Councils and waste operators face rising volumes of contaminated material from demolition, renovation, and infrastructure upgrades. Much of the concern stems from ageing building stock, where asbestos-containing products installed decades ago are now being disturbed during redevelopment, placing additional strain on disposal systems that still rely heavily on long-term burial. Health and safety authorities continue […]
There is a moment in most renovations when the consents are signed, the builder is two weeks out, and the homeowner is standing in the half-emptied lounge with a crowbar and a bag of frustration. Pulling stuff out yourself is the cheapest hour of the whole project, and the most satisfying. It is also the […]
Building a Stronger New Zealand: Certainty, Skills, and Common Sense Reform: As we head toward the upcoming election, New Zealand First remains focused on restoring a bit of good old fashioned common sense to government and that starts with recognising the construction sector for what it truly is: the engine room of our economy. Every […]
New Zealand’s construction sector is facing a period of both challenge and opportunity. From rising costs to workforce shortages that continue to test the industry, these pressures present a powerful opportunity to innovate and transform. New Zealand’s building sector has a crucial role to play in helping to accelerate the transition to a low carbon […]
New Zealand’s economic growth depends on a functioning building and construction sector. Every road, house, water pipe, power connection, and digital network requires skilled tradespeople and contractors to deliver it. The current regulatory environment, however, makes building slower, more expensive, and less predictable than it should be. ACT’s focus is on reducing unnecessary compliance costs, […]
New Zealand is months out from its next general election, and as we gear up for campaign season, it’s time to reflect on what has been achieved for building and construction and what comes next. In a bid to give New Zealand’s notoriously sluggish building productivity a hefty push, I approached the portfolio with the […]
As the Member of Parliament for Manurewa, I know first-hand the importance of the building and construction sector. In 2023, when Labour was in Government, one in ten Kiwis worked in the sector, including thousands here in South Auckland. But the sector is also the backbone across New Zealand of jobs, infrastructure, and the cost […]
Following a sustained period of severe weather, the Natural Hazards Commission says it is now receiving more claims for landslide damage than for any other natural hazard, with growing pressure on vulnerable properties. The organisation has recorded almost 13,000 landslide-related claims over the past five years — an increase of around 10,000 compared with the […]
WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding property owners and contractors that inspector notices are legally enforceable after a Palmerston North property owner was convicted for repeatedly ignoring asbestos-related stop-work orders. The warning follows the sentencing of Sanal Lonappan, who continued refurbishment work on a building confirmed to contain asbestos despite a prohibition notice requiring work to […]
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