Banking and financeNew-home builds on holdOne of NZ's largest home builders says new loan restrictions have cost it 24 new-home builds in the first month alone - and it expects more as the policy bites.30 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionTransmission Gully work to start in 2014Construction on the Transmission Gully alternative route to Wellington will begin in the second half of next year, Prime Minister John Key announced today29 Oct 11:45 PM
ConstructionInside NZ's new generation prisonInmates moving through the country's new $300 million prison will be able to track their path to freedom.28 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionBuilding boom creates jobsPositions for 16,000 people are available now and 200,000 jobs have been advertised since January on one of NZ's biggest employment websites.23 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionAuckland job market boomCity's unemployment at lowest level since 2011 with average pay up to $1135 a week, writes Anne Gibson.22 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionCoastal homes battle heats upTwo families have been accused of blocking a hapu from developing its coastal Northland property say they are out to protect the environment.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake repairs 'painfully slow'The rate of repairs to earthquake-damaged Housing New Zealand homes in Christchurch has been slammed for being "painfully slow".21 Oct 04:38 AM
ConstructionBunnings vs Grey Lynn: Battle heats upThe battle over a proposed controversial Bunnings in Grey Lynn will likely be headed for the Environment Court - irrespective of a decision by planning commissioners.14 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionDaycare weighs into Bunnings debateKindercare and the St James Kindergarten are opposing Bunnings Warehouse Grey Lynn, raising safety and health threats to children.09 Oct 09:30 PM
ConstructionNew home plan no quick fixThe first batch of 6000 new homes for fast-track residential development in Auckland has got a lukewarm response from property experts.09 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionAnti-Bunnings protest outside hearingProtestors carrying signs saying 'Bugger Off Bunnings' have picketed Auckland Council this morning as a hearing on setting up a Grey Lynn branch continues.08 Oct 09:10 PM
ConstructionTV stars join anti-Bunnings fightActress Tandi Wright and <i>Seven Sharp</i> presenter Jesse Mulligan want to stop the Bunnings Warehouse Grey Lynn.08 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionFulton Hogan posts record revenueOne of Australasia's biggest infrastructure, resources and roading businesses wants to eliminate fatalities in the year ahead.02 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeState house subsidy for new buyersFirst-home buyers in the provinces will be given a subsidy of up to $20,000 to move into vacant state houses, Housing Minister Nick Smith announced today.30 Sep 11:37 PM
Banking and financeNew mortgage rules now in forceThe Reserve Bank's new mortgage lending restrictions come into force today, restricting the number of high loan-to-value ratio mortgages banks can lend.30 Sep 06:00 PM
Banking and financeKey rejects builders' fears mortgage rules will reduce home startsPrime Minister John Key has dismissed builders' concerns that new Reserve Bank mortgage lending limits will reduce the number of new homes being built.30 Sep 04:30 PM
ConstructionNew home build trend dipsThe trend for the number of consents granted for new houses appears to be flattening after two years of growth, Statistics New Zealand said today.29 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandMortgage restrictions hurting buildersNew mortgage lending restrictions could cause a dramatic reduction in the number of houses built each year and put many small construction firms out of business, the Registered Master Builders Federation says.27 Sep 05:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher plan follows model set by FormicaFletcher Building chief Mark Adamson says the changes being made at New Zealand's largest listed entity mirror the corporate recovery at Formica Group.24 Sep 05:30 PM
ConstructionWaterview tunnel chapter set for Alice in underlandAlice, the Waterview Connection's tunnel boring machine, is lined up at the mouth of her first Mt Roskill wall, ready to dig the country's biggest roading job.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBuilding sites tone down distractionsThe tradesman's best friend and guardian of the ute toolbox - his dog - is going the way of the wolf whistle on building sites.17 Sep 05:30 PM
