'Blindsided': Historic Auckland church put up for sale outrages community groups
A tender has been put up for the sale of St David's in Grafton after Anzac Day.
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Woman tradies say sexism comments are a daily occurrence on the job.
$69m shortfall from The International apartment project
Inland Revenue, Auckland Council, Watercare, and real estate agents are owed millions.
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Demand is outstripping supply for timber at the moment.
Six-year-old apartments suffered fire system, window problems
Defects found in six-year-old apartment complex.
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NZ's biggest leaky building repair: $100m job features in new documentary
Some blocks "beyond economic repair, leaving owners in an awful financial position".
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Abbey Mills is one of hundreds who left school in 2020 to start an apprenticeship.
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$300m Bayswater Marina housing project launches revised plan
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'Colonial cringe': Council sets up sub-committee to decide road names
Marlborough council wants final say after "Rose Manor" road names prove thorny issue.
Landmark Wellington church to close after fundraising efforts fail
The Category One-listed complex was deemed earthquake-prone after the Christchurch quakes.
'He's broken': Drainlayer's 'livelihood' stolen while checking out job
First the lockdown nearly killed his business. Now he is back at square one.
Mainzeal directors liable for reckless trading but overturn $36m penalties
Judges find legislation governing insolvent trading is 'unsatisfactory'.
Closed borders push crane numbers down 8pc on record
'We are in a much better position than we'd anticipated' - Chris Haines.
Mark Thomas: Time to build smarter
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Lawyer wants state investigation into case of arrested Chinese workers
A lawyer for Chinese nationals alleges they have been victims of human trafficking.
'Whacked' with huge costs: $16.3m to fix units
'Sadly...the complex has significant original design, construction failings"
'Some builders could go under' as timber shortage hits major supplier
Carter Holt Harvey reportedly can't supply timber because of the house construction spike.
Chinese workers facing deportation put in 'precarious situation'
Law-breaking employers should be the focus rather than workers, advocacy group says.
Top Wellington restaurant closes for earthquake strengthening
The plant-based restaurant is just across the road from the Prime Minister's residence.
Tough sell: How Commercial Bay is faring almost a year on
Inner city shopping mall faces very different trading reality compared to original hopes.
Godwits live near new high-density 543-unit Auckland scheme
Bar-tailed godwits fly from Alaska to sites near the new scheme.
Eight-level, $80m apartment plan for Auckland suburb
The project is expected to be completed by 2023.
Facebook, Google, Amex, Expedia: Where they rent in Auckland
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NZ's biggest new philanthropic social house scheme completed
The twin-tower development is NZ's largest privately-developed social housing scheme.
Marina works start while Supreme Court case pends
'Thrilled to finally be starting on-site construction' - marina developer Tony Mair.
Architects, property bosses react to $452m Aotea Central plans
"Pā on headlands, ridges and maunga recalled in rooftop" - architects.
What $5.75m buys: Auckland city's new high-rise sub-penthouses
The building is now being transformed from offices into apartments.
Project Auckland: What future for offices in times of pandemic?
Staff could face pay cuts if they work remotely long term
Tradie's amazing find in kitchen cupboard
Tradie shocked to discover a hidden item when ripping out an old kitchen.