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Winning constructions
From a seven-storey commercial building to a beach lodge wine cellar, the winners at last night's Auckland Architecture Awards reflected a sophisticated and intelligent approach to design
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Building giant gets back on the job
Fletcher Building's fortunes are up - after taking a hammering last year.
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Plan sparks fears of high-rise mayhem
Residents are concerned one of NZ's most popular beach spots may become a concrete jungle under plans which could allow for higher development.
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Muso's talent has no Enz
Songwriter extraordinaire Neil Finn is also proving himself adept as a property developer.
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Party's over and debts called in for property kings
Failed major developments in New Zealand are piling up, like the Soho Square project in Ponsonby which is now mocked as 'Sohole'.
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Monumental losses
Once part of the bricks and mortar of Auckland's cityscape, a range of historic buildings are no more. Alan Perrott looks into their rise and fall.
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What do you think should be done with Queens Wharf?
Queens Wharf is back on the political agenda.
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China entry in running for Queens Wharf design
The winner of the RWC 'party central' design contest will be announced in November.
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Leaky claims centre on $60m complex
Contractors who worked on Auckland's luxury Princes Wharf say parts are leaking and major faults have been ignored or patched up.
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House building boom will lead recovery - economist
NZ's recovery from recession will be fuelled by a housing construction boom, with Auckland leading the way, Brendan O'Donovan said yesterday.
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Stop bailing out port's debts - Swney
Heart of the City says public money helping prop up Auckland's port could equate to the cost of an iconic building on Queen's Wharf.
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Touches of big designs for wharf makeover
Flashes of Sydney, London and volcanic Auckland are among the creative ideas to redevelop Queens Wharf for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.