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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.
What do you think should be done with Queens Wharf?
Queens Wharf is back on the political agenda.
China entry in running for Queens Wharf design
The winner of the RWC 'party central' design contest will be announced in November.
Figures point to 'soft' recovery in building activity
The number of new building consents issued in August has risen, possibly pointing to a "soft" recovery in the building market.
August building consents up
August recorded the most new housing consents in nearly a year, says Statistics New Zealand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leaky homes bill likely to top $11.5 billion
The bill for leaky homes is likely to top $11 billion, a review has found.