Building & Construction
Bringing down construction costs
Tackling a wicked problem
Tackling Auckland’s wicked problem
Less planning more building
Too much planning is restricting land supply for new housing
Local Govt Business Forum annual newsletter
Local Government Business Forum annual newsletter
RMA changes could do some good
BusinessNZ says draft legislation to amend the Resource Management Act is worthwhile.
Unlocking land for development
The Productivity Commission’s report Using land for housing provides workable recommendations, says BusinessNZ.
Land supply constraints endanger economy
The OECD’s latest report on New Zealand shows the danger to the rest of the economy from constricted land supply in Auckland, says BusinessNZ.
Better rules for earthquake strengthening
BusinessNZ has welcomed moves to improve earthquake strengthening rules.
Getting more women working in trades
After the Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs undertook research that has led to more women training in Canterbury for trades and more women working in construction.
Resource development framework has serious problems
New Zealand’s resource development framework has serious problems and needs urgent reform, says BusinessNZ.
BusinessNZ welcomes RMA review
BusinessNZ welcomes the beginning of the review of the Resource Management Act.