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What Fletcher Building might declare in half-year result next week

Gearing could be at the top end of the range and dividends to shareholders could drop.

Govt defends new consenting bill, after Labour slams it as ‘Muldoonist’

Bill would create a process that allows ministers to approve projects.

'Living hell': Owners of The Ridge apartments try to sell entire building

Seven-level block with 60 car parks advertised 'as is': apartment owners try to exit.

Eric Crampton: The incapacity of development capacity

OPINION: Current methods make it hard to zone sufficient land for development.

Compass Homes Franklin in liquidation, creditors want money

Grant Reynolds appointed. He is also the liquidator of other Compass building businesses.

East Coast lost 10 metres of shoreline from Cyclone Gabrielle

Effects of Cyclone Gabrielle leave East Coast with highest erosion levels in decades.

Ex-Food Alley, Yates site in Auckland CBD stays empty: Singaporeans ponder future

'Actively seeking an anchor tenant to collaborate with us' - Peter Wall on site plans.

'Tell us if you've been hurt' - WA regulators seek details of homes with Fletcher pipes

The Australian investigation wants information today.

Builder threatens to liquidate rather than pay $16k fine, claims buyer

Builder denies the accusation, but the home buyers claim directors have done it before.

Council buys Cameron Rd Warehouse building to house new indoor courts

The new courts - to cost $25m - are part of the Memorial Park redevelopment plans.

Residential building consents fall from all-time high

Just 80% of consents result in construction now, down from 95% previously: one estimate.

'They’re building a ghetto': Residents unite in opposition to Kāinga Ora's plans

A meeting of 80 residents has agreed the proposed development is too intense.

Thornton Bay stabilisation project to receive $1.3m in funding

The funding is a significant contribution towards project's design and construction.

Auckland rents up 5.2pc, average $662/week: Barfoot & Thompson

Latest jump is the biggest rise since 2015 when rents rose 7 per cent.

'Where is the money?' Creditor of Auckland house builder asks question

A subcontractor complained he was owed more than $80,000.

Skyrocketing insurance for apartment owners: Treasury admits 'knowledge gap'

Treasury is undertaking a nationwide survey of apartment owners.

'Perfect storm': Built hundreds of new homes, now ceased trading

'The company hasn't made a sale for 12 months' - Garry Shuttleworth.

Letters: Treaty Principles Bill dead in the water; Herne Bay sewerage anguish

OPINION: 'Seymour should look in the mirror to see one major reason for this division.'