Fletcher posts $669m net earnings, beats own guidance
Massive turnaround at giant builder, materials manufacturer and supplier
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Analysts upbeat ahead of Fletcher Building's annual result
Fletcher Building is expected tomorrow to reaffirm its earnings guidance.
Apartment boom: New builds hit record in Auckland
There are enough to house the entire Queenstown population.
Race to finish Transmission Gully: Experts, independent chair brought in
Transmission Gully due to open in less than seven weeks after delays and budget blowouts.
Victopia high-rise apartment block repairs balloon to $54.9m
The committee says the cost increase can't be avoided and all owners must pay.
Cats banned at 150-lot gated beachfront North Shore enclave
Rules include a ban on cat ownership and tight dog controls.
Car collector at wheel for Summerset
"If I'm not here at Summerset, I'll be at a race track somewhere in New Zealand."
Global building material importer quits NZ, 45 jobs to go
USG Boral said it can't succeed here.
What future for Gulf Harbour Country Club golf course land?
Retirement village plans are described as being on the 2nd, 7th and 9th holes.
Housing building crisis: Govt minister suggests limiting timber exports to ensure local supply
Govt was warned its efforts to tackle housing issues could be hampered by wood shortages.
Rod Drury plans bunker-style partly-sunken southern home
'Shelter, privacy and visual screening' are aspects cited in the application.
David Schnauer: Has the NZ economy really done well?
Opinion: Things look good in the short term but what about the longer view?
Cavalier goes back to its roots in war against synthetics
NZX-listed Cavalier has gone back to making wholly woollen carpets.
Nightmare on Albert, Victoria streets: 'I'm hanging on by my teeth' - plea for PM to help
PM is asked to act quickly and treat businesses fairly by broken restaurant owner.
Wellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delay
Council documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.
Toxic mould closes lounge, sections of library in Lower Hutt
Hardwick Smith Lounge and the first floor of Petone Library have been temporary closed.
Why this 'accessible' footpath has a bollard smack-bang in the middle
The council said the installation of the bollard was a mistake.
Waiheke marina battle: Developer reveals lessons learned as work resumes
'We're very happy to have the protests which is the right of every Kiwi.'
School builds get $16.5 million top-up
Minister Stuart Nash made the announcement at his old school, which will get $6 million.
IRD finding short-term accommodation after staff sent home due to seismic risk
About 1000 staff are working remotely after a seismic risk was found at Asteron Centre.
Building consents in Christchurch up 12%
However, residential property listings continue to remain low in the Garden City.
Police arrest 14 at Pūtiki Bay; marina protesters call for reinforcements
'We are low in numbers so please come out to support!' - Protect Pūtiki
National accuses Govt of 'pumped-up' housing numbers
Only half of the 'new' public housing supply added by the Government is actually new.
What it's like inside Auckland's newest train station
'Step this way for airport bus link' - stairs marked at expanded bus/train station
Restaurateur lashes out at Minister over business failure
Transport Minister Michael Wood accused of doing nothing to help struggling businesses.
18 months on from fire: Still a long way to go for convention centre repairs
Around 80 per cent or work on glass components now complete
Steven Joyce: RMA reform will have you nostalgic for the old one
Just when you thought you were safe from the RMA, here comes RMA2.
Owner of NZ's most expensive hotel in payment 'disputes'
"We're working our way through it" - Richard Aitken, Fu Wah NZ.
Brooke van Velden: We need to get back to building basics
OPINION: If the current settings aren't working, let's fix them.
NZTA doesn't appear to share builder's confidence on Transmission Gully opening date
ANALYSIS: The long-awaited $1.25b road is meant to open in September, but will it?
Polytech backlog: Some apprentices waiting nine months to do block courses
Trades lobby to have apprenticeship employer incentives extended.
Business Hub: Ross Taylor
Fletcher Building CEO Ross Taylor on his milestone birthday, films and Auckland v Sydney. Video / Michael Craig
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