Auckland stories
Regional hotel buyers are chasing stronger returns as domestic and international visitors push tourism demand beyond New Zealand’s big cities.
The 48-level tower will add 226 apartments and a 233-room hotel, with a public market at street level and a roof garden above.
Construction is due next year after consent for 32 waterfront homes in Remuera, with prices ranging from USD $2.7 million to USD $13 million.
Business and government leaders will hear how blockchain could improve data control, security and efficiency across key sectors at an Auckland conference.
Recognition for women in infrastructure comes after Sarah Lang grew the Women’s Infrastructure Network to seven chapters and 1,000 members.
Auckland’s skyline could gain a landmark tower in October, with the winning Federal St design set to reshape inner-city living and streetscape.
Judges said timber’s versatility is delivering more sustainable, cost-effective buildings as Auckland honoured the year’s best designs.
Thirteen finalists have been shortlisted for national recognition after a record number of entries to the 2018 Site Safe awards.
The deal broadens AVJennings' New Zealand business into retail land sales and adds a 580-lot site near Auckland's northern growth corridor.
Higher truck operating costs, including fuel and road user charges, are set to feed through to shoppers as freight firms lift prices.
Fewer premium floors and stronger demand are set to keep Auckland office rents rising until new supply arrives in 2020.
Auckland Council's risk culture overhaul has won national recognition, with Cecilia Tse and its team both taking top honours at RiskNZ's awards.
Lower vacancy rates in Auckland and Wellington are boosting landlords' returns, with Green Star office buildings drawing tenants more quickly than the wider market.
Occupants and managers are being warned that blocked exits, deferred maintenance and poor compliance can leave everyday buildings unsafe.
Construction firms will be recognised in Auckland next month as Site Safe opens ticket sales for its annual safety awards night.
New Zealand architects will hear how buildings can cope with heat, cold and rising climate risks when Kai-Uwe Bergmann visits in September.
Recognition for builders, consultants and safety teams has highlighted Auckland projects completed on time and within budget.
Durable materials and careful route planning are becoming central to 100-year tunnel designs as cities push more infrastructure underground.
Students will visit hazardous building sites and leaky-home repairs virtually, as the University of Auckland tests low-cost VR teaching tools.
Northland’s fast-moving network of chargers is helping EV drivers reach Cape Reinga, with 13 stations now in place across the region.
