Rotorua Airport forces delay of Māori immersion school plans on safety grounds
about 13 hours agoThe expansion of a 281-pupil Māori-language school near Rotorua Airport now faces an independent hearing, with safety objections delaying the build.
Kiwi stories
Hundreds of builders call for slashing of red-tape, quicker consents
A survey of 250 tradespeople found 56% want council fees and slow consenting tackled, as costs and delays are squeezing small builders.
Construction begins on country's highest road bridge
Road users and freight operators should benefit from a safer, more reliable link, as the project is now forecast at $275-$325m after savings on tender pricing and design.
Auckland's not-so-great housing correction
Auckland sellers are facing longer waits and steeper losses as the average asking price slips below $1 million for the first time in six years.
New Zealand property sales fall as market stays weak
Higher mortgage costs and uncertainty have kept turnover weak, with August deals down 11.6% year on year and values still subdued.
New Zealand house values fall for sixth month in September
Buyers still have the upper hand as the national Home Value Index slipped 0.3% in September, leaving values 1.3% below a year earlier.
Residents urge Government to move $500m Northland drydock
Fears over noise, dust and air quality have prompted calls to shift the fast-tracked project away from homes in Marsden Bay.
Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing
Cross-party backing for a 30-year infrastructure plan could curb election-year pork-barrel spending and improve value for money.
Editor Interviews
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Schneider Electric: Electrifying everything else, flexibly
New Zealand businesses and homes could ease grid strain and cut fossil fuel reliance by shifting to microgrids, batteries and solar, says Schneider Electric NZ.
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AI workloads & modern facilities driving Honeywell growth
Data centre operators are under pressure to supply their own electricity, opening the door for Honeywell to add on-site power and utilities.
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Earn the commute: Premium offices turn mandates into magnetism
Well-designed offices are helping firms attract staff back by pairing prime locations, amenities and flexible spaces with higher productivity.
Tue, 26th May 2026
Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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House buyers 'in the driver's seat' - QV
Home sellers face weaker demand as QV says buyers have the upper hand and the average New Zealand house value has slipped to $892,580.
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Will the election have an impact on rents?
Rents are expected to stay subdued despite the election, as weak demand, ample supply and household finances continue to cap increases.
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Buyers could face fewer post-settlement surprises as drones, thermal cameras and LiDAR expose hidden defects in New Zealand homes.
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Private wealth buyers snap up Asia, Europe real estate
Higher construction costs and sharp price resets are luring private capital into office and other assets, with some deals below replacement cost.
Major planning shake-up set to transform council consenting
Councils face an $860m bill and years of transition before a streamlined planning regime is expected to cut consent volumes.
CityFitness to spend NZD $100 million on gym expansion
The expansion could create up to 1,000 jobs and take the chain beyond 100 sites nationwide over the next five years.
Hazmat suits, booby traps and piles of waste: Cleaning meth-contaminated properties
The new contamination threshold has eased stress for landlords and tenants, even as some jobs still cost several thousand dollars to clear.
Our Editorial Team
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Mara Sugue
News Editor
Mara is a writer and editor from Manila with a background in the social sciences. Her work in writing and editorial has taken her across a range of subjects, and it's this variety that keeps her interested in what she does. Outside of work, she can usually be found with a book, planning her next trip or at the climbing gym.
Mike Bishara
Features Editor
Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
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Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Anthony Caruana
Interview Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
David Shilovsky
Interview Editor
David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
Analyst Insights
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DocuWare named a challenger in Gartner document review
DocuWare lands challenger spot in Gartner's 2026 document management review as the software maker touts AI-ready tools and partner-led growth.
Mon, 11th May 2026
New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Gartner outlines four tactics behind efficient growth
Gartner identifies four finance tactics it says helped 105 US-listed firms beat peers with a 51% total shareholder return premium.
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Global AML system spend to hit USD $51.7bn by 2028, driven by AI use
Global spending on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems is projected to reach USD $51.7 billion by 2028, an 80% increase driven by AI's role in enhancing risk assessment, according to Juniper Research.
Tue, 5th Mar 2024