A new NTA initiative aims to amplify and celebrate the expertise of women across the sector. As part of the Transport Women campaign, the social media spotlight showcases the inspiring stories of women across the industry. “What stands out about the women in our industry is their professionalism and resilience,” NZ Trucking Association Carol McGeady […]

New Zealand’s tradespeople are being encouraged to put their long-term wellbeing at the forefront of their work through the Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) ‘Work Should Not Hurt’ programme. The initiative, supported by ACC, aims to reduce the incidence of soft-tissue injuries across the construction industry and ensure workers can enjoy longer, pain-free […]

New Zealand’s building and construction sector has broadly welcomed the Government’s overhaul of the building consent system, calling it a long-overdue step toward reducing costs, improving efficiency, and addressing persistent frustrations that have hindered growth for decades. The reforms, announced last week, replace the existing joint and several liability framework with proportionate liability and allow […]

Kia has officially entered the pickup truck segment — and not quietly. The all-new Kia Tasman, the brand’s first-ever ute, makes a powerful debut with rugged off-road credentials, impressive towing and payload capabilities, and a level of refinement not typically found in this class. This isn’t just another dual-cab with a badge swap — the […]

Signs of recovery emerging Tentative signs that the construction industry is recovering, such as residential consents levelling off, government infrastructure projects restarting, and falling interest rates, are to be celebrated, says the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA). But the main focus of the report was the workforce, with demographics changing and the growing […]

Continuing its crackdown on road cones, the Government is soon to force local councils to adopt a risk-based approach to minimise spending on orange witch hats. “New Zealanders have become increasingly irritated by the too-frequently over-the-top use of road cones and costly temporary traffic management around roadworks,” Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “This approach causes […]