Road construction workers face alarming amounts of abuse, threats, and violence, according to a new survey. It doesn’t help that road users refuse to stop more than once a week. 4.3% of respondents reported being struck by a vehicle in the past year. The 2025 Traffic Controller Safety Survey is the first trans-Tasman study exploring […]

Despite a challenging 18 months for the building sector, many tradies are “holding up well,” says programme lead Rafael Caso, a message backed by this year’s Live Well, Build Well survey. 15% reported that inconsistent or insufficient hours were a key challenge in their jobs, up from 8% in 2024. Of the 641 builders and […]

The Government is clarifying its regulations around meth residue management in rental properties. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says that the lack of legislation on acceptable levels of methamphetamine residue in rentals has caused long-standing confusion. “Landlords and tenants deserve clarity on when rentals must be tested for residue, what should be done to ensure […]

Auckland Central Fire Station was evacuated after asbestos was found in the building. Positive tests came back from an unused room at the Pitt Street station, a space that had been under monitoring since a removal effort in September 2024.  Staff and vehicles were unable to enter the station, and crews received precautionary decontamination. Fire […]

Two new seismic resilience modules designed to help strengthen homes against earthquakes have been launched. The modules were developed in a partnership between the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC), Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the building industry.    “The new modules are […]

Construction and demolition waste accounts for half of New Zealand’s total landfill intake. New Zealand’s waste hierarchy guides sustainable waste management, aiming to keep materials in use for as long as possible and minimise what goes to landfill. By maximising the reuse, recycling, and resale of building materials, this statistic can be improved. Pioneering a […]