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Embedded Networks: generate recurring revenue from your property
Physical Security

Embedded Networks: generate recurring revenue from your property

Tenants can keep choosing their own retailer as building owners and body corporates turn privately owned power lines into recurring income.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2022
Ownership change for Century 21 New Zealand
Small Business

Ownership change for Century 21 New Zealand

The franchise’s headquarters will move to Manawatu after Tim Kearins bought Derryn Mayne’s 25% stake in Century 21 New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Is this the turning point of New Zealand’s property market?
Westpac

Is this the turning point of New Zealand’s property market?

Rising mortgage rates and tax changes are set to cool sales, but CoreLogic says a full property downturn still looks unlikely.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
Earthquake-prone buildings explained
Physical Security

Earthquake-prone buildings explained

Owners of unsafe buildings can face deadlines of 7.5 or 15 years to strengthen or demolish them, with council support available.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
What lies ahead for property in the rest of 2020?
Physical Security

What lies ahead for property in the rest of 2020?

Property activity is likely to soften as recession, rising unemployment and a spring listings surge test demand in coming months.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020
OCR slash will help carry real estate momentum
Bank of New Zealand

OCR slash will help carry real estate momentum

Lower borrowing costs are expected to bolster New Zealand property demand, with record-low interest rates giving buyers greater certainty and confidence.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Dunedin property market still running hot
Housing

Dunedin property market still running hot

Tight housing supply and surging demand are pushing Dunedin values up 17% a year, with buyers still outpacing new listings.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
The country town with a strong future
Māori

The country town with a strong future

Growing commuter demand and planned development are giving Tuakau a boost, as young Auckland families seek cheaper homes and bigger sections.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
This is the best place in New Zealand to buy property
Real estate

This is the best place in New Zealand to buy property

Palmerston North’s relative affordability is drawing buyers as median values jump 13.7% to NZD $415,000, far below Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Sep 2019
Quality shortage and solid demand, high yields in Auckland’s CBD
Physical Security

Quality shortage and solid demand, high yields in Auckland’s CBD

Limited prime office stock is pushing Auckland CBD rents and yields higher, as hotel conversions leave developers short of sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Stand aside and let the private sector in to fund KiwiBuild deals
Physical Security

Stand aside and let the private sector in to fund KiwiBuild deals

Private lenders are poised to back KiwiBuild, but officials must set clear rules if the scheme is to deliver 100,000 homes on time.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2018
Risks and remedies for collapsing retaining walls
Physical Security

Risks and remedies for collapsing retaining walls

Neighbouring buildings and utilities can be left at risk when retaining walls fail, making rapid drainage and stabilisation critical on site.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Simply Group Deloitte’s business awards finalists
Physical Security

Simply Group Deloitte’s business awards finalists

The two finalists will compete in Auckland for national recognition after Simply Group’s utility and energy arms earned Deloitte Fast50 spots.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Christchurch – city of choice?
Agricultural Technology

Christchurch – city of choice?

Rebuild spending and repaired homes are reviving Christchurch’s case for top-city status, with billions still to go and 2020 milestones ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Shipping containers come ashore in Southland
Physical Security

Shipping containers come ashore in Southland

Growing construction demand has prompted Royal Wolf to open an Invercargill office, giving Southland customers local access to container solutions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Trenchless technology minimises disruption
Physical Security

Trenchless technology minimises disruption

Lower-cost pipe repairs are helping cities cut sewage leaks and avoid roadworks as ageing sewer networks come under pressure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 24th Sep 2017
Irrigation changes needed to deliver rural prosperity
Physical Security

Irrigation changes needed to deliver rural prosperity

Broader criteria could help irrigation spending support jobs, freshwater quality and climate resilience, not just land productivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

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