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Opportunities for developers
Energy efficient

Opportunities for developers

A new survey shows New Zealanders want more housing choices, with unmet demand leaving renters dissatisfied and developers missing a growing middle market.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Lessons from over the ditch
Data Analytics

Lessons from over the ditch

The guarantee aims to unlock stalled apartment projects in New South Wales, where more than 13,000 approved homes have not yet broken ground.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Cities reinvented: building urban resilience through Electricity 4.0
Smart Cities

Cities reinvented: building urban resilience through Electricity 4.0

Rising grid strain and climate shocks are forcing Australia and New Zealand to speed up electrified, digital infrastructure for safer, cleaner cities.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Mark Abbot appointed New Zealand architects Chief Executive
Sustainability

Mark Abbot appointed New Zealand architects Chief Executive

A permanent leader has been confirmed after 14 months in the interim role, bringing stability to the architects' institute and its members.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 17th Aug 2025
Should rates be based solely on land value?
Green Party

Should rates be based solely on land value?

Rates on homes and developments could fall under a land-value system, as the idea wins backing from Greens and the Taxpayers’ Union.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Plenty of real time options available
Property Market

Plenty of real time options available

Stand-alone houses are regaining ground in Auckland and elsewhere, as Cotality's latest tool shows a patchy recovery with townhouses lagging.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
‘Missed opportunity’ for new $800m highway
Transport

‘Missed opportunity’ for new $800m highway

Users of the Te Ahu a Turanga highway could have helped pay for upkeep and resilience, Infrastructure New Zealand says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Is it getting cheaper to build a house?
Energy efficient

Is it getting cheaper to build a house?

Falling section prices are making new builds slightly more affordable, even as construction costs keep rising faster than inflation.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
‘Remarkably’ steady property market brings reliability
Property Market

‘Remarkably’ steady property market brings reliability

High stock and subdued sales are giving New Zealand buyers and sellers rare breathing room as prices stay within a tight band.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use

Queensland’s permanent 50 cent fares have lifted patronage and forced Brisbane parking prices down, while saving commuters thousands a year.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Global Stories

Urban Planning stories

SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories
Gaming

SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories

SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Urban Planning stories

CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya

CelcomDigi partners with Malaysian authorities to pilot AI-driven traffic platform in Petaling Jaya, easing congestion and boosting smart city goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion
Unified Communications

TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion

TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Partnership offers AI tools to boost urban greening for councils
Smart Cities

Partnership offers AI tools to boost urban greening for councils

The Spatial Distillery Co. partners with Nearmap to provide Aussie councils AI tools transforming aerial data into targeted urban greening strategies enhancing city liveability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance
Smart Cities

AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance

AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Luxembourg's Belval campus to become smart city living lab
Network Infrastructure

Luxembourg's Belval campus to become smart city living lab

Luxembourg's Belval campus is set to become an EU-backed smart city living lab with EUR €3.1 million to test 5G, AI, and IoT for urban innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
New AI-enhanced garden at Chelsea Flower Show unveiled
Smart Cities

New AI-enhanced garden at Chelsea Flower Show unveiled

Avanade has launched the Intelligent Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, combining AI and horticulture to enhance urban tree survival as they celebrate 25 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025