Residential construction sector cool-off reduces opportunities for workers
Industry insiders say companies are pivoting to renovations and additions as consents for new builds fall sharply.
Source: rnz.co.nz
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Insulation Funding Important First Step To Healthy, Sustainable Homes But More Needed
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 4:06 pm The Government’s decision to invest in insulating another 48,000 homes is a welcome move that must be built on in coming years, says Insulation Association Executive Officer Richard Arkinstall. “The Warmer Kiwi Homes programme has been enormously successful, to the extent it was due to run out of funding early. The additional $120m over two years committed in Budget 2021 will mean the insulation industry can continue its work making the homes of New Zealanders, warmer, healthier, and more energy efficient,” says Mr Arkinstall. “This must be just a first...
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Insulation industry calls for extension to subsidy scheme
STACY SQUIRES The first tranche of units in a new 90-home community housing project developed by Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust in Christchurch are ready to open. Video January 2021 The insulation industry wants the Government to send some of the money previously tagged towards the Covid-19 response its way as part of a bid to get New Zealand’s homes up to standard and reduce national emissions. The industry is pointing towards the Climate Change Commission’s recent draft report on emissions reduction, which recommends expanding the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme and raise insulation sta...
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