PremiumPremiumConstructionAnalysts note Fletcher's wallboard dominance amid ComCom probeWe pay 20-30% more for building materials than Australians: Productivity Commission.23 Nov 04:23 AM
ConstructionArgosy Property makes record interim net profitThe company has industrial, commercial, retail property including Albany Mega Centre22 Nov 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The 'slum enabling act' being foisted on usThe Labour-National housing accord will deliver the reverse of its stated intentions.22 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionMajor developer's plan to offset carbon footprint of $650m projectEach new building will have trees in one forest specifically dedicated to it.21 Nov 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDesign for Living: A home for trees inhabited by humansBright ideas that make cities better: the vertical forest in Milan.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Two months off finishing': Remuera developer vows appeal"It's really sad. These sold out within hours off-market to first-home buyers" - Gibbons.18 Nov 05:00 AM
Construction500 evacuated from Auckland high rise after water main burstsThe block on Lakewood Ct has 151 units and is only about a year old.17 Nov 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFailed Aussie builder: Covid scuppered $20m Kāinga Ora apartments'I was proud of the work I was doing with Kāinga Ora building state houses' - Ellis.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRemuera neighbours halt nearly-finished apartments'It is absolutely horrific. It looks like a motel block,' says one neighbour.17 Nov 04:45 AM
ConstructionThe Block NZ's builder promises to repay $260K after business failureLast decade, Leen was one of two directors of failed builder Collective Construction16 Nov 08:01 PM
Construction'We feel cheated': Sunset clauses hit home buyers as prices skyrocketFirst home buyers say they are being taken advantage of through the sunset clause.15 Nov 07:44 PM
ConstructionBuilder cancelled: Developers using sunset clause to bail on contractsThe risk to buyers of developers using sunset clauses to bail out of contracts is rising.12 Nov 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAussie apartment builder failed during $20m state projectCreditors named after Aussie shareholder calls liquidator when builder incurs big costs.12 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeWatch: Teen daredevils post 'dangerous' footage on top of city skyscrapersFootage of people sitting on the edge of Auckland skyscrapers has been posted online.11 Nov 07:08 AM
ConstructionBlocked: New Auckland homes' garages behind pits"You could understand and maybe forgive it happening once, but twice?"09 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionInjunctions bar 32 protesters from Waiheke marina worksiteClaim is also being filed against protesters to seek damages, compensation.09 Nov 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPassion project: Ex-All Black and billionaire partner demolish waterfront home for new mansionSeparate office, spa and cinema room with a projector equipment anteroom planned.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCan AKL's city centre rebound? Why recovery is critical for NZ's economyAKL Council and Eke Panuku release a video illustrating how far the city centre has come.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland infrastructure projects under pressure due to skills shortages, CovidTwo of city's biggest infrastructure projects are facing major cost increases and delays.05 Nov 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty landlord has given $10m help to tenants during CovidThe $2.5 billion listed landlord is one of New Zealand's hardest hit businesses.03 Nov 11:00 PM
Construction10,000 new build-to-rent homes planned in $5b ventureSimplicity members will get first dibs on renting those new homes.03 Nov 05:52 PM
ConstructionA warning against hiring an unregistered builderWarning issued not to hire unregistered builders as long wait times loom.31 Oct 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Like Lonely Planet, we love Auckland - we can't wait for it to reopenOPINION: Auckland best city to visit? In normal times, yes.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson's Glasgow Diary: Glendowie to the rescueToday's news about the weather, ahead of the world's most important climate meeting yet.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'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.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's Freyberg Pool potentially earthquake-proneGenerations of Wellingtonians have learned to swim at the landmark building.19 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher could exceed last year, despite lockdowns: CEOCompany annual shareholder meeting at 2pm today in a virtual forum.18 Oct 09:32 PM
ConstructionCommerce Commission complaint alleges Du Val reviews misleadingThe company said the staff enthusiasm was a good thing.18 Oct 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionIs Auckland walking into another 'leaky homes' disaster?Experts warn that first-time developers are cutting corners in the current hot market.17 Oct 04:22 PM
New ZealandCouncil issues warning to tradies as list of building materials expandedBuilders have a list of materials they can substitute to cope with the supply crunch.17 Oct 08:25 AM
New Zealand'Breakthrough moment' for Auckland's City Rail Link tunnelThe tunnel boring machine has dug through 860 metres of ground from Mt Eden.17 Oct 05:03 AM
ConstructionSecond rejection for $200m Mission Bay plans'Real issue is the appellant's continued pursuit of over-height residential apartments.'15 Oct 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCommunity, marina users oppose $300m Bayswater planPlans for 121 apartments at Bayswater Marina met with opposition.14 Oct 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCouncil 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.'13 Oct 04:00 PM