Waikato stories
More stock and faster sales suggest the housing market may be turning a corner before spring, despite higher rates and election uncertainty.
National home values have edged up 0.5% this quarter, but most cities are still below year-ago levels as demand stays patchy.
The new Hamilton facility could cut cargo costs by up to 30% and shift Upper North Island freight off roads and onto rail.
Regional housing markets are regaining confidence as eased lending rules and steadier rates lifted May sales in seven areas, REINZ said.
Values are still falling in several centres, but slower declines and firmer migration are hinting the market may be nearing bottom.
National prices kept falling in March, but the West Coast and Southland posted annual gains as sales slowed and homes stayed longer on the market.
Completed on time despite supply chain woes, the Hamilton project cut wall installation to just two and a half days using 3D-printed concrete.
Urban trees and gardens are shrinking as intensification raises heat, flooding and liveability risks for New Zealand’s cities.
Higher compliance costs and rising interest rates have made rural buyers more cautious, with farm sales falling sharply in late 2022.
Rental shortages are forcing some first-home buyers to purchase sooner, as Waikato’s population growth and housing demand outstrip supply.
WorkSafe New Zealand has opted for a binding safety deal after a truck driver was killed in a landfill incident, avoiding prosecution.
Farm sales have fallen sharply as higher costs, volatile weather and policy pressure weigh on rural confidence across New Zealand.
Councils face tighter limits on rezoning fertile farmland for housing, as ministers say it is needed to safeguard New Zealand’s food supply.
With 44,000 extra workers needed, New Zealand infrastructure firms are courting schoolgirls to fill trade and technical shortages.
Redwood could help New Zealand meet its 2050 net-zero target by storing more carbon than radiata pine on suitable sites.
Buyers are getting more choice as supply improves, even though New Zealand house prices hit fresh records in November and growth begins to ease.
Small firms can avoid a holiday cash squeeze by chasing invoices early, boosting stock and hiring staff before demand peaks.
Major cyber attack on New Zealand's Waikato District Health Board disrupts cancer treatment, prompting national emergency.
Kiwi tech entrepreneur Mike Jenkins appointed chairman of the board of directors for Aware Group, bringing experience in tech leadership and governance.
Waikato DHB was warned its IT security was severely compromised months before a massive ransomware attack that brought Waikato Hospital to its knees.
