Anchor Projects and Precincts Planned to Encourage Central Christchurch Development

The Christchurch Central Recovery Plan defines the Blueprint Plan, the framework for the rebuilt city, and outlines key Anchor Projects and Precincts including; new public spaces, residential areas and the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial.

Seven Years into the Rebuild of Christchurch Central – What Does the Future Hold?

The 6th anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake has just passed and repairs to the city centre are well underway. With key projects in progress, what will be filling in the gaps over the next few years? Take a look at what else is on the agenda for Christchurch’s new city centre.

New Site Confirmed For Nelson Tasman Hospice Redevelopment

Planning is afoot for a purpose-built $14 million hospice facility in Stoke that will streamline its services in the community. Last year it was announced that the Nelson Tasman Hospice needed a larger site as it was outgrowing the current Manuka St site.

Dunedin Waterfront Development Might be Out of the ‘Too Hard’ Basket

Developing Dunedin’s waterfront has been talked about many times, with no further movement so far. All that may change as it was recently revealed that award-winning Dunedin-based architectural firm Architecture Van Brandenburg has developed a model showing what a redevelopment of the city’s waterfront could look like.

Updates from the Kawarau Falls Bridge Replacement Project

NZTA has put out an update on the new two-lane bridge currently being constructed at Kawarau Falls. The new bridge is taking shape and can now be distinguished from the temporary construction trestles being use to build the bridge. It will improve traffic flow during peak ski season and provide links to Queenstown International Airport, Frankton Flats and Queenstown.

Plans for a SH1 Bypass Around Edendale in Southland are Nearing Completion

After two proposals were put to the public for their thoughts on the bypass’ route, SH1 is to be realigned to the northwest of Edendale, with a roundabout close to the southern end of the new route.

Otago’s Growth Has Slowed at Maximum Capacity

Otago has slipped from first to seventh place on ASB’s regional economic scoreboard for the quarter to December, but not because the region has slowed. It simply can’t grow at the rates it has been, and capacity constraints are having an impact, says ASB rural economist, Nathan Penny.

Construction Boom Means Crane Industry Needs More Experienced Drivers

The construction industry in New Zealand is booming at the moment and, of course, this means the requirement for labourers, tradesmen and drivers is almost overwhelming. The crane business especially, is struggling, due to the lack of experienced crane drivers.

7 Failed Architectural Experiments

Architects can create designs that define a city sky scape, and at the same time, they can ruin them. Here are 7 architectural experiments that failed.