
Sun sets on rugby party central
John Key's dream of turning Queens Wharf into "party central" for the Rugby World Cup is in tatters following a political impasse between the Govt and the ARC.
John Key's dream of turning Queens Wharf into "party central" for the Rugby World Cup is in tatters following a political impasse between the Govt and the ARC.
Unesco has threatened to strip the island of its prized biosphere status because of a rash of illegal building along the coast.
Auckland house sales slumped 16pc in June, with the average sale price falling 3.6pc from a year ago, says real estate firm Barfoot & Thompson.
The Prince of Wales' private income had risen to record levels.
Receivers have taken control of the company which manages one of Auckland's top hotels, the Westin Lighter Quay.
The number of consents issued for new homes fell 9.5 per cent during May, following a 13.4 per cent rise during April, Statistics New Zealand says.
Fears about debt and an unwillingness to spend is holding back New Zealand's economic recovery, says Jonathan Ling, chief executive of Fletcher Building.
Hanover Finance co-founder Mark Hotchin will not be moving into his $30 million Paritai Drive mansion.