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10,000 new build-to-rent homes planned in $5b venture
Simplicity members will get first dibs on renting those new homes.
A warning against hiring an unregistered builder
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'It's too hard': Developer axes $200m apartment project
"I'm a lucky man. I gave up. It's too hard. It's such a risky business." - John Harman.
Wellington's Freyberg Pool potentially earthquake-prone
Generations of Wellingtonians have learned to swim at the landmark building.
Fletcher could exceed last year, despite lockdowns: CEO
Company annual shareholder meeting at 2pm today in a virtual forum.
Commerce Commission complaint alleges Du Val reviews misleading
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Is Auckland walking into another 'leaky homes' disaster?
Experts warn that first-time developers are cutting corners in the current hot market.
Council issues warning to tradies as list of building materials expanded
Builders have a list of materials they can substitute to cope with the supply crunch.
'Breakthrough moment' for Auckland's City Rail Link tunnel
The tunnel boring machine has dug through 860 metres of ground from Mt Eden.
Second rejection for $200m Mission Bay plans
'Real issue is the appellant's continued pursuit of over-height residential apartments.'
Community, marina users oppose $300m Bayswater plan
Plans for 121 apartments at Bayswater Marina met with opposition.
Council releases images to show why filthy building site shut down
'Sediment is New Zealand's worst pollutant. We spend a lot of effort trying to reduce it.'
Apartments, offices, shops planned for Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation site in Epsom
Development plans for rehab site shut in a controversial move last year
Builder of digger-attacked house ordered to stop work
Court Judge David Kirkpatrick issued the three orders against DDL Homes and DDL Estates.
Supply crunch: Steel delivery times jump to four months
'We're not running out. We're making steel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Glenbrook.'
Public can now submit reactions to $300m Bayswater plans
Genuine community engagement was being sought from the developer - Chris Darby.
How lockdown changes Fletcher's outlook
Analysts issue negative and positive views before company's AGM in a fortnight
Steel shortage to hit $26b building sector: industry chief
"About to affect the entire country. Most jobs rely on reinforcing steel and mesh" - Leys
Ex-tomato growers to quit half their Auckland waterfront site
Council claimed $400,000 unpaid rates and penalties, a compromise was reached.
Local Focus: Too much of a good thing in our rivers
A $6 million project is extracting excess Central Hawke's Bay river gravel for industry.
FMA moves against Du Val Group on $20m fund
Financial Markets Authority is yet to announce any action against Du Val.
NZ's biggest builder celebrates 20,000th home
"We never set out to be the biggest home builder in New Zealand" - Grant Porteous.
Mansons director 'in shock' at worker's death at construction site
Police were notified of the incident shortly after 1pm today.
Long list of creditors from failed Canterbury house builder
Creditor list names a number of state entities and national businesses.
'Do you want another Bastion Point?': Iwi warns of protests over Erebus memorial
Rāhui signs at the site have allegedly been replaced with start-work notices.
'Industry has a serious problem': Building boss frustrated by disputes
Mediation and adjudication have almost become a necessity, says a building boss.
Another attempt to delay Waiheke marina development fails
"Everything the company is doing is in accordance with its resource consent" - developer.
Deluge raises doubts about building houses on West Auckland floodplain
"There's a lot of pressure to modify floodplains and create housing" - Auckland Council.
Ten-year home leases? Build to rent pioneer proposal
Land availability and prices, rising construction costs, poor infrastructure are barriers