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National releases building policy, promises to make construction materials cheaper

Can builders, Government dig their way out of the sector's malaise?

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.

'What the hell?' Ferry suspensions raise fresh fears around housing development

'You can’t keep allowing mindless infill into areas that can’t handle it.'

160-tonne crane arriving at Somme Parade slip site

Work began on June 26.

Apartment owners' battle against boatsheds to retain views

When a 25m marine services shed rose, apartments owners went to court.

Person seriously injured in ‘fall from scaffolding’ in Dunedin

The accident is believed to be a fall from 4m-high scaffolding.

Historic Hawke’s Bay: Napier War Memorial Centre stoush - lest we forget

When Kirsten Wise became mayor in 2019, the Napier Conference Centre sign came down.

Brand new block at AFFCO Imlay

It's part of a five-year plan to modernise the plant.

Why one of NZ's highest paid CEO's pay dropped from $6.5m to $3.7m

Fletcher Building chief executive Ross Taylor saw his pay drop 43 per cent.

14 things I wish I’d known before I renovated my house

Telegraph: Lucy Denyer spent two years transforming a building site into a family home.