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Why the average new home size is shrinking

Statistics NZ said smaller standalone houses and more multi-unit builds have pushed the average floor area of new homes down 21% in a decade.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Real estate

Property growth slow and steady… for now

House price growth is expected to remain modest as easing lending conditions and strong migration support demand, but listings stay tight.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019

Real estate

What’s happening in the apartment market?

Top-end flats are showing some weakness, even as most apartment prices move broadly in line with the wider property market.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019

Data Analytics

Takapuna’s decade-long argument settled

Auckland Council has approved a 3,200sqm town square in Takapuna, paving the way for a $7 million revamp of Anzac Street carpark.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019

Construction

Number of new houses nearing record high

New dwelling consents are still climbing despite labour and materials constraints, with Auckland’s smaller homes now outpacing standalone houses for the first time.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019

Real estate

New skyscraper unveiled in Auckland

It will add 226 apartments and a 233-room hotel to downtown Auckland as demand for CBD homes outstrips supply, with completion due in 2024.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2019

Real estate

Effects of the foreign buyer ban

Property demand in Auckland and Queenstown has softened after the ban, with foreign purchases plunging 81% in the first quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019

Real estate

How Takapuna became Auckland’s fastest growing suburb

House prices in Takapuna surged 30% to NZD $1.3 million, as council-led upgrades and new apartments fuel demand in Auckland’s bayside hub.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 28th Apr 2019

Urban Planning

Could higher density developments make Auckland more liveable?

Higher density housing could help Auckland grow without more sprawl, as research at Hobsonville Point links walkability and amenities to liveability.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Real estate

Social sustainability fuels Gen X interest in integrated development

Generation X buyers are drawn to Point Ridge in Albany because its shared pools, gym and common areas foster a stronger sense of community.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018

Real estate

Residential market ignores election jitters

Pre-election uncertainty barely dented residential sentiment, with a survey showing house price expectations holding steady across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

Construction

Building consents continue to climb during past year

New home approvals edged higher nationwide, with Auckland still dominating even as Canterbury's post-quake rebuild boom faded.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

Construction

What’s the future of housing in New Zealand?

Housing shortages, leaky homes and soaring land costs are forcing New Zealand to rethink design, building methods and quality.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017

Real estate

Christchurch’s ‘best office building’ for sale

Christchurch investors are being offered a rare premium office asset with 92 per cent occupancy and annual net income of NZD $3.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017

Real estate

Legendary Hawke’s Bay venue on the market

Potential for apartments or offices could lift the value of Napier’s art deco landmark, which is going to auction after 105 years.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017

Global Stories

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DevOps

Fight, flight or freeze: Releasing organisational trauma

DORA's 2019 report highlights that elite DevOps teams are vastly more effective, while rigid processes leave large enterprises stuck in organisational trauma.

By Matt Stratton • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019