Tag: construction
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New Homes for Defence Families Delivered Ahead of Schedule in New Zealand
New Zealand's Defence Minister Chris Penk announced the early, under-budget delivery of 23 modern homes for military families across three camps. This $7.8 million development is part of the Homes for Families program, addressing past underinvestment and boosting wellbeing.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateMilitarySocial Issues Defence Forcemilitary familieshousingHomes for FamiliesChris PenkconstructionNew Zealand Government
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Ready-Mixed Concrete Production Rises Quarterly, Declines Annually
Ready-mixed concrete production increased 1.8% in the March 2026 quarter, reaching 869,652 cubic meters. However, the annual volume for the year ended March 2026 decreased by 3.8%, totaling 3.66 million cubic meters.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyGeneral PoliticsReal Estate Ready-mixed concreteConstructionEconomic dataProduction volumeMarch 2026Quarterly statisticsBuilding materialsStatistics New Zealand
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Critical Flood Resilience Work Begins in Southland
A $10.8 million government loan is funding critical flood resilience work on the Mataura River in Southland. The project will protect over 7,000 people and $803 million in assets in Mataura and Gore.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironment SouthlandMataura RiverFlood ResilienceRegional Infrastructure FundMark PattersonInfrastructureConstructionNew Zealand Government
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Wellington City Council Publishes Recent Resource Consents for April and May 2026
Wellington City Council has made the latest resource consents issued and applied for between 20 April and 3 May 2026 available for public review on its website.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAustralasiaReal EstateLegalState Governments Wellington City CouncilResource consentsLocal GovernmentConstructionUrban PlanningPublic records
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Hawke's Bay Roadworks to Cause Delays and Closures Next Week
Motorists in Hawke's Bay should prepare for significant roadworks and potential delays across state highways from May 2-8, including partial closures and traffic management systems.
TransportationInfrastructure Hawke's BayRoadworksState HighwayTraffic ManagementConstructionDelaysNZ Transport Agency
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New Home Consents Rise 11% in Aotearoa New Zealand
New home consents in Aotearoa New Zealand increased by 11% in the year ended March 2026, with both standalone houses and multi-unit dwellings showing growth after previous declines.
BusinessPolitics and Government housingconstructionbuilding consentseconomyreal estateresidential constructionStatistics New Zealand
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Scheduled for Late March
Motorists in Hawke's Bay should anticipate overnight closures and delays on several state highways, including SH2 Devil's Elbow, SH2 between Pākōwhai/Links roads and Evenden Road, and SH5 Tarawera, due to essential maintenance and construction.
Transportation Hawke's BayState HighwayRoadworksTraffic ManagementOvernight ClosuresConstructionTransportNZ Transport Agency
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks and Closures Scheduled
Motorists in Hawke's Bay should prepare for overnight closures and delays on key state highways, including SH2 and SH51, due to ongoing road maintenance and construction projects.
Transportation Hawke's BayState HighwayRoadworksClosuresTraffic ManagementConstructionInfrastructureNZ Transport Agency
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New Zealand's GDP Declines by 0.9% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's economy contracted in the June 2025 quarter, with GDP falling by 0.9%. The unemployment rate rose to 5.2%, reflecting a challenging economic environment.
BusinessEconomyEmployment and LaborTrade GDPUnemployment RateEconomic SnapshotJune 2025 QuarterManufacturingConstructionStatistics NZ
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NZ Building Volume Flat in March 2025 Quarter
Stats NZ reports stable building volume in March 2025 quarter, with residential growth offsetting non-residential decline. Total building value down 10% from March 2024.
BusinessEconomyReal EstateAustralasia building volumeresidential buildingnon-residential buildingStats NZConstructionEconomic statisticsStatistics New Zealand