Rapidly rising building costs have slowed in 2023

    The average cost of building a home in Aotearoa New Zealand’s main centres is up 9.5% annually, but price rises have slowed markedly in 2023. More than 51,000 rates were updated in June, with the average cost of building a standard three-bedroom home increasing by 9.5% in a year, including by 3.8% since QV CostBuilder’s last major update …

Towing myths debunked

    Let’s set the record straight on some common misconceptions about the towing industry. Myth 1 – Towing companies charge excessive fees. Fact: Towing fees vary based on location, distance, and services offered. It is important to check with towing companies beforehand to have a clear understanding of the costs involved. Myth 2 – Towing damages the vehicle being …