Homes for everyone drives prosperity for all
Print this storyJust as the ocean lifts all boats when the tide comes in, everyone benefits when housing is affordable for all. By Israel Cooper, co-founder and trustee, Home Foundation Group Over the last few months, I’ve had the privilege of attending the opening of several innovative housing developments completed by the Home Foundation Group, […]
Clever Coast conversions: Jim the Builder
Print this storyA surge in demand for long-term residential accommodation on the West Coast is reshaping how buildings are used in town centres like Greymouth. Instead of new builds on the fringe, developers are increasingly turning to smart repurposing of existing structures to meet the market. One standout example comes from local firm Jim the […]
Small build market is growing: Lockwood
Print this storyGranny flats, holiday cabins, tiny homes, garden offices… it’s all about to get easier. Big changes are afoot with the Government’s announced changes to their Building Consent Simplification Plan, most notably increasing the home size that will be permitted under the programme, from 60m2 to 70m2. The Government has also confirmed that the […]
Te Kaha’s countdown is on
Print this storyChristchurch’s new stadium marked its one-year-to-go milestone with a sneak peek for media in mid-April. The $683 million project is on track to open in April 2026, four years after construction began in April 2022. Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger says the “sky’s the limit” for the positive impact One New Zealand Stadium […]
Walls made of wool
Print this storyWool for walls and carpets are all the rage in many exciting new interior projects. As NZ First Leader Winston Peters said recently, wool is a ‘miracle thread’ that’s so much better for the health of people and planet. That’s why the government is funding a range of innovative wool projects through the […]
Ewe beauty: Government backs wool in construction
Print this storyA new mandate means government agencies are expected to use New Zealand wool when building or refurbishing. In a move being called ‘shear brilliance’ by New Zealand farmers, the government has said that from 1 July, all government agencies must use wool fibre products in the construction of new and refurbished buildings. Announced […]
Inspired, authentic, bespoke: Lucid Commercial Design
Print this storyCommercial fitouts, residential, new build or renovation… starting a build project can be completely overwhelming. Design and build with a team that gets it. Lucid Commercial Design provides end-to-end design and build services for businesses and homeowners wanting to express their personality through their spaces. Established in 2003 and led by principal designer […]
Relief for residential developers
Print this storyIs now the ideal time to build a home? National residential construction costs are rising at one of the slowest annual rates on record. CoreLogic NZ’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) reports a growth rate of just 0.9% over the past year. “After several years of intense upward pressure, construction costs have […]
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Holding court in style
Print this storyAn exciting invitation landed in my inbox last month. The Court Theatre officially opens its doors to the public on 3 May, so I’d better dust my tux off. A Christchurch institution, the theatre is treasured by so many residents. Its home in the Arts Centre was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake, […]
Building surveyors welcome standards bill
Print this storyGreater clarity and support are needed around implementing the new Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill before 12,000 new construction products flow into New Zealand by July, writes David Clifton, President of the NZ Institute of Building Surveyors. As trusted certified professionals in improving our built environment, our institute […]
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