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New rules capture farm tracks as wetlands.
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Tourists can now see 'backstage' area of Colosseum
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'Praying for a miracle': Noises heard in rubble as Miami death toll rises
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Company fined $361k for misleading representations about steel mesh
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Top lawyer guilty of misconduct held leadership roles in years after incidents
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Auckland tiny house companies sink into insolvency
"Poor trading conditions caused by Covid-19 precipitated the liquidation."
Aurecon leases part of $250m Mansons TCLM block
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Developer responds to release of $1b+ infrastructure fund
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Tech expert: America's Cup technology could cut costs on bike bridge
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Mission almost accomplished: New HQ country's tallest wooden building
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Warning Wellington's Town Hall could blow out by another $10m
It's the latest in a string of budget blowouts for the earthquake-strengthening project.
Auckland business owners protest against CRL disruptions as 'debts are mounting'
Business owners say officials have been complacent as their livelihoods are decimated.
'Ridiculous' shortage of MIQ spaces for construction workers
"With Covid and shut borders, it's become much worse" - Andrew Moore, CMP
'Demolition but smarter': How old state houses are turning into tiny homes for the homeless
A Māori business, a church and a state agency are stopping them from going to landfill.
Wellington city struggles with 138% construction workforce shortfall
Doubt is being thrown over the deliverability of big construction projects in the capital.
Christopher Niesche: Billionaire Kerry Stokes soon to notch up another big win
The dyslexic boy from the slums of Melbourne outsmarts business rivals to build a fortune.
Business Hub: New Arvida CEO Jeremy Nicoll talks rugby and retirement
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Multimillion-dollar Christchurch building confirmed
University of Otago Council approves full funding for Christchurch campus.
Toxic timber filling up NZ's landfills
Some 400,000 tonnes of noxious waste is being dumped in the nation's landfills each year.
Grey Lynn's cooperative housing scheme: what's it like?
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Editorial: Harbour Bridge plan a long-term bet
EDITORIAL: The bridge would be a valuable tourism asset for New Zealand's biggest city.
'Disgraceful': SH2 road project u-turn slammed
MP 'furious' and community has 'immense anger' after highway funding axed.
Building activity hits record levels but Covid still causing delays
Building activity rose 3.7% in the first quarter, the biggest quarterly rise in two years.
Covid: Victoria to build $200m MIQ facility for high-risk arrivals
The facility will be built and operational "as soon as possible", state premier says.
Bitter battle over Waiheke marina ends as deal struck
Developer won't seek costs against opponents - new deal struck
Apartment developer says law change would slow building progress
"Proposed changes will encumber development" - Conrad Properties.
$16m bill for Wellington's Kate Sheppard apartment earthquake repairs
The 10-level building is opposite Parliament and has been covered in wrapping for months.
Leaky homes case: Company had no insurance for weathertightness disasters - auditor
Asset stripping allegation strikes James Hardie leaky home lawsuit.
Costco in NZ: Retailer's plans as roof goes on $100m+ site
Retailer employs 275,000 staff worldwide and has 100 million members.