Gib crisis: What happened at meeting between Fletcher chiefs and critics
Critics met Fletcher Building bosses to talk about the Gib crisis - with mixed results.
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Gib crisis: Fletcher reveals even they had to import Australian plasterboard
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My heart says I want to just get on with it.
Gib crisis: Fletcher chief explains
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Gary Brown: Ideas aplenty to kickstart the city
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Ted Johnston: A competent and effective council with a wise leader
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Sudden switch shocked Ormiston house buyers
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Editorial: An unsightly tribute to unfinished business
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Christchurch stadium: Residents asked what to do about rising costs
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Gib crisis: Four containers a month coming from Thailand
'We're just at the start of the failure of supply caused by our monopoly provider.'
'Piss-take': Builder fumes as Fletcher cites 'error' in early Gib drop to its own site
Company blames miscommunication for piles of Gib at building site.
105-house Ormiston project frozen: Lawyer's advice for anxious buyers
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Revealed: More than 100 Ormiston homes with receivers
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End of an era: Change at the top for Goodman Property Trust
Executive aged 38 to be new chief has been with business 16 years, including in Europe.
'Catastrophic': Builders warn more firms will fold if material price hikes continue
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'Dream home' turns to nightmare: Buyers worry after developer tipped into receivership
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Auckland housing developer in receivership
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Secret paper reveals plans for second $100m Costco
Previously secret briefing papers tell us so much more about what's planned.
Fletcher sues over insurance for works at Sky City Convention Centre
"A difference of interpretation over an insurance policy" at heart of litigation
Auckland's large-scale state land to be sold for private ownership
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Hamish Clark: 'Don't drop the ball now' - the new stadium must go ahead despite increased costs
OPINION: Now is the time for city leaders to be brave, step up and be decisive.
Building chief welcomes house insulation upgrade delay
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Pretty vacant: What's wrong with Wellington's buildings and are any safe?
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