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'Post-pandemic syndrome' must not be overlooked: NZCBIA launches major community initiative
A community event on 'Mental Health and First Aid Safety Knowledge' was recently held successfully in Auckland. It formed part of a series of community training sessions jointly initiated by the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) and the New Zealand Culture and Arts Foundation (NZCAAF), in partnership with emergency medical service provider St John.
Frank Xu attends CoreNet Global New Zealand's 2022 Symposium Series
We live in a time of change. Our living environments, urbanisation, the pandemic and the enormous changes around us all show that many of the 'norms' we once followed no longer exist. Now is the time to find new paths, explore and push new limits. What does this mean for property owners, designers, suppliers and other professionals across the industry?
A glittering occasion: a property investment and art appreciation event
On 11 June 2022, the “A Glittering Occasion: Property Investment and Art Appreciation” event was successfully held at Auckland’s Ai International Art Gallery. It was jointly organised by the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) and Ai International Art Gallery, with support from YIJU New Zealand.
Massey University School of Built Environment annual awards
The annual Massey University School of Built Environment awards ceremony was held at the BNZ North Shore Partners Centre on 24 May, recognising the academic achievements of the school’s students.
How can businesses activate leadership and navigate difficult times in the post-pandemic era?
Over the past few years, the unpredictable COVID pandemic has dealt an unprecedented blow to New Zealand’s economic development. From sharp revenue declines in retail, hospitality, accommodation, tourism, transport, culture and entertainment to the slow resumption of work and production in manufacturing, property and construction because of labour and raw material constraints, almost no industry has escaped the pandemic’s heavy impact. These changes will also profoundly affect the future direction and competitive landscape of individual industries.
How will the medium-density proposals change Auckland’s urban landscape?
On 27 April, the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) joined experts from Auckland Council to hold a public webinar on the widely discussed Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS). Experts and industry representatives explained the new medium-density rules in detail and guided participants through an online survey to gather the public’s genuine views and valuable feedback.
2022 NZIBES New Zealand International Building Expo & Summit is coming!
How time flies! It feels as though the 2021 New Zealand International Building Expo & Summit (NZIBES, known in Chinese as the Building Expo) has only just concluded, yet this year's industry gathering is already returning! NZIBES 2022 is scheduled for 19–20 August, once again at Vodafone Events Centre, with the gala dinner taking place at Cordis Hotel on the evening of 19 August.
Buying at a mortgagee sale: a bargain or a costly trap?
Rising costs, delayed deliveries of building materials and tighter lending putting downward pressure on prices have recently led to development projects being offered by banks through mortgagee sales. For example, a financier of Totara Vale Sunnynook Central, a development of 15 townhouses, initiated a mortgagee sale after developer Sunnynook Central LP was unable to repay its debt.
Unit titles amendment passed: better management, greater peace of mind
As Auckland grows rapidly and medium- and high-density residential development becomes more widespread, increasing numbers of apartments and townhouses are being completed. How to improve the management of these unit title properties has become a focus of public attention.
Balancing value and risk in the post-pandemic era
Global financial markets have been marked by change and volatility since last year. The Covid-19 pandemic and potential geopolitical risks have cast a shadow over the global economic recovery. Financial markets, constrained by the economy, continue to face considerable uncertainty. Tobias Adrian, director of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Monetary and Capital Markets Department, has written that growing uncertainty about the strength of the recovery is increasing investors' concerns about the economic outlook.
New Zealand immigration half-year review: will continued departures worsen labour shortages in the second half?
As we enter the final month of the first half of 2022, we can now take stock of New Zealand immigration over the past half-year. Immigration and the labour market have experienced many ups and downs during this period. In the second half, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will focus primarily on the border reopening in July 2022, processing 2021 Resident Visa applications, and opening applications under the new employer accreditation scheme.