Wellington stories
The new hires, based in Melbourne, Australia, and Wellington, New Zealand, bring a wealth of technical and industry experience.
16-year security expert Robbie Jones joins Gallagher as Technical Account Manager, bringing on-site and government experience to the New Zealand sales team.
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.
Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.
Vacancy remains near record lows as demand keeps industrial property attractive to investors, even as rising costs slow new development.
New Zealand's infrastructure deficit of USD $210 billion will face fresh scrutiny as Nick Leggett takes charge of the sector body on 24 April.
Silverstripe, a leading tech company in New Zealand, has named Tobias Oschwald as its new CEO, aiming to continue on its growth path.
Property Council New Zealand says the changes could unlock thousands of rental homes as National seeks to attract more investor capital.
Councils could lose influence over local planning as new regional committees shift decisions further from communities and raise funding concerns.
Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.
Demand for qualified electricians has seen 103 Whitireia and WelTec graduates snap up apprenticeships across Wellington and beyond.
New Zealand home values fell for a 10th straight month in January, leaving prices 7.2% below a year ago and raising further downside risks.
Higher compliance costs and rising interest rates have made rural buyers more cautious, with farm sales falling sharply in late 2022.
Public health risks from contaminated drinking water remain at the heart of the reforms, as debate over local control overshadows safety.
Further official rate rises are likely to keep mortgage costs high and delay any rebound in New Zealand’s housing market.
Passengers could miss out unless new inter-regional rail is funded sustainably, as Infrastructure New Zealand urges a focus on maintenance and existing metro upgrades.
Passengers across New Zealand will eventually tap cards and mobile wallets on buses, trains and ferries, but the rollout is not due until 2026.
Farm sales have fallen sharply as higher costs, volatile weather and policy pressure weigh on rural confidence across New Zealand.
Tenants including EY and Fujitsu are moving into a seismically resilient six-storey building, lifting Wellington’s office supply by 10,049sqm.
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