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Coromandel bridge project wins consultancy award
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Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder
Changes to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.
Resource consent lodged to expand Petone Kmart
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Star backing: Cliff Curtis gets on board with build-to-own newcomers Bloxx
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Jobs at risk as NZ concrete giant comes unstuck
At least a dozen jobs could be disestablished.
Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style
The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.
Tainui team up with Government to develop housing at Hopuhopu
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Call for Māori workforce to upskill to address the construction and building skills crisis
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Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
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Viaduct Harbour lease fee increases: Historic rises quantified
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Appointed last year, now gone: Farro Fresh CEO Craig Williams
The retail business now has co-CEOs to continue its growth and expansion plans.
Fast-track consent for 499-unit Carrington apartment project
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Mood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costs
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Giant fences, illegal carport spark Auckland Council, Environment Court action - twice
In 2020, owner said fencing was temporary and surrounded a site of building renovations.
Price slump: Barfoot & Thompson issues new monthly data on Auckland house sales
Homes are going for less but more of them sold in September than some other months lately.
Watch: First look inside New World Mt Albert after $6m expansion
A wall between a pizza restaurant and the supermarket was knocked down for the expansion.
Council starts 'process' to remove beach shelter
Council says the shelter has to come down as it breaches bylaws.
'Nothing to do with us' - Vector hits back at Du Val apartment power failure claims
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Property Insider: Largest new retirement village opening; Auckland cladding inspection failures
Auckland Council's building inspection boss reveals shocking numbers on cladding failures.
PM announces Govt’s new 43-item action plan
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Govt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent system
Govt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.
Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change
'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly