Building
Restoration of Begonia House in Wellington set to begin
Work is set to start next month to restore the Begonia House in Wellington's Botanic Gardens. Krystal Gibbens went for a visit. Audio
What's missing from new earthquake plans
One expert says the government's changes on earthquake-prone buildings are more about saving money than lives - but there's some sensible stuff in there Audio
Auckland Museum volunteers innovate after gallery closures
Auckland War Memorial Museum's volunteers are looking on the bright side of a tough year - Ke-xin Li take a guided tour Audio
Quake building rule change could be 'win' for closed Chateau Tongariro
The 96-year-old building closed in February 2023 due to earthquake risk. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
Concerns over airtight new builds and potential moisture risk
Concerns over airtight new builds and the potential moisture risk. Audio
What's the point in Museums?
A couple of weeks ago Auckland Museum proposed axing 30 jobs, with chief executive David Reeves calling it "regrettably a necessary step towards securing the financial recovery of the museum". It came… Audio
Palmerston North eyesore being redeveloped as inner city hotel
The facade of the former central post office has heritage protection and will be preserved during construction.
Do hospitals have to be ugly? The history of our health design
They are some of the largest and most prominent buildings in our cities and towns. Places we are all are likely to spend significant time, as family and patients, weak or upset,. So why are hospitals… Audio
Weekend Stuff
Builder Sophie Jack joined Jesse to share her tips on how to start a DIY project this weekend. Audio
Wellington's library unveiled at last
Wellington's central public library in Te Ngakau Civic Square is being unveiled this morning. Audio
Christ Church Cathedral could reopen in five years
A new, cheaper restoration plan could halve the massive $85 million funding shortfall that saw work stopped last year.
Couple spend 11 months trying to get consent for granny flat
A couple have spent 11-months and $38,000 trying to get resource and building consent for a granny flat to house an elderly parent. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
How to keep yourself safe when hiring a builder
Homeowners who say they were duped by a Wellington construction company highlight the potential fishhooks for those needing work done. Audio
Builder leaves homeowners out of pocket after dodgy work
A string of homeowners are tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket, after paying money upfront for building work that was done badly, or not at all. Mary Argue reports. Audio
From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Len Lye Centre:
"Writing about music," an old expression goes, "is like dancing about architecture". An expression used to express the futility of translating music into words. So what about translating architecture… Audio
Paihia property owners take council to court over proposed heritage rules
The rules would require resource consent to dig holes more than 500mm deep.
Timber industry battening down the hatches
Carter Holt Harvey is planning to shut its Eves Valley sawmill and focusing on Kawerau, with 142 jobs affected.
Tough market conditions makes life hard for builders
The building industry's feeling the pressure with Fletcher Building reporting a $419 million full-year loss. Substruct builder and managing director Steve Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Councils, builders pleased with building liability changes
But insurers say there could be 'challenges' and want further discussions with the government as the policy is developed. Audio
