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The Government recently announced it would be reforming the building consent system. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says New Zealand has some of the least affordable housing in the world. He says that there are 67 building consent authorities nationwide, with differing interpretations of the building code, which isn’t serving Kiwis well. “At the […]

New Zealand’s education sector is growing rapidly from the University of Auckland to Victoria University of Wellington and numerous polytechnics. According to Dr. Linda Sissons, Acting Chief Executive of Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao, around 40% of students enrolling in Aotearoa are from overseas, adding diversity to campuses across the country.  This percentage […]

Industry will be pleased to hear that the cost of building a home has largely stabilised. The latest QV CostBuilder quarterly update for August has found that the average building cost per square metre for residential buildings has increased by 0.3 percent this quarter. That is the same rate of increase that was reported in […]

Stats NZ data shows that the volume of building work was $8.3 million in the March 2024 quarter, down 4.0 per cent from the December 2023 quarter. Construction and property statistics manager Michael Heslop said, “The total volume of building work in the March 2024 quarter was the lowest quarterly volume in the past two […]

When it comes to creating your dream home, the process can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Building a custom home allows you to tailor every aspect to your preferences and needs, but it requires careful planning and consideration. Builders & Contractors Magazine, a leading publication in the realm of construction, presents you with expert tips […]