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Uncertainty looms over ‘landmark’ Wellington development
The developer says the project is 'active', but the city council says it's 'on hold'.
Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m
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'Shocked': Kingsland Apartments owners get $36m minimum fix-up bill
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QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
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Auckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark site
Details revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.
Terraced house hellfire: New builds in Akl overheating due to poor design
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David Seymour: The Regulatory Standards Bill will help get our mojo back as a country
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Zuru going into ex-Spark HQ on Victoria St West
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Grassroots effort brings shade to Pāpāmoa Park
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Kennards Hire optimistic on post-recession outlook as inquiries grow
Kennards Hire is seeing inquiries grow for equipment, as its competitor reported a loss.
Devonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, offices
Major intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.
Loss of 190 jobs at ProLink, recruiter owes $3.8m
Migrants lose jobs at company linked to woman previously jailed over fake birth documents.
‘Full throttle’ - IRD steps up January liquidations for unpaid tax
Inland Revenue confirmed a busy start to the year with the number of court applications.
Business confidence picks up, even in construction, NZIER says
More businesses entered the New Year with an optimistic mindset.
Teen apprentice told there's no more work, then finds firm advertising similar role
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News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.
Kāinga Ora shelves controversial 50-home project in Northland
Kāinga Ora spent nearly $900,000 on the 50-home Ruakākā project now on the back burner.
New home consents up in November but down 12% annually
House-building costs only rose 1.1% in 2024, well below 2022′s increases.
The Regulatory Standards Bill is a 'constitutional straitjacket', its critics say
The bill is slammed as 'dangerous', while warnings sounded of Act ideology entrenchment.
Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'
'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.
David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts
Luxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.
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Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby
Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.
One crucial word was missed from NZX announcement: Summerset CEO
A word can change a meaning and that was the case with the NZX statement on Tuesday.
Trump family business announcements signal dynasty will keep making deals
New York Times: Trump's business ties blur lines with new administration at Mar-a-Lago.