Wellbeing

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Being mates supports wellbeing

By Anna Cho, Praneel Hira 1 April 2023, Build 195, Feature article

The construction sector suffers devastatingly high suicide rates among its workers. MATES in Construction supports their wellbeing by encouraging conversations about mental health and by emphasising the value of companionship and understanding.

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Housing condition and occupant wellbeing

By Suzanne Jones, Vicki White 1 April 2023, Build 195, Feature article

Data gained from a unique, linked housing assessment and social survey involving Stats NZ and BRANZ shows that substandard, cold housing is inextricably related to occupant mental wellbeing. This is highly relevant information at a time when the cost of living is rising and housing affordability is worsening.

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Deepening the conversation about healthy homes

By Amanda Scothern 1 June 2023, Build 196

Many people in the housing sector are working hard to make sure that all people in Aotearoa New Zealand have a warm, dry, safe place to call home – essential for thriving communities. A new project is looking at how the way we talk about the issue can deepen understanding and inspire us to act for a better system.

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Building resilience

By Lucy Hone 1 April 2023, Build 195, Feature article

With its relentless deadlines, material shortages and critical labour issues, the crucial importance of resilience for the construction industry has become acutely apparent. A global authority on resilience and author of the TED talk The Three Secrets of Resilient People tells Build how to deal with the stresses the industry imposes.

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