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Character Coalition: Build on empty sites before knocking down villas

The Character Coalition has identified a "dirty dozen" sites ripe for intensification that could be built without touching inner-city special character areas. Video / Michael Craig

Builder China Construction wants to liquidate company linked to Seascape developer Shundi

Shundi Tāmaki Village: planning apartments for 5000 in St Johns yet never started work.

Fewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure Plan

The Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.

Property Insider: New benchmark - NZICC impresses with three outstanding events

The 88,000sq m NZICC can host more than 4000 people across vast event spaces.

Fuel boost: Marsden Point tank to store jet fuel for 10,000 flights

The $30m restored tank will more than double Z Energy's private jet fuel storage.

$2b Lakeview Te Taumata build begins with first stage of Queenstown mega-project

'There’s some pretty tough ground to get through,' says building firm boss Dom Fleischl.

Bryce Wilkinson: Why a simple granny flat for grandma is anything but simple now

OPINION: Homeowners must juggle complex rules, records and 10-year legal liability.

'Please, SkyCity, look after it!' – Fletcher boss at NZICC opening

'I speak a number of languages': Fletcher boss after chanting a mōteatea to guests today.

'Thousands of families suffering from overheating' – what's changed?

Danny Rood says his former Christchurch bedroom once hit 57.1C at night.

'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years ago

Monday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.

'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia Health

An Allevia denial follows a possible Tāmaki Healthcare sale to Aussies for about $400m.

Auckland Airport turns 60: From farmland to jumbo jets and mega-projects

Airport chief says the way Kiwis get around on land is not sustainable.

How a 39-year-old came to run Christchurch’s newest $30m Mitre 10 Mega store

Miles Andrews' father ran Ferrymead. The 39-year-old now runs that and a new store.

Big caveat in Building Act overhaul risks leaving home owners exposed

Cabinet quietly agreed it can suspend mandatory warranties for up to four years.

Mega-property deal: ASB's HQ to be sold for $205m

Stride is leasing buildings in front of the ASB headquarters, plans low-rise development.

'Conflict between directors' – $514,000 claims against agency in liquidation

Trade creditors are owed $381,000. A $132,600 loan is outstanding. IRD wants $50 – PKF.