Green Building: Warren and Mahoney drive Green-Starred outcomes
5 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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The Metro Sports Facility in Christchurch is a world class venue and centre of excellence. Photo / Supplied
The Metro Sports Facility in Christchurch is a world class venue and centre of excellence. Photo / Supplied
NZ Herald
By: Graham Skellern
Warren and Mahoney Architects business has been carbon zero for more than 13 years, having reduced the carbon intensity of its operations by more than 40 per cent and planning another 50 per cent reduction over the next 10 years. Way back in 2008 we were identified by United Nations as one of the top 100 companies which were early adopters of carbon neutrality (or no net greenhouse gas emissions). We were a carbon centurion, says Graeme Finlay, chairman of Warren and Mahoney based in Christchurch.
Green Building: Green bonds ideal funding diversification
5 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Dave Fraser, chief financial officer, Argosy Property. Photo / Supplied
NZ Herald
By: Graham Skellern
Argosy Property has raised $325 million from green bonds to reinforce its commitment to sustainability and climate change, as well as diversify its funding base.
In March 2019, Argosy became the first property company in New Zealand to issue a green bond worth $100 million at the time only the second one in the market and it became a frontrunner in the green building revolution.
Two more bonds followed $100 million worth in October 2019 and $125 million in October 2020.
Green Building: Wynyard leads the way
5 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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The neighbourhood Amey Daldy pocket park opposite the Mason Bros. building.
NZ Herald
By: Graham Skellern
The corporate head offices of Fonterra, Kiwibank, Genesis and Air NZ, flanking Fanshawe St in downtown Auckland provide a strong shield to the activity behind them.
Walk past the high-rise buildings towards the Waitematā Harbour and welcome to the most sustainable and biggest urban-regenerated neighbourhood in the country.
Wynyard Quarter, with its commercial, arts, retail and apartment developments, and landscaped and pedestrianised streets, is coming of age and living up to the aspiration of being a vibrant, exciting place to live, work and play.
Market close: Mainfreight hits historic $70 mark
28 Apr, 2021 05:38 AM
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Mainfreight rose 70c to $70.30. Photo / Supplied
NZ Herald
By: Graham Skellern
Transport and logistics favourite Mainfreight made an historic move, breaking through the $70 mark for the first time as the steady-as-you-go New Zealand sharemarket made a small gain. The S&P/NZX 50 Index increased 25.61 points or 0.2 per cent to 12,646.14, again trading in a narrow range of between 12,598.03 and 12,664.42. There were 87 gainers and 47 decliners across the whole market, with 45 million shares worth $189.35 million changing hands.
Mainfreight, by far the market s most expensive stock, rose 70c to $70.30 after hitting an intraday high of $70.57. The company reached $69.89 on December 30 and has roared back from $25.10 on the market s low of March 23 last year, when Covid-19 took hold. Fisher and Paykel Healthcare is the nearest costliest stock to Mainfreight but at nearly half
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An employee of construction company LT McGuinness is in a serious condition after falling down a lift shaft on Waring Taylor St in Wellington.
A construction worker taken to hospital after falling down a lift shaft in central Wellington remains in a serious condition in intensive care. Construction company LT McGuinness director Dan McGuinness confirmed it was a member of their staff. “We are currently supporting our staff member’s family, his workmates and working with Worksafe to investigate the incident.” A Worksafe spokeswoman confirmed on Thursday an investigation into the incident had been launched. Emergency services were called to the Dunbar Sloane building on Waring Taylor St just after 4pm on Wednesday.