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Parliament's sprinklers at risk of failing - Treasury report
Parliamentary Service admits the old, leaky pipework is at risk, but says the building's fire protection remains fully operational and compliant.
The 'castle' lovingly restored to its former glory
Marco Creemers and Ryan Sanders have spent five years on their historic dream home near Clyde.
The art of real estate photography
Property photographer joins Emile Donovan to discuss the art of real estate photography. Audio
Building fire-safety review hears concerns on clarity, inconsistency
Multi-storey warehouses built for robots and automatic retrieval systems present new firefighting challenges, a review prompted by the fatal Loafers Lodge fire hears.
The vastly different tale of two Auckland heritage buildings
The discovery of deadly abestos dust at Auckland Museum has thrown its $40 million centenary year plans up in the air.
Sinking millions into Auckland's heritage buildings
Auckland museum's asbestos problem is being described as an octopus with more than eight tentacles - and one that comes with a whopping price tag. Audio
The place where building materials rust 50 times faster than rest of NZ
"Oh we buy a car, bring it over from the mainland to the island, and within three years it's rusted out." Audio
Trades Academy teaching hard-to-reach students in Ōpōtiki
A building course for high school kids in Ōpōtiki is giving hard-to-reach students career options they might never have had otherwise. Eastern Bay Trades Academy managing director John Gilmour spoke… Audio
Meet the South Auckland students refurbishing empty homes
Ara Education Trust is based in the Auckland suburb of Mangere. Its mission is to help give students on the tools experience and provide a pathway to successful careers. Ara Education Trust Head Tutor… Audio
First version of list of overseas made building products available in NZ released
The first version of a document listing all international building products now available in New Zealand has been released as the first step in the government's plans to turbo charge the construction… Audio
Fletcher Building considers sale of construction division assets
The company said it was "exploring options" for its Higgins, Brian Perry Civil and Fletcher Construction Major Projects business units.
Couple's church restoration gets historic places nod
An Otago couple have spent six years restoring a timber Presbyterian church in Kakanui designed by architect Robert Arthur Lawson, which has now been recognised as a Category 1 historic place.
'Mark your own homework': Healthy Homes checks under fire
With no certification needed to check new rental standards, building experts and advocates are calling for independent oversight. Audio
Principal supports open plan classrooms despite govt ending flexible learning environments
Wednesday's announcement that open plan classrooms are to be a thing of the past resulted in much public debate. Te Ao Marama School principal Tony Grey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Designing Piha's Eye-Catching Bunker House
The bunker house in West Auckland's Piha certainly stands out. Designer Chris Tate, the person responsible, makes it looks like a very modern bunker. Now it's up for an award at the World Architecture… Audio
Kainga Ora cuts new developments as the housing crisis escalates
After a rebuild was cancelled, the former tenants of a social housing development in Auckland have seemingly 'disappeared'.
Kainga Ora cuts new developments as the housing crisis escalate
After a rebuild was cancelled, the former tenants of a social housing development in Auckland have seemingly 'disappeared' Audio
Infrastructure Commission releases report into NZ's assets
The Infrastructure Commission's laid bare in a first report the state of the country's assets. The Commission's chief executive Geoff Cooper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Apartments at least 15 storeys allowed around three Auckland CRL stations
The government has instructed Auckland Council to allow apartments of at least 15 storeys around three key train stations, as the City Rail Link nears completion. Auckland Councillor Richard Hills… Audio
A new concrete alternative made of pumice and seashells
There are certain materials we just can't go without, and one of them is concrete. Unfortunately, the production of cement leaves a large carbon footprint - it's estimated it's responsible for between… Audio
