Could Higher Density Developments Make Auckland More Liveable?

Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities National Science Challenge research led by Professor Errol Haarhoff is looking at whether living at higher density can strengthen communities and enhance liveability in new neighbourhoods. While the research is ongoing, some...

Kaikōura housing recovery village opens

“The seven-unit village will be a temporary ‘home away from home’ for households affected by the November 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, while their house is repaired or rebuilt,” Jenny Salesa said. “This is an important step for Kaikōura’s recovery, allowing people to...

Housing NZ redevelopment wins Auckland Architecture Award

The Jennings Street and Jersey Avenue project, which replaced eight 1940s houses with 19 modern state homes incorporates Housing New Zealand’s best practice approach to redevelopment in established suburbs with innovative site planning and urban design values....