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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 […]
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. […]
In a move towards sustainability, the Auckland Council has chosen to deconstruct and dismantle buildings rather than demolish them, aiming to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills. This approach not only looks to reduce waste but also supports the city’s goal of achieving zero waste by 2040. Buildings are carefully dismantled to recover reusable […]
In May 2025, the Auckland War Memorial Museum was closed while specialists removed asbestos that had been discovered in the roofing of the original 1929 part of the building during renewal work. Auckland Museum Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive David Reeves said it had been a challenging few weeks, but the community looked forward to partially […]
Construction and demolition waste accounts for 40 to 50 percent of New Zealand’s total waste going to landfills. Most of this dumping of construction waste is unnecessary. Research shows that at least half of waste could be diverted from landfills if it was sorted. The new Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi has teamed up with local […]
Henderson Demolition has come a long way since it was formed in 1999 with a handful of employees. It is now one of the largest demolition companies in Auckland. Glenn Henderson had a hankering to build his own business and in 1999, after working in demolition, he set up his own company with much of […]
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