ConstructionWheeler ready to 'scale up' currency pushThe 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.29 May 09:00 PM
ConstructionHousing seen as biggest risk to NZ economyAuckland's 'frothy' housing market poses the biggest risk to the economy's strengthening recovery, the Institute of Economic Research says.28 May 05:30 PM
Small BusinessFloor company warned over price fixingA 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.27 May 11:25 PM
ConstructionHome-build lure for Asian migrantsAsian business migrants looking at moving to New Zealand are being urged to invest in real estate to secure their residency.23 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour, Greens slam SkyCity dealLabour 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.13 May 01:04 AM
BDBDConstructionSkyCity shares jump to 5-year highSkyCity shares have jumped after details of a controversial convention centre deal with the Government were announced today.13 May 12:30 AM
ConstructionSkyCity's deal unveiled: 230 more pokiesDetails of the controversial SkyCity convention centre deal with the Government have been announced, with the listed casino operator paying $402m for the new centre.12 May 10:45 PM
ConstructionDeal brings land opening closerAuckland Council and the Government have struck a deal to fast-track plans to free up land for residential department.09 May 05:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal's headquarters for saleThe headquarters of failed construction firm Mainzeal is back on the market for sale or lease.30 Apr 05:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: Family businesses - Lindsay AitkenLindsay Aitken, co-founder of Jalcon Homes with his wife Julie on what makes a family business different from other companies.26 Apr 02:00 AM
ConstructionMainzeal assets to be auctioned offAssets belonging to failed construction company Mainzeal - including everything from toilet blocks to tower cranes - are being put under the hammer.22 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandLegal stoush over leaky schoolsThe Ministry of Education has begun legal action against major building product companies over its huge repair bill for leaky school buildings.17 Apr 05:30 PM
ConstructionImported workers fill rebuild gapsWith the rebuilding of Christchurch gaining momentum, some engineering and construction firms are looking overseas for people with the skills they need.16 Apr 05:30 PM
ConstructionResidents take on retail giantResidents 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.15 Apr 05:30 PM
ConstructionMelbourne giant to dwarf Sky TowerA 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.15 Apr 05:30 PM
Banking and financeAustralia's housing sector showing recovery signsAustralia's housing sector is in the tentative stages of a recovery as investors and homeowners take advantage of low interest rates.15 Apr 05:30 PM
ConstructionBuilding boss hits back at attackA 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.15 Apr 05:30 PM
ConstructionStarplus Homes in strifeThe future of a residential building company with unfinished houses in Hamilton and Auckland is unclear today, with creditors owed millions of dollars.12 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionRob Hutchison: Council must be bolder on futureIntensification isn't just about getting more height; it's about being smarter with what we have, writes Rob Hutchison.10 Apr 05:43 AM
