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This is the best place in New Zealand to buy property
Real estate

This is the best place in New Zealand to buy property

Palmerston North’s relative affordability is drawing buyers as median values jump 13.7% to NZD $415,000, far below Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Sep 2019
First home buyers make over half of purchases in these suburbs
Property Market

First home buyers make over half of purchases in these suburbs

Affordability is pushing first home buyers to dominate purchases in several New Zealand suburbs, with some taking more than 60% of sales.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 30th Jun 2019
KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub
Supply Chain

KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub

The new hub is expected to ease congestion, cut emissions and free up the city’s ageing freight yard for housing and business development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
Recent hotel sales shine the spotlight on regional tourism
Migration

Recent hotel sales shine the spotlight on regional tourism

Regional hotel buyers are chasing stronger returns as domestic and international visitors push tourism demand beyond New Zealand’s big cities.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
So, how do you feel?
eCommerce

So, how do you feel?

Investor confidence has recovered to September 2017 levels, even as online retail growth and flexible offices reshape New Zealand property demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
David Warburton – to lead wastewater treatment review
Sustainability

David Warburton – to lead wastewater treatment review

Palmerston North’s wastewater upgrade review is set to gain experienced oversight, with Dr David Warburton appointed to chair the steering group.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 7th Apr 2018
Forestry a success story for KiwiRail
Supply Chain

Forestry a success story for KiwiRail

Strong log demand lifted KiwiRail’s forestry revenue 8% in six months, with converted wagons carrying more exports off roads and cutting emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
Four options for Manawatu Gorge highway
Supply Chain

Four options for Manawatu Gorge highway

Public feedback opens on four cheaper routes after the Manawatū Gorge closure left the region without a safe state highway link.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action
University of Otago

New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action

Councils and businesses are widening smoke-free zones across New Zealand, as researchers say current laws are lagging behind overseas standards.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
New website launched as a resource for central NZ businesses
CEDA

New website launched as a resource for central NZ businesses

CEDA hopes the site will give Palmerston North and Manawatu businesses easy access to business support, advice and resources.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Provida’s distribution centres offered for syndication
Supply Chain

Provida’s distribution centres offered for syndication

Investors can buy into four North Island warehouses leased back to Provida, with the scheme targeting a projected 8 per cent annual return.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
New technologies helping clean up waterways
Robotics

New technologies helping clean up waterways

Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Waterview Connection takes top construction award
SCIRT

Waterview Connection takes top construction award

The win highlights growing recognition for complex infrastructure, with the Auckland project praised as New Zealand’s most difficult yet to deliver.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Palmerston North green grabs local government gold
Sustainability

Palmerston North green grabs local government gold

Native bird numbers and water quality have improved in Palmerston North after a 16-year community planting effort won national recognition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Screen network reaches shopping centre milestone
Digital Signage

Screen network reaches shopping centre milestone

Advertisers can now reach 1.6 million New Zealanders a fortnight as oOh! expands its shopping centre network to 50 sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost
Auckland Council

Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost

More investment in roads, pipes and transport is needed or Auckland’s networks will struggle to cope with 34,500 new homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Excellent disaster response recognised with top award
Auckland Council

Excellent disaster response recognised with top award

A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017
Tamper to boost Christchurch-Picton line progress
Disaster Recovery

Tamper to boost Christchurch-Picton line progress

Restoring the earthquake-hit Main North Line should speed up freight links between Christchurch and Picton as work continues from both ends.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017

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