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Boosting Olympic Costs' Estimates With Data Analytics

Major infrastructure projects frequently exceed initial cost estimates, but it is possible to develop and evolve, cost estimates with greater accuracy.

By Frank Prestipino • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023

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Risk & Compliance

New Zealand report flags strain in wastewater networks

Untreated discharges, leakage and ageing assets are putting public health and the environment at risk, the water watchdog says.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026

Manufacturing

Medium-term market consolidation expected from constrained budget

Wellington landlords face higher vacancy and weaker rents as Budget 2026 triggers a public sector office shake-up and slower growth.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 14th Jun 2026

Data centers

Land shortages and record building prices as Auckland nears capacity

Auckland’s shortage of development-ready sites is driving industrial land to USD $1,190 a square metre, lifting costs for businesses and investors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Property Market

Aussie model could get Kiwis into homes faster

Developers are getting finance sooner as the scheme unlocks construction on more than 540 homes, with a further 300 in Sydney due to start.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026

Supply Chain

Consolidation and automation of storage hubs sparks demand

Stronger export volumes are forcing warehouses to go taller and smarter, with automated hubs helping ease land shortages and lift supply chain efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026

Clean technologies

Seventy years on and still building for the future

Its push into renewable energy and co-investment funds is set to broaden access to industrial assets while backing New Zealand growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Bipartisanship at Investment Summit ‘encouraging’

Shared support from major parties at the New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit has raised hopes for a steadier project pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025

Hybrid & Remote Work

Changing market conditions present opportunity

Lower borrowing costs and expiring term deposits could lift demand for commercial and residential property as investors hunt better returns.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

BlackRock

IP3 launches platform to tackle $300 billion gap in Philippines

The Indo-Pacific Partnership for Prosperity has launched a platform to address the $300 billion infrastructure investment gap in the Philippines.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024

Small Business

Trends in the Christchurch industrial real estate market

Low vacancy and scarce small units are pushing Christchurch industrial rents higher, while slower demand for large sheds is creating rare sub-lease opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

Renewed optimism for commercial property in 2024

Lower interest rates and firmer buyer-seller pricing are expected to lift commercial property sales after a weak 2022-23.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

Smart Cities

Smart utilities and cities will need initiatives to drive projects

One of the biggest challenges today is how the infrastructure industry can create a new energy future to become more efficient, affordable, and sustainable.

By Phil Beecher • 4 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

Will the election have an impact on property market activity?

Uncertainty over tax and housing policy could briefly slow residential sales, though commercial activity is likely to stay driven by rates and inflation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2023

Sustainability

Repeating past mistakes of RMA

Critics say the overhaul could add bureaucracy and legal uncertainty, raising doubts it will ease New Zealand’s housing crisis.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Housing

Auckland takes $1.4b slice of Government housing fund

The funding leaves Auckland’s housing shortage still acute, but will unlock build-ready land for up to 16,000 homes across five suburbs.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Supply Chain

Comparing markets with Australia – what can we learn?

New Zealand’s office, retail and industrial markets are expected to mirror Australia as Omicron peaks and border openings reshape demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

Hyperscale

Beijing investment bank backs Keppel Data Centre investment fund

Investment fund behind Keppel Data Centers secures $1.1bn from investors, including Beijing-based investment bank.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022

Bank of New Zealand

House price jump start of a new trend?

Rising mortgage costs and tighter lending rules are expected to cool the market, even after values posted their first monthly acceleration in six months.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021

eCommerce

Commercial property after a year of COVID

Vacancy rose across Auckland and Wellington offices, shops and warehouses in 2020, but low rates and investor demand kept yields firm.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2021