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 […]

After its heritage protection was removed, a neglected Christchurch mansion will be demolished and replaced with student housing. Unoccupied since the 2011 earthquakes, Antonio Hall has since been the site of several suspected arson attacks. The Christchurch City Council agreed to remove the property at 265 Riccarton Road from its heritage buildings schedule in September. […]