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Construction crunch: More building firms fail, homeowners in the lurch

Peter Wolfkamp, Newstalk ZB’s resident builder worries about recent string of failures.

Another builder fails: Ex-TV presenter a client, nine sites abandoned

'All I wanted to do was build a home and income residence for retirement.' - client.

'Racist' post against Asian builders, major benefit boost & new poll favours Labour | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 March, 2023

Influencer called out over comments about Asian builders, criticism mounts on the Government’s welfare boost and how the country’s tracking 28 days on from Cyclone Gabrielle in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

'You’re part of the problem’: Outrage after popular building influencer goes on tirade against Asian builders

The builder has now apologised if he "offended anyone" saying he didn't mean to be racist

Dismay as joinery firm with 28 staff folds after nearly 50 years

The building and construction sector dominates liquidations, accounting for 29 per cent.

Fletcher reveals shareholders plan class action over loss-making division

'There’s also the potential of no payout if Fletcher can defend it robustly.'

Watch: The Drawing Board episode 3

Derek travels to a small papakainga development in Rapaki with Perry Royal and Ngāti Whatua unveil plans to expand their ground-breaking multi-level papakainga development in Tamaki Makaurau. Video / Faultline Films. Made with funding from NZ on Air and Te Mangai Paho.

Habitat for Humanity opens community housing project in 'our flashest town'

The need for housing has soared due to factors like skyrocketing property prices.

'Living in a soup of humidity': Air-con issue dogs some residents in luxury high-rise

"It’s like living in a soup of humidity - but with a great view."

House values falling but still up 24.5pc on pre-Covid times

Prices would need to keep falling for another two years before they hit pre-Covid levels.

New report: What's happening with Waiwera Thermal Resort?

Attempts to sell once-popular resort so far unsuccessful.

'Dream turning into a nightmare': Family fumes waiting for land settlement

'It looks as though our family dream home is now unachievable.'

$200m plans: Fletcher Residential's vision for 306 new Auckland homes

Overseas Investment Office consent was needed by Fletcher Residential.

Plastering the Central Otago castle: yes or no?

"The fact that the place is unfinished adds to its interest and indeed to its uniqueness."

Building activity levels drop for first time since pandemic lockdowns

First fall in total volume of building work since Covid-hit September 2021 quarter.

Watch: The Drawing Board episode 2

Derek explores Tūrama, a whare that embeds whakapapa into the built form, creating a connection to a place beyond where the eye can see. The Drawing Board is an 8-part series airing Monday nights on Whakaata Māori. Made with the help of NZ on Air. Video / Faultline Films