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Liquidators' report out on failed $80m Wellington builder
$17.6m liabilities but just $8.9m in assets and 320 unsecured creditors.
Construction starts on $150m Catalina Bay units
Construction of the 82-unit development is due to be finished in early 2024.
Dream home 'nightmare': Australian building firm adds $70k to clients' bills
Some Australians are being asked to fork out extra money or risk missing out on homes.
Big cracks starting to show in the economy
Editorial: Three reports this week make for troubling times ahead.
Gas for all aluminum-framed house windows by next November
Windows are estimated to be responsible for 35-50 per cent of winter heat loss.
New name revealed for Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
The new name is intended to fit more easily on a ticket.
'Order Gib now': PlaceMakers warns of price rises and product shortages
PlaceMakers said that no Pink Batts were being distributed from their factory this week.
Hope for Wellington's Armstrong Downes' subcontractors?
"The liquidators/developer will need to negotiate with the existing subbies" - Herd
New housing consents surpass 50,000, smash records
Four regions had record numbers of new homes consented, Stats NZ said.
$30,000 salary boost: The allure of Australia's big job offers
Recruiters are actively looking to coax Kiwis across the ditch.
Where 3000 new Auckland apartments are planned
Plans could take 15 to 20 years to be completed
152-unit CBD project frozen as $80m+ Wellington builder goes into liquidation
"It's a reflection of the unstable market. Everyone is busy," says one sector leader.
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The Work and Income scheme grants $16,000 over two years to apprentices
What next when $390m apprenticeship scheme ends?
Industry leaders call on the Government to extend a $390m scheme to train apprentices.
18 trapped, others missing after China building collapse
Five people were rescued from the collapsed structure in Changsha city overnight.
'Incompetent': Christchurch engineer loses registration over failed building design
Engineer ordered to be removed from the register of chartered professional engineers.
Meridian building latest office block deemed potentially earthquake-prone
The award-winning green building was constructed in 2007 on Wellington's waterfront.
Ask the experts: DIY divides marriage - 'I want a husband, not a fortune'
Nic and Verity answer your sex and relationship questions.
Lack of construction trainees may lead to infrastructure delays - report
The report found existing courses and on-job training were not meeting demand.
Builder aborting $85m Onehunga apartment job frets for buyers
'Decision will no doubt be a tough pill to swallow' says builder.
5000-home development rejected by Housing Minister for fast-track treatment
Winton Land has 1500 of 5000 homes consented: plans will proceed on smaller scale.
5000 homes with heritage values earmarked for intensification
Parts of Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay and St Heliers with heritage values will lose out.
Billionaire Friedlanders buy leaky Auckland apartment block
"We hope that the previous owners got some relief from our purchase" - Creemers
Police car towed after reversing into barrier pole on Transmission Gully
It's the second incident involving a police car in as many weeks since new road opened.
Sloppy builders may be contributing to building inspection delays
Expert says NZ still has builders that are not at the appropriate standard.
Strewth: Pre-made Aussie bathrooms for Avondale state units
Where five state homes once stood, now 18 state apartments are on the Avondale site.
'Absurd delays': Builders threaten to bypass council approval due to delays
Some builders are threatening to bypass council inspections due to 'absurd' delays.
Decision pending: Westgate developer's $80m-plus claim against council
The court case has concluded after a long trial over whether services had been delivered.
Soil turning marks start of Christchurch stadium construction
Work on the 30,000-seat Canterbury Multi-Use Arena is due to be finished by mid-2025.
Woolworths NZ selling Chch site consented for $300m mixed-use hub
Homes, apartments, offices, medical centre, childcare, gym, cinema among hub's elements.
Stanley Group liquidators suing directors after $17.9m failure
Directors understood to have engaged counsel, strenuous defence expected.
Owners of 40-level Auckland apartment block sue for $140m
Fire, structural, weathertightness and internal moisture defects are alleged.