Building
New Zealand has a $2.5b building defect problem. Will self‑certification make it better or worse?
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New Zealand has a $2.5b building defect problem. Will self‑certification make it better or worse?
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NZIER says QSBO shows the ‘fragile’ economic recovery in June quarter was helped by easing oil crisis, but warns that geopolitical uncertainty and November election will weigh on firms over the coming months
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NZIER says QSBO shows the ‘fragile’ economic recovery in June quarter was helped by easing oil crisis, but warns that geopolitical uncertainty and November election will weigh on firms over the coming months
New Zealand’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: Mark Kirby on how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture
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New Zealand’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: Mark Kirby on how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture
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NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising
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NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising
John Tookey says New Zealand will need to offer projects with serious scale to attract serious investment
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John Tookey says New Zealand will need to offer projects with serious scale to attract serious investment
John Tookey says one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, NZ still needs a plan to fix its failing infrastructure
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John Tookey says one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, NZ still needs a plan to fix its failing infrastructure
Krishanu Roy says ‘build back better’ requires a framework that focuses on the full life of a house – from materials to its end of life
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Krishanu Roy says ‘build back better’ requires a framework that focuses on the full life of a house – from materials to its end of life
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Commerce Commission finds rebates paid to merchants to sell building supplies like GIB are hampering competition
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Commerce Commission finds rebates paid to merchants to sell building supplies like GIB are hampering competition
Given that it is increasingly difficult to get affordable earthquake insurance, we may have to radically revise the system, economist Brian Easton says
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Given that it is increasingly difficult to get affordable earthquake insurance, we may have to radically revise the system, economist Brian Easton says
One floor, three consents and a plasterboard shortage: this developer is walking away
'Broken' and 'plagued' by issues; why builders and plumbers think an app could help solve NZ's consenting conundrum
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'Broken' and 'plagued' by issues; why builders and plumbers think an app could help solve NZ's consenting conundrum
Academic says politicians should ‘ferociously’ tackle dominant firms, Minister says government backing competition through market studies
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Academic says politicians should ‘ferociously’ tackle dominant firms, Minister says government backing competition through market studies
Warning bells ringing for commercial building work as new commercial building consents drop to an almost 30 year low
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Warning bells ringing for commercial building work as new commercial building consents drop to an almost 30 year low
Chief Executive Jo Hendy sets out the Climate Change Commission’s expectations for the Government’s first Emissions Reduction Plan
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Chief Executive Jo Hendy sets out the Climate Change Commission’s expectations for the Government’s first Emissions Reduction Plan
Construction giant Fletcher Building has lifted half year earnings 41% to $171 mln despite lockdown disruptions
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Construction giant Fletcher Building has lifted half year earnings 41% to $171 mln despite lockdown disruptions