* The Government is considering reforms to the building consent system for greater efficiency. * Options include regional BCAs or a single contact point for improved consistency. * The current system's inefficiencies impact housing affordability and delay development. The Government is exploring options to reform the building consent system, aiming to

The first stage of the Te Puawai housing development is underway, with a resource consent finally  lodged for the north-west corner of the subdivision. The Invercargill City Council adopted a proposed private plan change in 2022, to rezone the 70.78ha site of rural land into a residential developmen

New containers will be in place outside the old Briscoes building by the end of the month. Invercargill City Council chief executive Michael Day confirmed they had been proactively working with the owner of the building on issues that have been raised by the community.  “Our focus in the short

Following the recent drop in the Official Cash Rate (OCR), the New Zealand property market is showing signs of increased activity, according to realestate.co.nz. The OCR, reduced for the first time in four years, has sparked a noticeable uptick in buyer engagement. Data reveals that in the two weeks

The New Zealand government has announced a major legislative change aimed at making building in the country easier and more affordable. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk revealed the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill, which promise

The Invercargill City Council has determined that the old Briscoes (Pall Mall) building is classed as dangerous, due to the fire on September 2023. Group manager consenting and environment Jonathan Shaw said a structural engineer has specified the use of containers to mitigate danger from overhead h

The Invercargill Licensing Trust is becoming increasingly frustrated by the lack of action by council regarding the unsightly containers on Dee Street outside the fire damaged Briscoes building. Chief executive Chris Ramsay said, when contacted, that despite questions being asked repeatedly over the

Real estate extraordinaire Jacqui van Dam has brought a whole new approach to her marketing game, and anyone who knows her will understand why. For the Bayleys Southland Real Estate agent, it has always been about making solid connections with people first, and her new branding reflects exactly that