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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

Energy efficient

25 King takes the sustainable construction crown

The Brisbane tower’s timber frame is expected to cut carbon emissions and set a new benchmark for large-scale office developments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017

Productivity

Future-focused infrastructure plan needed, LGNZ says

Rising housing pressure and ageing assets are forcing councils to seek new funding tools as LGNZ urges election contenders to back infrastructure renewal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Jun 2017

Robotics

Agriculture needs to latch onto tech, expert believes

Digital farming could add up to NZD $448 million to New Zealand’s economy as growers face rising costs and tighter regulation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Jun 2017

Clean technologies

Waste tyres to be used to manufacture cement

A government-backed scheme will cut tyre stockpiles, lower fire and pollution risks, and divert millions of discarded tyres into cement works.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017

Lincoln University

Flexible decision-making tactics for climate change

A new analysis method could help New Zealand planners avoid costly over- or under-investment as climate risks become clearer over time.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017

New Zealand Labour Party

Time for a national conversation about water pricing?

Public anger over bottled exports is forcing ministers to confront whether New Zealand should charge commercial users for water.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017

Agricultural Technology

Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges

Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017

Sustainability

LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto

Local councils are seeking more funding and policy support as climate change, ageing and infrastructure pressures reshape communities ahead of the 2017 election.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Jun 2017

Sustainability

Groundbreaking Freshwater Rescue Plan launched

New Zealand’s rivers and lakes could see stricter protection, with campaigners urging the next government to curb irrigation subsidies and cow numbers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

Auckland Council

Auckland road pricing moves a step closer

Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Smart Home

Groundbreaking house scores perfect green mark

For buyers, the result signals lower running costs and healthier living, as the house earns New Zealand’s first perfect Homestar version 3 rating.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017

Clean technologies

New alliance to develop bio-based bottles

Consumers could soon see fully renewable water bottles as Danone, Nestle Waters and Origin Materials race to commercial scale.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017

Agricultural Technology

Freshwater Symposium addresses water improvement

Broad agreement emerged in Wellington that cleaner waterways will require years of coordinated spending, science and shared responsibility across sectors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017