Construction
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
Master Builders chief executive on state of industry
In just a few years, the construction industry went from post-Covid boom to gloom, despite record home consents in 2022. Master Builders chief executive, Ankit Sharma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Construction industry struggling with rising costs, government regulations
The Master Builders 2025 State of the Sector report has found that 52% of the industry insiders expected things to get moderately better in 12 months times. But only 10% believe it will be… Audio
How to do home alterations without having family altercations
Auckland interior designer Kelly Gammie discusses how to keep the family together while tearing the house apart. Audio
No sign of asbestos in fire doors at Auckland's convention centre - Fletcher Building
Buildings in Wellington and Christchurch are also being checked.
'It really ruined me': Builder takes thousands and vanishes
A string of homeowners are out by tens of thousands of dollars, after paying money upfront for building work that was done badly, or not at all. Audio
Plans to shut down Eves Valley Sawmill
It's understood owners Carter Holt Harvey want to shut down the Eves Valley Sawmill and consolidate its timber operation at its Kawerau plant. The closure will cost more than 140 jobs in the Tasman… Audio
150 jobs at risk amid potential Tasman sawmill closure
Shocked and gutted. Those are some of the emotions workers at Carter Holt Harvey's Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman District are feeling as they come to grips with its potential closure. Up to 150 people… Audio
Construction activity at lowest level since 2019
The 2025 Building Construction Report indicates the industry's total revenue fell 5 percent to $94 billion in the year ended March, from $99b the year earlier.
Building fire-safety review hears concerns on clarity, inconsistency
Multi-storey warehouses built for robots and automatic retrieval systems present new firefighting challenges, a review prompted by the fatal Loafers Lodge fire hears.
Defective buildings: Holding those responsible to account
John Gray, president of the Home Owners & Buyers Association of New Zealand, is back with Jim to talk about what is being done in other countries to lift building standards and dissuade rogue… Audio
What makes a great building?
Craig is director of Moller Architects which has been in practice since 1969 and has designed the likes of the Sky Tower and ASB Waterfront Theatre in Auckland. He tells Emile what he thinks makes a… Audio
What will building products change mean for DIYers, new builds?
The government has revealed its building product specifications document, which will list international standards for products like plasterboard, cladding, windows and external doors.
Material change for the construction industry
Professor John Tookey from AUT joins Emile Donovan to look at whether improving the availability of overseas materials will bring down the high cost of construction. Audio
No penalty clauses paid on stalled Waiouru army base housing project
Penalty clauses can be paid when contractors or subcontractors sign up to projects that do not then go ahead.
Fletcher Building considers sale of construction division assets
The company said it was "exploring options" for its Higgins, Brian Perry Civil and Fletcher Construction Major Projects business units.
Wellington's Embassy Theatre deemed earthquake-prone
The notice gave the council - as the building's owner - 16 years to plan and carry out remedial works on the building.
Green light for Pak'nSave believed to be country's biggest supermarket
Auckland Council has given the all clear for the country's largest supermarket to be built on the North Shore.
Curious, concerned: Picton residents weigh in on SH1 changes
Picton residents have stopped by an NZTA display to show the proposed relocation of SH1 through the town.
Fletcher Building selloff generating interest, company says
Potential buyers are lining up to buy Fletcher Building businesses.
