Approximately 35 properties experienced discoloured water and sediment following the commissioning of a new, larger watermain that disturbed material settled in existing pipes. Council Response and Water Quality Testing Whanganui District Council chief executive Doug Tate stated that the affected area centered around Cornfoot St, Manuka St, Seafront Rd, and Taupata St. According to Tate, … Read more
New Zealand luxury property sales driven by the golden visa scheme and high-net-worth buyers show that 50% of recent multi-million-dollar purchasers are domestic Kiwis, according to Sotheby’s International agents Patrick McAteer and Suzanne Browne, defying expectations that international investors would dominate the upper tier following immigration policy updates in March. Who Are New Zealand’s Ultra-High-Net-Worth … Read more
Auckland builder Angelo Madut has been fined $8,000 in the Manukau District Court following a prosecution by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Judge Forrest found Madut guilty of performing restricted building work without a licence and knowingly providing false information to an inspector regarding his credentials. Unauthorized foundation work and credential misuse … Read more
Residents in the Auckland suburb of Devonport gathered to protest an eight-storey building plan submitted for the Government’s fast-track approval, which they argue will block picturesque views and overshadow heritage buildings. The proposal includes apartments, a hotel, and retail spaces built above existing heritage structures, prompting community backlash over scale and local voice. Devonport Protests … Read more
New Zealand’s surging townhouse construction boom has triggered widespread debate over housing oversupply, with nearly 14,000 properties listed for sale in Auckland alone—matching levels last seen during 2015, according to property data. While critics question if developers have overbuilt conjoined multi-story units, these high-density builds offer a vital affordability pathway for first-home buyers locked out … Read more
Auckland’s $1.66 billion Central Interceptor is now fully operational, marking the completion of a 16.2km wastewater tunnel designed to reduce overflows into city waterways. According to Watercare, the project has already prevented 741,000 cubic metres of wastewater and stormwater from entering the environment since its southern section went live in early 2025. Infrastructure Scale and … Read more
A Gauntlet of Rims and Rubber South of Ashburton State Highway 1 south of Ashburton has collapsed into a treacherous stretch of road. More than 100 potholes have ruptured the surface, forcing lane closures and leaving a trail of damaged vehicles in their wake. Following a deluge of rain last week, the New Zealand Transport … Read more
New Zealand’s construction sector faces a prolonged period of instability, with industry data indicating a significant contraction over the past two years and a muted recovery outlook. According to data from Centrix, the industry has seen a net loss of 551 firms by the end of 2025, driven by a combination of high interest rates, … Read more
Kainga Ora initiated over 5,000 Tenancy Tribunal applications in the 2025/2026 year as part of a “firm but fair” strategy to manage its 78,000 public housing properties. While the agency aims to resolve disputes early, the approach has drawn criticism from the Green Party over concerns regarding tenant stability and potential homelessness. Tribunal Activity and … Read more
BNZ has increased its short-term fixed mortgage rates while simultaneously reducing its longer-term offerings, effective June 24. This move follows similar rate adjustments by ANZ and Westpac, both of which recently lowered some fixed home loan rates in response to shifting global wholesale interest markets. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) currently holds the … Read more