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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.

'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.

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.

'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.

Architects irked by demolition of award-winning Unitec building

The plan is to 'give order to the rather disordered collection of buildings and spaces'.

Chasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decision

Council claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.