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Court rejects Omaha development
A scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.
Auckland property 'stuck in neutral'
Auckland house prices held firm in July, but the number of sales slipped, new numbers suggest.
Super City debate: Candidates square off
Super City mayoral hopefuls have promised everything from fewer liquor shops to a green waste curbside collection in the first Super City debate at Auckland’s Unitec tonight.
Strategic receiver hints at property sales this week
Strategic Finance investors should find out this Friday when they'll get their first repayment from the failed property lender's receivers and how much it will be.
Space at a premium if economy grows
Requirements could outstrip demand over four years, reports Colin Taylor.
Richlister builds house to rival nation's costliest
Expat marketing and IT millionaire Tim Williams is building one of New Zealand's biggest and most expensive houses.
Building consents stay in the doldrums
NZ's residential property sector remained subdued last month with permits for new construction edging up from a slump in May, while commercial property extended its decline.
Housing consents edge up in June
The number of consents issued for new home building nudged up 1.7pc in June.
Island millionaires lose fight to build
The publicity-shy Spencer family have been banned from building two sleek new architect-designed houses on their Waiheke Island estate.
Telecom HQ shifts to greener pastures
Preparations are under way for NZ's largest corporate relocation with Telecom's new $280m Auckland headquarters nearly finished.