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Tax cuts provide short-term relief, but if we are to become more prosperous and improve living standards, long-term productivity improvements are essential.

The residential construction industry is on a downward trajectory, but how deep and how long this bust cycle will be is not clear.

We summarise what we liked and what could have been better in Budget 2022.

In the year to September 2021, a massive 47,330 residential building consents were issued. We look at how well actual building activity is keeping up with this demand

The construction industry has been performing strongly in 2021. But the latest COVID-19 outbreak could have a dampening impact on the industry, especially in Auckland.

Budget 2021 addresses the challenges facing vulnerable communities. However, it fails to take the opportunity to use the strong recovery to be transformational.

Finance Minister says Budget 2021 will take a balanced approach that continues to emphasise investment where it is needed most, alongside careful fiscal management.

The Government’s rent controls appear to have worked in the middle of 2020, but rent levels bounced back as soon as the controls were lifted.

Since the onset of COVID-19, there have been many people re-imagining Aotearoa and questioning our vision for Aotearoa.

Fit for a rainy day? We discuss our initial reactions to today’s budget. (Video)

In 2006, new residential houses averaged 191 square meters in size. By 2010, the average size of new builds had increased to 200 square metres. Has this continued?

We have an opportunity to invest in smart, digital and green infrastructure that will mitigate climate change and protect the environment.

The 2018 census gives insight into the extent of the mould problem in New Zealand housing.

There is a range of people providing information and advice to consumers about insulation, with a wide range of motivations.