http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.bonded.co.nz en-us Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:10:47 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/post/167879/a-new-way-to-rent/ A 297-apartment complex in Mount Wellington has just been launched, making it one of the largest build-to-rent developments in New Zealand. The project is called Reiputa Apartments, and it’s the latest build from KiwiSaver provider Simplicity.Build-to-rent housing is a relatively new concept in New Zealand, and it refers to medium- or high-density housing developments exclusively for the private rental sector. Units are not for sale to individual buyers but owned by a single owner that’s typ... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:51:11 +1200 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/#post167879 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/post/167829/a-review-of-the-government-procurement-rules/ The 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules has been published following public consultation and has come into effect since December 2025.For agencies, suppliers, and businesses that work with the public sector, the changes could affect your business dealings. Here’s a quick review.... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:47:34 +1200 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/#post167829 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/post/166680/councillors-weight-in-on-aucklands-housing-intensification-plans/ Auckland Council is deciding how much of its housing intensification plan to keep. Councillors were presented with six options, ranging from doing the bare legal minimum to preserving the original rezoning of Plan Change 120.The trigger for all of this was a Government decision to slash the minimum number of homes Auckland must plan for, from 1.6 million to 1.4 million. This led to a cascade of decisions about how far to wind back Plan Change 120, the rezoning plan originally designed to provide... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/#post166680 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/post/166681/new-zealands-budget-2026-surplus-ahead/ The government is betting on spending discipline, falling fuel prices, and a resolution to the Middle East conflict to uplift the country's books sooner than expected. The Budget now forecasts a surplus in 2028/29, making it a full year earlier since the December update."New Zealand is digging its way out of the post-Covid hole," says Finance Minister Nicola Willis."What sets this government apart is that it is doing so within a funding envelope that is affordable and responsible, while continui... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:10:17 +1200 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/#post166681 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/post/165077/new-zealands-construction-sector-dentons-review-heading-into-2026/ While New Zealand's construction sector has endured its share of downturns, law firm Dentons is hopeful for a pickup in 2026. According to Brendan Cash, a Partner in Dentons’ Major Projects and Construction team, there are signs of positive recovery for the sector. Here are some of the key takeaways of his recent article in Dentons’ Contractor Magazine.... Thu, 21 May 2026 13:02:58 +1200 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/#post165077 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/post/164561/new-zealands-free-trade-agreement-with-india/ On the 27th of April 2026, Trade Minister Todd McClay and Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi.For New Zealand exporters and businesses, this comes at a good time. India is projected to become the third largest globally, and this move decreases New Zealand’s reliance on China as a trading partner. But how does this affect our local industries? RNZ highlights a few winners.... Thu, 14 May 2026 13:59:36 +1200 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/#post164561 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/post/163618/greater-support-for-small-businesses-is-needed/ Small businesses need more support from governments, universities, and consumers.In a recent article published by The Conversation, rising costs, slow demand, tariff tension, digital disruption, and inflation have significantly affected small business owners to the point of closure.Some statistics to consider:Australia’s CommBank shows nearly eight in ten Australian SMEs have struggled with cash flow issues over the past year.Kiwibank found that 52 per cent of businesses reported stronger fina... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:48:57 +1200 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/#post163618 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/post/163359/a-150-year-study-on-new-zealands-infrastructure/ Ever wondered how old New Zealand’s infrastructure is?A recent study shows that most of the infrastructure we see today was built in the 40 years after World War 2.According to the Infrastructure Commission, the average Kiwi spent about $3,000 per year on infrastructure development 50 years ago, but that figure is now around $5000.The study also shows that infrastructure investment over the last two decades has consistently been close to the long-run average at 5.8% of the nation’s GDP. Toda... Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/#post163359 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/post/162570/household-insurance-review-launched-by-treasury/ The Treasury has launched a focused review of household insurance affordability and is pausing its existing review of the Natural Hazards Insurance (NHI) for the time being. A Cabinet paper jointly released by Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson in January 2026 highlights the rationale of the decision and outlines the steps being taken to address the rising insurance premiums.... Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:54:14 +1300 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/#post162570 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/post/162395/government-announces-changes/ New Zealand’s building and construction sector will shift from the current ‘joint and several’ model to ‘proportionate liability’ in a new move by the government.According to a statement by Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, this measure tackles risk-averse behaviour that slows productivity and delivery of new homes.Under joint and several liability, one party (often local councils) typically ends up paying for others who can’t meet their obligations in construction work.... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:01:01 +1300 http://www.bonded.co.nz/blog/#post162395