One of New Zealand's leading building sector bodies is launching standard house designs that will be available to all, in an attempt to bring down costs.

The Building Research Association of New Zealand has developed an accessible plan for building an affordable and sustainable home. 

BRANZ General Manager of Research Dr Chris Litten says housing affordability is a significant issue in New Zealand - and the company's looking to develop a solution.

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One of New Zealand's leading building sector bodies is launching standard house designs that will be available to all, in an attempt to bring down costs.
The Building Research Association of New Zealand has developed an accessible plan for building an affordable and sustainable home.&nbsp;
BRANZ General Manager of Research Dr Chris Litten says housing affordability is a significant issue in New Zealand - and the company's looking to develop a solution.
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Dr Chris Litten: BRANZ General Manager of Research on the building sector body developing pre-designed home plans

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New Zealand's largest Kmart has opened today, at Auckland's Westgate Town Centre.

The new store will be the retailer's first to debut the new Plan C+ format with checkouts at the front, and New Zealand's third 24-hour store after Sylvia Park and Manukau.

First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson says this new store is unlikely to draw people away from Sylvia Park, as both outlets have their own selling points.

"The reality is, Sylvia Park has its own draw, it's got a lot of very unique retailers there - and at the end of the day, the Kmart product is the Kmart product." 

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New Zealand's largest Kmart has opened today, at Auckland's Westgate Town Centre.
The new store will be the retailer's first to debut the new Plan C+ format with checkouts at the front, and New Zealand's third 24-hour store after Sylvia Park and Manukau.
First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson says this new store is unlikely to draw people away from Sylvia Park, as both outlets have their own selling points.
"The reality is, Sylvia Park has its own draw, it's got a lot of very unique retailers there - and at the end of the day, the Kmart product is the Kmart product."&nbsp;
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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on New Zealand’s largest Kmart opening today

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Apple revealed its first foldable iPhone today, alongside the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and some other new products.

The new 'Duo' product will be available by the end of next month - but Kiwis will have to pay at least $4199 for one on the low end.

BusinessDesk tech columnist Peter Griffin says we're all holding onto our phones for longer, and there's no need for most people to rush into upgrades. 

"You're talking about the wealthiest consumer tech company in the world, it's taken years to develop this - so you'd expect that the product is excellent, and we'd sort of expect that it would be expensive." 

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Apple revealed its first foldable iPhone today, alongside the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and some other new products.
The new 'Duo' product will be available by the end of next month - but Kiwis will have to pay at least $4199 for one on the low end.
BusinessDesk tech columnist Peter Griffin says we're all holding onto our phones for longer, and there's no need for most people to rush into upgrades.&nbsp;
"You're talking about the wealthiest consumer tech company in the world, it's taken years to develop this - so you'd expect that the product is excellent, and we'd sort of expect that it would be expensive."&nbsp;
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Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Apple unveiling its first foldable iPhone

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People can't get enough of the Warriors this week, as finals fever grips fans all over the nation.

Saturday's big finals clash against the Dolphins at Mount Smart Stadium has seen historic demand, and jerseys and other merchandise are flying off the shelves.

Warriors COO of Commercial and Marketing Glenn Harris says everyone wants to be a part of the 'togetherness' and that's reflected in what they wear to the games.

"Everywhere we go, people are wearing merch - and even if they have merch, they want to get more merch." 

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People can't get enough of the Warriors this week, as finals fever grips fans all over the nation.
Saturday's big finals clash against the Dolphins at Mount Smart Stadium has seen historic demand, and jerseys and other merchandise are flying off the shelves.
Warriors COO of Commercial and Marketing Glenn Harris says everyone wants to be a part of the 'togetherness' and that's reflected in what they wear to the games.
"Everywhere we go, people are wearing merch - and even if they have merch, they want to get more merch."&nbsp;
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Glenn Harris: Warriors COO of Commercial and Marketing on the growing demand for Warriors merch ahead of Dolphins clash

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Dr Chris Litten: BRANZ General Manager of Research on the building sector body developing pre-designed home plans

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