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NZ's aged care population held back by digital divide
Auckland University of Technology

NZ's aged care population held back by digital divide

Aged care facilities are slow to provide WiFi access for residents, and interviewees said they would like to see aged care operators provide more support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019
Landlords urged to tackle insulation
Risk & Compliance

Landlords urged to tackle insulation

Landlords face fines of up to USD $4,000 from 1 July, as contractors struggle to insulate 125,000 rental homes in time.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
Is a capital gains tax something to be afraid of?
Property Market

Is a capital gains tax something to be afraid of?

New Zealand property investors remain upbeat despite a proposed capital gains tax, with Colliers finding prices and confidence still broadly positive.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
Two small towns shine in real estate awards
Education, Learning & Training

Two small towns shine in real estate awards

North Waikato's Turangi and Huntly outperformed Auckland rivals as Century 21 New Zealand handed out its 2018 national awards in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
What can New Zealand learn from Australia’s plummeting house prices?
Economics

What can New Zealand learn from Australia’s plummeting house prices?

Sydney and Melbourne buyers face the sharpest hit as Morgan Stanley warns Australian house prices could fall 20 per cent and construction slows.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
The Peninsula offers exclusive waterfront luxury for $2.7-13 million
Auckland Council

The Peninsula offers exclusive waterfront luxury for $2.7-13 million

Construction is due next year after consent for 32 waterfront homes in Remuera, with prices ranging from USD $2.7 million to USD $13 million.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards 2018 winners announced
Risk & Compliance

NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards 2018 winners announced

Judges said timber’s versatility is delivering more sustainable, cost-effective buildings as Auckland honoured the year’s best designs.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
Residential property price increases expected across the board
Bank of New Zealand

Residential property price increases expected across the board

Confidence has climbed past pre-election levels, with survey respondents expecting house prices to rise in every market over the next year.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Consumer NZ calls for removal of ionisation smoke alarms
Consumer NZ

Consumer NZ calls for removal of ionisation smoke alarms

Smoke from smouldering fires is being missed by ionisation alarms, prompting Consumer NZ to urge retailers to stop selling them.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
Auckland housing supply constraints compounded by land and construction costs
Auckland Council

Auckland housing supply constraints compounded by land and construction costs

Rising land and building costs are threatening to curb Auckland’s future housing pipeline, with developers struggling to make projects stack up.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
Prestigious timber design awards finalists revealed
Energy efficient

Prestigious timber design awards finalists revealed

Judges will narrow the field on 7 August, with winners of New Zealand’s only timber design awards to be unveiled at an Auckland gala in September.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Housing plan commendable, but more innovation needed
Energy efficient

Housing plan commendable, but more innovation needed

Housing prices are likely to stay firm for some time unless the government finds new ways to unlock supply and affordability.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards entries closing soon
IT Infrastructure

NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards entries closing soon

Entries close on Monday for New Zealand's timber design awards, which have added a multi-storey category and extra judges this year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Apr 2018
New apartment market cools, but Auckland city fringe gets an uplift
Property Market

New apartment market cools, but Auckland city fringe gets an uplift

Auckland’s city fringe is bucking the downturn as higher-quality apartments there now command an average asking price of NZD $1.35 million.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Residential prices rise despite challenging conditions
Property Market

Residential prices rise despite challenging conditions

Nationwide prices climbed 1.2 per cent to NZD $525,000, even as sales fell to a six-year September low and lending tightened.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Residential market ignores election jitters
New Zealand Labour Party

Residential market ignores election jitters

Pre-election uncertainty barely dented residential sentiment, with a survey showing house price expectations holding steady across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Less residential properties sold, but prices increase
Northland

Less residential properties sold, but prices increase

Fewer sales across every region in August suggest buyers remain cautious, even as national residential prices rose 8.2 per cent year on year.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Auckland apartment market has only a year’s supply
NZD

Auckland apartment market has only a year’s supply

Auckland buyers face a tightening apartment market as just 12 months of supply remain, while average prices climb 12 per cent to NZD $1.12 million.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

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