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Building consents soar 19pc in April

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.

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

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.

Library idea goes on show

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.

First trade scholars graduate

Company plans to demolish Carisbrook

Mainzeal's headquarters for sale

The headquarters of failed construction firm Mainzeal is back on the market for sale or lease.

Auckland Mayor eyes public-private deals

Small business: Family businesses - Lindsay Aitken

Lindsay Aitken, co-founder of Jalcon Homes with his wife Julie on what makes a family business different from other companies.

Council not supporting highway route without details

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.

Tower reaches settlement with Christchurch home owners

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

With the rebuilding of Christchurch gaining momentum, some engineering and construction firms are looking overseas for people with the skills they need.