Auckland stories
Customers in Auckland could face shorter outages as Vector and IBM use weather forecasts and AI to spot storm and vegetation risks up to 72 hours ahead.
Falls from just a few metres can still kill, as complacency around ladders, roofs and trucks leaves workers exposed to severe head and neck injuries.
Poor housing could be costing New Zealand health services almost USD $8 million a year, with under-twos especially at risk.
Regular safety audits are helping construction firms lift compliance, with Site Safe warning many still lag on new hazard rules and reporting.
Auckland could gain valuable waterfront land and Northland secure a major jobs boost if the freight port is shifted, but the bill is likely to run to billions.
Auckland childcare and property firms were fined after a dead tree crushed a playground, injuring four toddlers and a teacher.
The deal should improve certainty for contractors and could cut costs as Watercare pursues long-term savings and sustainability goals.
Better procurement could unlock billions of dollars in value from New Zealand’s $129 billion infrastructure pipeline, industry groups say.
In New Zealand’s construction sector, a simple check-in from colleagues is being urged as a potentially life-saving response to mounting suicide risks.
Smaller contractors can be left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket when builders collapse, prompting calls for stronger protections.
Neighbours were endangered and a wheelchair user trapped when a demolition error caused a gas leak and asbestos exposure risks.
Evidence from a New Zealand office trial could help landlords justify spending on healthier workspaces, with plants only part of the picture.
A new report says devolving housing and transport could improve delivery, while central government keeps most tax revenue and oversight.
Businesses face safety, insurance and liability risks if they occupy buildings without a Code Compliance Certificate, an expert says.
After earthquakes, managers could know within minutes whether buildings are safe, cutting weeks of waiting for engineering reports.
Safer training is helping staff absorb lessons better as Aurecon uses virtual reality to let workers practise risky scenarios without real-world harm.
New draft carbon standards and a new expo zone will give New Zealand building owners practical steps towards net zero by 2050.
Christchurch’s regeneration was underscored as Tūranga won the Supreme Award, while 10 other projects were named category winners.
The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.
The planned tie-up would give New Zealand clients wider access to Dentons’ global legal talent and broader regional reach early next year.
