'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown
'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'
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Concrete stats show hard times for construction sector
Tight public sector spending cited as new data sheds light on building activity.
Minister's decision on housing intensification rules 'rational and reasonable'
Greater housing density will go ahead in the high-growth areas of Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.
Celebration as Raglan Whāingaroa Wharf project complete
The wharf's western walkway is now open to the public.
Worker burnout, the future of vaccines and frustration over driver's licences
Workers overworked, Pharmac and Health NZ weigh up the future of Covid vaccines and questions over why labour-hire companies continue to bring in overseas workers.
Business Hub: Bruno Goedeke, chief executive Naylor Love
On April 27, Goedeke started as chief of one of New Zealand's largest building businesses. He has worked for the company for the past 19 years.
Business Hub: new Naylor Love chief executive Bruno Goedeke
'After a few weeks, we decided we needed to move' - Goedeke on coming to NZ.
Pocket rocket: 143 per cent growth for tiny house business, 21st to fifth-busiest NZ house builder
The company targets the budget-conscious, trucking places nationally. Prices from $65,000.
Build Partners in voluntary administration, was partway through building 91 Kāinga Ora units
Grant Thornton is now in charge of the construction business, which built 700 state homes.
Building consents fall - but have we hit the floor yet?
Building downturn the worst in 15 years, bank says, but there's still some optimism.
'Like stepping back in time': 1950s Auckland 'bachelor pad' for sale
The property on 2020sq m is like a backdrop for the Mad Men TV series.
Former council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance case
He was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.
Building consents to be streamlined
Building and construction minister Chris Penk announced the changes today.
Fast-track project invitation poses tricky question for Port of Tauranga
Going fast-track route a 'no-brainer' if not for Environment Court entanglement.
Power list: 20 busiest residential builders - who's up, who's down?
Most businesses built fewer homes, yet modular builder HouseMe's completions skyrocketed.
Project Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plant
Two ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.
Ditched: Plans by Government to regulate property managers
'There is not a desire for more red tape with the current Government.' - Joanna Pidgeon
A touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?
Who's behind the ziggurat on an inner-city gym rooftop?
'A natural fit': Developer hatches hotel plan
Dave Moore estimates the project would cost $35 million.
Chasing millions: Appeal 'likely' as High Court gives council more time
Extension given as council chases $20.5m+ after selling part-built carpark for $1.
Progress on Te Kaha arena in Christchurch
The near-$700m stadium will be opened by April 2026. Video / Christchurch City Council
Property Insider: Kāinga Ora probing finances on four state house sites; changes at Mitre 10
Kāinga Ora on accounts, aesthetics, Mitre 10 in Waikato, what price a Resido car park?
Business Hub: New Mitre 10 chairman: why global retail giants visited this month
'This is about galvanising the membership and Mitre 10 being a co-operative' - Smith
Retirement village, hotel and more planned for $200m+ Ayrburn near Arrowtown
'It will take us five years, hoping to be the most visited destination in Queenstown.'
Four-star hotel plans resurrected for central Whangārei
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels want the Dent St site for a hotel, again.
City Gardens Apartments no longer deemed a dangerous building
'Good outcome' as no owners forced to leave the tower, after being on notice last week.
Dodgy drawings: Draftsman's ‘negligent; substandard’ work done in spare time
The building designer said he'd learned from mistakes made 'at a difficult time'.
Affordable homes a feature of new Taupō subdivision
Plans are proceeding for a new major housing development in Taupō.
'Creeping costs' at Sarjeant redevelopment
It will be open to the public by the end of this year.
Opinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcement
Earthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.
Northland to get $150m worth of new and revamped state houses
The state house owner plans to build nearly 400 new houses by the end of 2025.
Protected Norfolk Island Pine was felled for more development
The man 'was aware that the removal of the tree would yield more developable land'.
NZ's biggest build-to-rent apartment project hits market: prices revealed
Tour bookings are now being offered, but the first residents won't move in until May.
Video production business insolvent, estimated to owe $800k
Director said video company was 'another victim of Covid', according to liquidator.