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End of Auckland Light Rail raises urgent questions
Auckland Council

End of Auckland Light Rail raises urgent questions

Auckland still faces unresolved transport and housing pressures after Cabinet ended the twin-track light rail process and sent it back to officials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2020
$75m available for residential development sector
Risk & Compliance

$75m available for residential development sector

Affordable townhouse projects in Auckland will get a lift as the non-bank lender commits GBP £75 million to new residential developments.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
Level One: What you can do, should do and can’t do
Risk & Compliance

Level One: What you can do, should do and can’t do

Physical distancing has been eased on building sites, but workers must still sign in, wash hands and stay home if unwell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2020
Government package for commercial leases too little, too late
Small Business

Government package for commercial leases too little, too late

Landlords and retailers say the dispute process risks dragging out rent talks, despite most tenants and owners already reaching deals.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Concerns over fast tracking of RMA consents
Disaster Recovery

Concerns over fast tracking of RMA consents

Planners warn the rushed consents could sideline community input and environmental safeguards as recovery projects are sped through this month.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2020
Government scraps low-risk building consents
Construction

Government scraps low-risk building consents

Homeowners could save NZD $18 million a year as councils drop consents for sheds, carports and other low-risk work from August.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Budget breakdown – what the Government got right and where they totally missed the mark
University of Canterbury

Budget breakdown – what the Government got right and where they totally missed the mark

Experts say the $50 billion COVID-19 recovery plan will lift jobs and infrastructure, but warn it leaves big tax and housing gaps.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
How KiwiRail will spend its $1.2b rail investment
Supply Chain

How KiwiRail will spend its $1.2b rail investment

Better freight services and more reliable trains are set to follow, as the funding also covers new ferries and ageing locomotives.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
Does your business comply with Level 2 regulations?
Data Protection

Does your business comply with Level 2 regulations?

Businesses must review hygiene, distancing and contact-tracing controls as thousands return to work under Alert Level 2.

By Michael Curreen • 14 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
Construction protocols for Level Two – what you need to know
Risk & Compliance

Construction protocols for Level Two – what you need to know

New distancing and travel rules aim to help builders restart safely under Level 2, with updated protocols now available online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
Where to from here for small business?
Supply Chain

Where to from here for small business?

Small firms face months of cashflow pain as the wages subsidy runs thin and landlords and utilities keep billing during lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown
eCommerce

Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown

Retailers, couriers and cafes could see demand rebound sharply, with most New Zealand adults expecting to return once restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
73 Auckland projects ready after lockdown
Auckland Council

73 Auckland projects ready after lockdown

Construction jobs and council investment could restart quickly, as Auckland submits 73 infrastructure projects for the Government’s stimulus list.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare
Digital Transformation

Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare

Jobs and cashflow are under pressure as New Zealand's construction sector braces for a slow restart after lockdown.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Dark times ahead for commercial sector
Small Business

Dark times ahead for commercial sector

Hundreds of millions in rent and project revenue are at risk as New Zealand's commercial property sector warns of wider economic damage.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery
Small Business

Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery

Cashflow support and clearer contract rules could help keep builders employed and speed New Zealand's economic recovery after the lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Seven ways to manage your holdings through the lockdown and downturn
Risk & Compliance

Seven ways to manage your holdings through the lockdown and downturn

New Zealand property owners are being urged to avoid panic decisions, as low rates and support measures may help cushion the lockdown fallout.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Govt adds Unisys cloud framework to Marketplace
Multi-cloud

Govt adds Unisys cloud framework to Marketplace

Unisys was accepted to join NZ Government's online market to make it easier for agencies to access CloudForte framework.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020

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