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Billionaire Friedlanders buy leaky Auckland apartment block
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Some builders are threatening to bypass council inspections due to 'absurd' delays.
Decision pending: Westgate developer's $80m-plus claim against council
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Soil turning marks start of Christchurch stadium construction
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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
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Owners of 40-level Auckland apartment block sue for $140m
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55-level apartment tower to be NZ's tallest
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Local residents and retailers will be consulted about plans for seven-level blocks.
Most commuters switched to Transmission Gully when it opened
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Record high-rise cranes up in Auckland
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Watch: Ngāti Manuhiri on luxury resort plans
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State housing development in Hamilton delayed by several years
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Experts welcome FMA 'stop' on Flat Bush 50% return scheme
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Mainzeal liquidations: $111m of claims 'admitted'
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