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Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land

How ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.

Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill

The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.

Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder

Changes to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.

Resource consent lodged to expand Petone Kmart

The application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.

Star backing: Cliff Curtis gets on board with build-to-own newcomers Bloxx

Is build-to-own the solution to unaffordable housing?

Jobs at risk as NZ concrete giant comes unstuck

At least a dozen jobs could be disestablished.

Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style

The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.

Tainui team up with Government to develop housing at Hopuhopu

Fifty-seven homes will be built on Tainui land at Ngāruawāhia.

Council starts 'process' to remove beach shelter

Council says the shelter has to come down as it breaches bylaws.

'Nothing to do with us' - Vector hits back at Du Val apartment power failure claims

'Another fridge and freezer full of food to chuck out and replace.' - apartment resident

Property Insider: Largest new retirement village opening; Auckland cladding inspection failures

Auckland Council's building inspection boss reveals shocking numbers on cladding failures.

PM announces Govt’s new 43-item action plan

Today marks the last day of the Government’s third quarterly action plan.

Govt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent system

Govt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.

Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change

'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly

Simon Wilson: Introducing Infra Boy Chris Bishop, the man with a big bold, not entirely coherent plan

An interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything

Grey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supply

Grey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'