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None of the walls were straight and all the weatherboards had to be torn off and replaced.
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$260m wiped off SkyCity, analysts react to bombshell probe
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Sasha Borissenko: Mainzeal case serves as warning for other directors
OPINION: It wouldn't be surprising if the appetite for directorships declined as a result.
Council gives further loan for Land Court building restoration
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'Crude and limited': Elevator entrance needs upgrade
“We know what we want to achieve - a really suitable and safe entrance."
Officials investigated cutting Ōtaki Expressway in half as costs ballooned to $1.6b
The road is now one of NZ's most expensive - the Govt says it remains committed.
National releases building policy, promises to make construction materials cheaper
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New home consents plummet, rising costs and inflation cause headaches
Builders' biggest gripes revealed, just as new stats show new home consents falling.
Wellington landmark at risk of demolition due to rising costs, climate change
But locals would like popular quake-damaged wharf kept for heritage value.
Ellerslie Racecourse redevelopment: 330 long-term rentals to be built
Aucklanders get a chance to live in guaranteed long-term rentals by Ellerslie Racecourse.
Anatomy of a corporate disaster: What went wrong at Mainzeal?
The Front Page investigates how Mainzeal serves as a warning sign to other businesses.
Architectural designer struck off building register for two years
The architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.
'Gone to Aussie': Infrastructure workers ditch NZ for more money, year-round work
"We find it really, really hard to find skilled, drug-free staff."
Top court orders Mainzeal directors, including ex PM, to pay $40m plus interest
Construction company directors used 'rob Peter to pay Paul' strategies, says liquidator.
Maat suspends returns from four property investment schemes - Tuffin
Investors poured around $180m into 11 Maat property schemes - what next?
‘The ultimate dream’: Planning starts for test cricket oval in Hastings as new facility opens
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Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Good punt: SkyCity hits turaround, CEO's pay up
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Ellerslie building investment scheme cops auditor flag, then renews loan
'Significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern': BDO warning
Richard Prebble: National and Act should learn from Labour’s broken promises
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Court claim on $41.3m loss via Nido schemes explained
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