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
New ZealandDeal paves way for building of homesAuckland's first special housing areas earmarked for fast-tracked residential developments could be announced this month.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: OTT spend on DIYAuckland's property boom and renovation programmes such as The Block NZ have prompted a rush of DIY, but experts warn buyers not to get in over their heads.31 Aug 08:57 PM
ConstructionAsbestos found at Lincoln UniversityA Lincoln University building has been shut down after a concerned staff member took a swab of some dust which returned a positive test for asbestos.28 Aug 12:03 AM
BDBDConstructionAsbestos find shuts Fletcher factoryFletcher Building's Winstone Wallboards unit has temporarily closed a plasterboard factory in Christchurch after finding traces of asbestos in the building.26 Aug 11:10 PM
ConstructionFirms sued in test case on school leaksBuilding products giant Carter Holt Harvey is among companies battling a multimillion-dollar claim brought by the Ministry of Education over leaky schools.26 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Christchurch rebuild needs more actionEditorial: What exactly is the holdup in Christchurch? A year has passed since the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority drew up a plan for the rebuild of the city centre but nothing seems to be happening.25 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher surges on resultIn what turned out to be a tale of two countries, Fletcher Building announced a lift in its annual net profit yesterday, with Australia's economic downturn detracting from a strong showing in New Zealand.21 Aug 05:30 PM
