika building apprentices
Aotearoa wants more Pasifika building apprentices. Audio
Appeal dropped over floundering Christchurch sports facility
A legal appeal has been dropped but uncertainty remains over when the Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre will be completed and how much it will cost.
School left with no gym for four years
It is one of many schools struggling to overcome mounting paperwork and rising costs as it tries to finish a building.
The special school that's being starved
An Auckland school for some of our most vulnerable children is crumbling, and any hopes for a rebuild have just been dashed by the government's moves to halt school property developments. Audio
Expert Feature: Plumbing
Blocked pipes, toilets, drainage, fittings, dripping taps - this week's expert feature is all about plumbing. Our expert is a Senior Lecturer at the Unitec Trades and Services School, in plumbing, gas… Audio
Wellington City Council to vote on Reading Cinemas block
Wellington City Councillors will decide the fate of a $32 million deal to fix a major eye sore in the capital's CBD today.
The council is proposing to buy the land under the quake prone Reading… Audio