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NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards 2018 winners announced
Risk & Compliance

NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards 2018 winners announced

Judges said timber’s versatility is delivering more sustainable, cost-effective buildings as Auckland honoured the year’s best designs.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
Freight cost rises inevitable
Supply Chain

Freight cost rises inevitable

Higher truck operating costs, including fuel and road user charges, are set to feed through to shoppers as freight firms lift prices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Sep 2018
2018 New Zealand Building Industry Awards winners revealed
Unitec

2018 New Zealand Building Industry Awards winners revealed

Recognition for builders, consultants and safety teams has highlighted Auckland projects completed on time and within budget.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Immigration changes bring welcome booster to NZ's regional businesses
Internships

Immigration changes bring welcome booster to NZ's regional businesses

Changes to immigration policies for international students are set to boost New Zealand's regional businesses, enhancing their access to global talent.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Whangarei leading New Zealand’s electric vehicle charge
Smart Cities

Whangarei leading New Zealand’s electric vehicle charge

Northland’s fast-moving network of chargers is helping EV drivers reach Cape Reinga, with 13 stations now in place across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Aug 2018
Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation
Digital Transformation

Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation

If there's one city in New Zealand that has been in a constant state of transformation, Christchurch stands out - and it's shaping graduates' lives.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
10 innovative Christchurch start-ups profiting from govt scheme
Fleet Management

10 innovative Christchurch start-ups profiting from govt scheme

Delivered by ChristchurchNZ, 10 promising start-ups were granted an intense 12-week mentoring course to help them get a leg up.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Jul 2018
New skills training workshop series for construction managers
Construction

New skills training workshop series for construction managers

Construction managers facing labour and resource shortages will get targeted training in a new NZIOB and Carters workshop series.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
New course addresses driver shortage
Supply Chain

New course addresses driver shortage

Female enrolments at Manukau Institute of Technology’s new transport course are helping tackle a driver shortage that has hit freight operators hard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
Multi-million dollar hotel to rise in earthquake-stricken town
Construction

Multi-million dollar hotel to rise in earthquake-stricken town

Tourism and local jobs are set to get a lift as Kaikoura rebuilds, with a NZD $30 million hotel approved after the quake.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Residential property price increases expected across the board
Real estate

Residential property price increases expected across the board

Confidence has climbed past pre-election levels, with survey respondents expecting house prices to rise in every market over the next year.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Multi-million dollar development a container hot spot
Facilities management

Multi-million dollar development a container hot spot

More than 85 containers are helping keep the NZD $790 million Westfield Newmarket rebuild efficient, despite tight inner-city space constraints.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Prestigious timber design awards finalists revealed
Interior Design

Prestigious timber design awards finalists revealed

Judges will narrow the field on 7 August, with winners of New Zealand’s only timber design awards to be unveiled at an Auckland gala in September.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Overseas investment on the rise
Real estate

Overseas investment on the rise

Foreign capital now dominates New Zealand’s biggest commercial property deals, as domestic investment fell 77% to GBP £400 million in 2017.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
So, how do you feel?
Real estate

So, how do you feel?

Investor confidence has recovered to September 2017 levels, even as online retail growth and flexible offices reshape New Zealand property demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards entries closing soon
Interior Design

NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards entries closing soon

Entries close on Monday for New Zealand's timber design awards, which have added a multi-storey category and extra judges this year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Apr 2018
The biggest kid on the block?
Crypto

The biggest kid on the block?

New Zealand’s blockchain sector is growing fast, but regulators risk falling behind as firms and startups draw global attention.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab
Robotics

New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab

Global tech firms are using New Zealand for early testing as Kiwi expertise in AI, space and wireless power draws investment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018