OpinionJohn Minto: Capital gains tax the 'most important step'"The market" can't fix Auckland's housing crisis, writes John Minto. Instead, a capital gains tax is the most important step to drive property investors out.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLibrary height challengedAuckland Council is misrepresenting the height of the proposed $7.8 million Devonport library building, says Tony Koia.11 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionBuilding industry tips upswing in fortunesThe building sector is expecting a rise in fortunes as the economy recovers and the Canterbury rebuild gets into full swing about 2016.10 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionCouncil fees add to house prices reportHigh council fees have contributed significantly to Auckland's rising house prices, a new report says.10 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionDemand fuels hotel plansFour new Auckland hotels are planned, three of which are office building conversions.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Small cities, big costSome of the most expensive places in which to build in New Zealand are not the big cities with highest demand and dearest house prices.08 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionSuccess: Home building still in the familyLockwood's third generation says sticking to what they do best is working.06 Jun 08:00 PM
ConstructionHouse-building work acceleratesThe house-building sector is experiencing its biggest surge in more than a decade as demand for new places.05 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionBuilding boost won't help housingThe biggest residential building boost in a decade will not make a big dent in Auckland's housing woes, but is a step in the right direction, an economist says.05 Jun 04:01 AM
ConstructionFletcher has eye on mega contractsFletcher Building is aiming to win contracts worth billions, it has revealed in an investor presentation.03 Jun 05:30 PM
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
