Why we can't build our way out of housing crisis
Labour's proposed KiwiBuild policy could actually fuel the problems they claim to solve.
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Satellite cities are more affordable
COMMENT: Satellite cities are more affordable than houses on Auckland's edge.
Work starts on new $116m Grafton building
Construction work started today on a $116m Auckland University building.
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
Mitre 10 Tiny House: The Plan
Series 2 of Mitre 10 Tiny House kicks off with Episode 1: The Plan. / Mitre 10 NZ
Woman 'expected' to move her house after townhouses built next door
Can you believe this is one of the options suggested to make her home more liveable.
Building company takes top spot on Deloitte Fast 50 list
Bay of Plenty's ZB Homes is the first construction company to take the award.
Interview: Callum Mallett on New Zealand International Convention Centre
General Manager Operations Callum Mallett talks about New Zealand International Convention Centre. / Doug Sherring
Construction boss jailed for tax evasion
Christchurch construction boss sentenced to 14 years prison for tax evasion.
New dwelling consents fall in September
New dwelling consents fall in September, may reflect election jitters.
Has Auckland construction peaked?
Latest data raises question of whether Auckland had reached its peak construction capacity
Police make arrest after theft of $30k worth of tools
A Nelson man has been charged in relation to the theft of up to $30,000 worth of tools
Brian Gaynor: How to fix Fletcher Building
COMMENT: The best option would be to either break up the company or sell non-core assets.
Auckland shops hit hard by big construction work
Retailers are being seriously impacted by ongoing construction in Auckland CBD.
Too many firms neglecting training
Too many companies are failing to train sufficient people in their trades.
Fletcher will get no profit from convention centre
Fletcher will make no money from the Auckland convention centre.
Fletcher Building names new CEO, takes $160m hit
Fletcher Building has announced its new chief executive and forecast for earnings in 2018.
Fletcher Building in a trading halt amidst financial review
Fletcher Building workers will continue their strike action at the company's AGM tomorrow.
Wreck with views on sale for $8m plus
A neighbourhood dispute left this waterfront home at a top address half built.
Eleven solutions to the housing shortage
We could close the gap by thinking differently about the kind of dwellings we inhabit.
Coming to terms with the e-word
CBL boss Peter Harris is a reluctant 'entrepreneur', finds Hamish Fletcher.
Building costs expected to moderate from highs
Construction costs are expected to moderate.
Fletcher to address NZSA's performance concerns
Fletcher to address NZSA's performance concerns as lobby drops call to spill board.
The online market place for tradespeople
How Builderscrack owner Jeremy Wyn-Harris connects homeowners and tradespeople.
Would you pay $1m for this 'unliveable' house?
This rickety Ponsonby shack could be yours.
Geoff Hunt and David Kelly: Construction priority for new Govt
COMMENT: Housing and infrastructure will need beet direction from the next government.
Up to 20,000 UK builders may apply for NZ jobs
An attempt to lure overseas builders to New Zealand launches in the United Kingdom today.
Fletcher has untapped upside says broking firm
Asset sales, focus on costs could yield $100M+ upside for Fletcher earnings: FNZC.
Boss fined $151k for misrepresenting cladding
A former owner of a concrete company has been fined $151k for misrepresenting cladding.
Asbestos found at the Langham Hotel
Asbestos has found been found in Auckland's Langham Hotel during construction work.
Huge hole found under Auckland ferry terminal
Auckland's Ferry Building may have to close after a huge hole was discovered.
57-storey giant set to tower over Auckland
Work is due to start next month on Auckland's tallest apartment tower.
Fulton Hogan lifts annual profit 6.5 per cent
Fulton Hogan lifts annual profit 6.5 per cent on growing infrastructure spend.