There are plenty of world firsts and history trends to remember, but one of the strangest of recent times is easily the Whanganui River – the world’s only ‘living’ river. After a 170-year battle, fought for by the local Maori tribe, our country’s third longest river has been granted its own legal identity, with all the […]

Auckland Office+64 9 303 9093 Cobalt Recruitment Abandoned places are everywhere. From hospitals, towns to courthouses, there is something equally eerie and fascinating about buildings and settlements that are left completely abandoned. Here’s our rundown of five hidden man-made relics in New Zealand, some of which are still scenic in appearance, while others are simply […]

Every day, the ways we travel are improving with many innovations that enhance travelling experiences across the world. In recent years, the way we travel has changed drastically: from GPS devices, e-tickets and ID chip for bag tracking, new technology has really benefited both the traveller and the travelling companies. But, here are four innovations […]

In the lead-up to the general election, public transport in major cities has been a key focus. More needs to be done to tackle the congestion problem and passenger growth because, at its current rate, Auckand’s roads will be left gridlocked with traffic during rush hour and other busy times. It’s believed that by 2020, […]

You’ve had an interview for the perfect role and now begins the anxious wait to hear back. Finally you receive the phone call or email you’ve been waiting for. The first thing said is ‘Thank you for meeting with us, unfortunately…’ and your disappointment sinks in. This wasn’t the feedback you were hoping for and […]

Auckland’s red-hot property market continues to grow. New Zealand’s largest city is getting ready for a new housing boom, that will see suburban towns like Kumeu, Warkworth and Pukekohe, become mini cities in their own right. As housing values rise across Auckland’s inner city, buyers are now heading to the rural fringes. These suburban areas […]

Auckland Office+64 9 303 9093 Cobalt Recruitment With an ageing baby boomer population, an increasing number of senior practitioners and law firms will need to think about succession planning. The importance of strategic planning is important, both for the client’s benefit as well as those currently in a firm. Succession planning takes time, and although […]

New Zealand is well on route to reaching the target of 90% renewable energy share by 2025. Compared to other countries around the world, we are a leader in renewables, but more needs to be done to cut down heavy emissions from greenhouse gases. That’s why our country recently released a new energy efficiency and […]

Auckland Port is potentially on the verge of being relocated and reclamation plans have been drawn up to move the ports to a new home, in the Manukau Harbour or the Firth of Thames. While the port has played a tremendous role in the development of Auckland, today the current site has become increasingly polluted […]

New Zealand’s housing prices are outpacing almost every country and the strong growth of our property market has been a hot topic of discussion worldwide. We have been warned that a housing bubble is only around the corner, but the luxury property market has broken records yet again this year, continually attracting overseas investors. Here […]

Cities of the future may well be home to many pop up workplaces, offering a way of tackling the challenges of overcrowding and population growth. There will be an increase in the amount of people working in an increasingly diverse job climate, so offices must reflect that.  The opportunity to create adaptable and flexible buildings […]

Auckland Office+64 9 303 9093 Cobalt Recruitment From the 1960s, Sir Miles Warren along with many of his contemporaries drove the modernist architectural style in a brutalist direction. Known for his structural expressiveness and truth-to-materials, he introduced New Brutalism to New Zealand, one of the most polarising styles of architecture. He has designed and championed […]

Marius Salzmann, Architecture & Design Recruiter for Cobalt shares advice and answers key questions about working as a registered Architect in New Zealand.  How do I become a New Zealand Registered Architect and get into Architecture? Is a degree essential? You cannot call yourself an Architect without having registration in New Zealand. The usual pathway […]

Auckland Office+64 9 303 9093 Cobalt Recruitment Great architects have come from all corners of the globe, spreading their distinct ideas, styles and techniques worldwide. Many of these buildings, like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, have become iconic emblems in their respective countries. Who are the best architects of the last 100 years? Here’s our […]