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Wheeler ready to 'scale up' currency push
The Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler said the central bank had intervened in the currency market to take on the high New Zealand dollar in recent months and was prepared to "scale up" its activities if necessary.
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Housing seen as biggest risk to NZ economy
Auckland's 'frothy' housing market poses the biggest risk to the economy's strengthening recovery, the Institute of Economic Research says.
![Floor company warned over price fixing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Floor company warned over price fixing
A flooring company which sent texts to a competitor trying to fix prices for sanding and polishing services has been handed a formal warning by the Commerce Commission.
![Home-build lure for Asian migrants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Home-build lure for Asian migrants
Asian business migrants looking at moving to New Zealand are being urged to invest in real estate to secure their residency.
![Labour, Greens slam SkyCity deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Labour, Greens slam SkyCity deal
Labour and the Greens have slammed a deal announced for a new convention centre in Auckland today, saying the Government has handed SkyCity a licence to print money.
![SkyCity shares jump to 5-year high](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SkyCity shares jump to 5-year high
SkyCity shares have jumped after details of a controversial convention centre deal with the Government were announced today.
![SkyCity's deal unveiled: 230 more pokies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SkyCity's deal unveiled: 230 more pokies
Details of the controversial SkyCity convention centre deal with the Government have been announced, with the listed casino operator paying $402m for the new centre.
![Deal brings land opening closer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Deal brings land opening closer
Auckland Council and the Government have struck a deal to fast-track plans to free up land for residential department.
![Mainzeal's headquarters for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mainzeal's headquarters for sale
The headquarters of failed construction firm Mainzeal is back on the market for sale or lease.
![Mainzeal assets to be auctioned off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mainzeal assets to be auctioned off
Assets belonging to failed construction company Mainzeal - including everything from toilet blocks to tower cranes - are being put under the hammer.
![Legal stoush over leaky schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Legal stoush over leaky schools
The Ministry of Education has begun legal action against major building product companies over its huge repair bill for leaky school buildings.
![Imported workers fill rebuild gaps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Imported workers fill rebuild gaps
With the rebuilding of Christchurch gaining momentum, some engineering and construction firms are looking overseas for people with the skills they need.
![Residents take on retail giant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Residents take on retail giant
Residents of the small inner Auckland suburb of Arch Hill are taking on hardware giant Bunnings over its plans for a warehouse store on the former Summit House site in Great North Rd.
![Melbourne giant to dwarf Sky Tower](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Melbourne giant to dwarf Sky Tower
A towering 108-level Melbourne apartment/hotel block set to be one of the world's tallest buildings will be about 30 storeys higher than Auckland's Sky Tower.
![Australia's housing sector showing recovery signs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Australia's housing sector showing recovery signs
Australia's housing sector is in the tentative stages of a recovery as investors and homeowners take advantage of low interest rates.
![Building boss hits back at attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Building boss hits back at attack
A building industry official has hit back at criticism about material pricing on big construction jobs and a threat to source concrete for the new Christchurch Convention Centre from Mexico.
![Starplus Homes in strife](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Starplus Homes in strife
The future of a residential building company with unfinished houses in Hamilton and Auckland is unclear today, with creditors owed millions of dollars.
![Rob Hutchison: Council must be bolder on future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rob Hutchison: Council must be bolder on future
Intensification isn't just about getting more height; it's about being smarter with what we have, writes Rob Hutchison.