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Housing and construction sector news with Sharon Robinson and Glenn Harley.
1. Kāinga Ora Cancels Tauranga Housing Expansion
- Headline: 37,000 planned homes on Tauranga’s edge, intended for development by Kāinga Ora, have been cancelled.
- Why it matters: This move affects future housing supply in a region grappling with a housing shortage.
- More details: Read Bernard Hickey’s report on The Kākā.
2. Construction Sector Challenges
- Feature: Chris Penk spoke on RNZ about the tough year for the construction sector.
- Topics: Self-certification, foreign products and insulation.
- Listen here: Rough year for construction on RNZ.
3. Overheating in Townhouses
- Headline: Reports of townhouses overheating, prompting calls for better design and building standards to mitigate the issue.
- Context: Insulation doesn’t cause overheating.
- Read the full story: 1News report on overheating townhouses.
4. Emissions Reduction Plan 2 (ERP2)
- Focus: The latest ERP does include a section on building and construction.
- Expert Commentary: Elrond Burrell discusses its potential impacts on housing and urban development.
- Read more: LinkedIn insights by Elrond Burrell.
5. H1 Building Code Consultation
- Topic: Ongoing consultation on insulation requirements.
- Expert Voice: Jason Quinn shares his perspective on what’s next for energy efficiency in construction.
- Learn more: Jason Quinn’s LinkedIn post.
6. High Performer Building Visit
- Discussion: Reflections on our visit to High Performer Building, exploring sustainable and high-performance building technologies.
7. Stories of Innovation and Community
- Hawaiki Papa Kāinga: A housing initiative redefining modern community living.
- Fairy Springs Housing: A notable project by DCA Architects.
- Motueka Pā Kākāinga: An inspiring story of community, tradition, and sustainable housing.