Infrastructure reportInfrastructure report: Planning processes under the spotlightThe rebuild of Christchurch has put public planning and procurement processes under the spotlight.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury's building crisis as widespread as leaky home issueA building crisis in Canterbury could be as widespread as the leaky home issue, lawyers say.27 Jul 11:37 PM
ConstructionUK input seen as vital for city's rebuildThe $30 billion rebuild of post-earthquake Christchurch will race ahead if local firms team up with British firms experienced in major construction projects.15 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessBrownlee denies 'doughnut' effect in ChristchurchEarthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says suggestions of a "doughnut" effect in inner city Christchurch with new developments on the fringes but few in the centre are wide of the mark.07 Jul 03:17 AM
ConstructionResurgence in NZ house-buildingAuckland and Christchurch's rapid house-building resurgence has surprised and delighted economists as it hit the highest level since 2002.04 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionWebsite to dob in building rortsThe Commerce Commission is so concerned about construction industry cartels, price-fixing and bid-rigging that it has launched a website calling for whistleblowers.29 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessBrownlee takes hard-hitting Chch rebuild report on the chinAn in-depth survey of leaders in the Christchurch rebuild indicates serious weaknesses in the way major projects are being managed.24 Apr 12:18 AM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Undertaking on an Epic scaleA clever collaboration has brought the Enterprise Precinct and Innovation Campus to life, writes Bill Bennett.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Karen Silk: Unity will build confidenceKaren Silk, General Manager of Westpac Institutional Bank, is well placed to understand the challenges and opportunities of the Christchurch rebuild.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Forget the fear and live with itRichard Sharpe is sanguine about the personal risk to life and limb from earthquakes saying the really important issue is to focus on resilience.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Plan for coming constraintsThe impact of the rebuilding of Christchurch will be felt nationwide.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Fred Ohlsson: From survival to opportunityANZ's Fred Ohlsson explains how banks are assisting SMEs to gear up for new opportunities; how they see commercial prospects and why they are supporting the city's growth.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Quakes force policy changeLeading insurers talk to Bill Bennett about the complex issues they have had to deal with in Christchurch.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: We can rebuild smarterFulton Hogan chief Robert Jones explains the importance of resilience to Bill Bennett.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: A weather eye on the economyAs publicly funded work on the Christchurch Rebuild ramps up, Government officials are out to alleviate the risk of a boom-bust market writes Alexander Speirs.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Developers working on a Xmas present for the cityA wave of new bars and restaurants smack in the middle of Christchurch will be open by Christmas, thanks to Antony Gough and Nick Hunt. Bill Bennett talks to the developers bringing new energy back to the city.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Second wave of staff shortagesWhat effect is the Christchurch rebuild having on the job market? Bill Bennett talks to the recruiters.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: A city shows its resilienceChristchurch has learned some worthwhile lessons from the quake, mayor Lianne Dalziel tells Bill Bennett.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Dominick Stephens: Let's not go blindly into the 'danger' phaseThis rebuild is a huge task to be undertaken in a tiny economy.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Stronger focus on providing valueScirt boss Duncan Gibb believes Christchurch people are really connected with the move to create resilient infrastructure that gives people security and confidence in their city's future.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Time for new supply linesMBIE partnership and procurement director Peter Cunningham says there is a real opportunity to test the international supply chain market as the Christchurch rebuilds ramps up.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Murray Cleverley: Opportunities for investorsThe Canterbury earthquakes have provided an unprecedented opportunity to remake an international city.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Calling in the special forcesAlexander Speirs talks to building consents fix-it man Doug Martin.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Public projects a boost for CBDThe pace of the rebuild is a major focus for those involved in project work on the ground in Christchurch.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Putting the pieces back togetherFletcher EQR director Michelle Creagh talks to Alexander Speirs about the huge repair job.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild - Crossley Gates: An innovative responseNew Zealand's Courts have responded with innovation and determination to the number of cases arising out of the Christchurch earthquakes.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Young guns find the silver liningSmart, forward-thinking developers are taking the opportunity created by rebuild to enter the construction market. Alexander Speirs talks to two 'young guns'.24 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessChristchurch Rebuild: Peter Townsend: Into the swing of the rebuildChristchurch business is in good shape as the rebuild ramps up, says Peter Townsend.24 Mar 03:15 PM
