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$366m profit tipped for Fletcher
New Zealand's biggest NZX-listed business is forecast to declare a $355 million to $366 million normalised annual net profit after tax tomorrow, up on last year's $326 million.
Where's Waterview work at?
Night-time traffic on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway is being diverted as heavy concrete beams are lifted into place for a giant triple-level traffic interchange at Waterview.
Millions to fix quake-prone buildings
Lindsay Jones has no desire to knock down his 129-year-old church at the top of Queen St. But as things stand, the senior pastor and his congregation can't afford to keep it open either.
Village planned on $8m club site
A bowling club in the heart of the upmarket Auckland suburb of Remuera has been sold for $8.1 million to an investment company which wants to build a retirement village.
Success: Building on a solid foundation
Grant Florance, as head of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand, helps to ensure building a dream home doesn't become a nightmare.
Skilled engineers are hot property
The need for skilled engineers and construction workers continues to grow in Christchurch and elsewhere in the New Zealand economy.
Transmission Gully contract finalised
Financial contract negotiations and arrangements for New Zealand's biggest new infrastructure job have been completed.
CBD feels the squeeze
Auckland's CBD has cranes on its horizon again, but not enough to resolve a critical office-space squeeze
UK input seen as vital for city's rebuild
The $30 billion rebuild of post-earthquake Christchurch will race ahead if local firms team up with British firms experienced in major construction projects.
Southland Stadium designer expelled
The designer of the Southland Stadium, the roof of which collapsed under heavy snow in 2010, has been expelled from the Institution of Professional Engineers NZ.
Ex-wife bids to revive million dollar case
The ex-wife of a former bankrupt property developer has gone back to court in an attempt to revive her multi-million dollar claim over relationship assets.
Designer's life 'will never be the same'
A heartfelt apology has been issued to the families of the CTV Building collapse victims by the structural engineer who designed it.
Sacked worker wouldn't wear safety gear
A joinery worker who repeatedly refused to wear safety equipment and yelled obscenities at his boss was justifiably sacked, the Employment Relations Authority has ruled.
Construction boosts Auckland economy
Construction helped to boost the Auckland economy by 2.6 per cent during the March year but unemployment is still high and wage growth remains stagnant.
Change of lender for estate plan
Changes are afoot at Mt Wellington's new 107-unit Thompson Park housing estate after the former main lender was replaced some weeks ago.
Plan is 'ghettos for the rich'
Up to 600 new apartments, townhouses and duplexes in 17 blocks, six to nine levels high, are planned in the now open areas around Wynyard Quarter.
Key's roading spend up
Prime Minister John Key has announced a $212 million roading and construction package in a bid to shoreup National's vote in regional New Zealand for the election.