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House prices up for first time since downturn
Northland

House prices up for first time since downturn

National home values have edged up 0.5% this quarter, but most cities are still below year-ago levels as demand stays patchy.

By Michael Curreen • 13 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2023
Sales volumes rise in the regions – latest REINZ figures
Northland

Sales volumes rise in the regions – latest REINZ figures

Regional housing markets are regaining confidence as eased lending rules and steadier rates lifted May sales in seven areas, REINZ said.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
Average New Zealand house price back to $900,000
Northland

Average New Zealand house price back to $900,000

Values are still falling in several centres, but slower declines and firmer migration are hinting the market may be nearing bottom.

By Michael Curreen • 16 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
Two regions buck downward trend in latest property figures
Northland

Two regions buck downward trend in latest property figures

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.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023
Eye injury a result of company’s safety oversights
Risk & Compliance

Eye injury a result of company’s safety oversights

A Northland orchard worker was left with permanent vision damage after a wire snapped, exposing failures in training, supervision and PPE use.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Mar 2023
Caution appears in rural markets
Northland

Caution appears in rural markets

Higher compliance costs and rising interest rates have made rural buyers more cautious, with farm sales falling sharply in late 2022.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023
Another fine for unsafe machinery injury
Risk & Compliance

Another fine for unsafe machinery injury

A Northland steel worker lost part of a finger after his hand slipped into an unguarded press brake, prompting a USD $220,000 fine.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
Government commits $55m to Northland Māori housing
Northland

Government commits $55m to Northland Māori housing

Up to 100 affordable rentals are planned for Te Taitokerau under a USD $55 million partnership to ease Northland's housing shortage.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022
Volatility and vulnerability in the rural property sector
Supply Chain

Volatility and vulnerability in the rural property sector

Farm sales have fallen sharply as higher costs, volatile weather and policy pressure weigh on rural confidence across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022
Spark appoints Tony Agar as Group Sales Regional Lead
Internet of Things

Spark appoints Tony Agar as Group Sales Regional Lead

Spark Business Group appoints Tony Agar as Group Sales Regional Lead for Northern region, with Michele Wong replacing him as IoT Lead.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2022
Could New Zealand have insulated itself against fuel price increases?
Supply Chain

Could New Zealand have insulated itself against fuel price increases?

Consumers are paying more at the pump after New Zealand lost its only refinery and became reliant on costly imported fuel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Decoupled trailer fatality results in $50k fine
Risk & Compliance

Decoupled trailer fatality results in $50k fine

WorkSafe says worn towing gear and expired certification let a trailer decouple on a Northland road, killing a nine-year-old girl.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
Property prices remain firm as supply now outweighs demand
Northland

Property prices remain firm as supply now outweighs demand

More listings and weaker buying power are easing competition, even as national house prices climbed 13.5% to a record GBP £885,000 in February.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Highest paying regions revealed
Manufacturing

Highest paying regions revealed

Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Wellington now top the pay table, as median hourly wages climb to NZD $27 across trades and industrial jobs.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
House price growth sustained but easing
Northland

House price growth sustained but easing

Buyers are getting more choice as supply improves, even though New Zealand house prices hit fresh records in November and growth begins to ease.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Property market back on the up
Northland

Property market back on the up

New Zealand’s median house price climbed by NZD $100,000 in October, with 10 regions hitting record highs amid tight supply and strong demand.

By Michael Curreen • 13 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
Strong Spring predicted for property market following lockdown
Northland

Strong Spring predicted for property market following lockdown

Lockdown has not cooled demand, with New Zealand house prices hitting another record as spring listings are delayed and buyers stay active.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021
How to prepare for Alert Level 3
Risk & Compliance

How to prepare for Alert Level 3

Businesses must shift to contactless operations, remote work and tighter checks as Delta-driven Alert Level 3 curbs customer access.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
How to prepare for Alert Level 3
Risk & Compliance

How to prepare for Alert Level 3

Businesses must shift to remote work where possible as Level 3 rules ban most customer access and require contactless trading.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021