Councils to be allowed to charge developers with new levy from 2029
about 3 hours agoExisting ratepayers could be spared higher bills as councils prepare to shift more of the cost of new housing infrastructure onto developers from 2029.
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Mitre 10 opens Pāpāmoa MEGA store with trade entrance
Trade customers in Pāpāmoa will soon get quicker access to supplies, as Mitre 10's new MEGA store adds a walk-up entrance and drive-thru.
AHI Carrier expands New Zealand operations with investment
Businesses and households should see more heating and cooling options as AHI Carrier pours funds into new branches, training and staff.
University wins approval for rapid kauri dieback DNA test
Approval of the assay could speed kauri disease monitoring and help land managers catch the soil pathogen earlier, researchers say.
RSK adds BTW Company to expand New Zealand footprint
The deal adds about 100 staff and gives RSK a wider base in New Zealand's water, infrastructure and energy markets.
Why a financial adviser says nearly every rental property he's owned has lost money
With house price growth slowing, investors are increasingly chasing cashflow and higher yields as rental returns fail to cover costs.
'Town is dead': Businesses look to leave Rotorua CBD after parking changes
Shops in Rotorua's CBD say sales have fallen sharply since new parking rules began, with some owners now planning to move out.
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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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
Exclusive: Home Live Group connects home buyers and renters with properties
COVID-19 brought Home Live to the attention of the real estate industry as agents and property managers as they hit limitations.
Thu, 15th Sep 2022
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Property PR failures can cost developments before they reach market
Missed stakeholder buy-in can derail large schemes long before buyers or tenants see them, as digital scrutiny now shapes trust.
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Infrastructure communications failures are putting major projects at risk
Poor public understanding can derail even fully funded projects if support, trust and political backing fail to keep pace with the build.
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Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal
The move could help customers link field operations to design and manufacturing workflows as Autodesk broadens artificial intelligence across its software.
Roborock unveils first pool cleaner & new robot mower
Australian and New Zealand buyers will get Roborock's first pool robot in January 2027, as the firm widens into garden care and allergy-labelled cleaners.
KRAYN launches due diligence platform for property buyers
Buyers will get tailored warnings on flood, soil and planning risks as the platform flags issues against their intended use of a property.
How much beneficiaries are left with after paying the rent
After housing costs, beneficiaries have just NZD $251 a week on average, with rent swallowing nearly half their income.
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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