Bob Jones on the engineering behind his timber tower
Jones anticipates construction of the wooden block will be done by March 2019.
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Australia's richest have big ties in New Zealand business.
Environment, money issues could rock floating homes: Experts
While the idea has potential, experts warn that there are also risks involved.
Watch: $180m Metlifecare village planned for Beachlands
Metlifecare has purchased a large new Auckland site for the project.
This business wants to give away its stock - but they're not allowed
This is the latest development in a battle between the business and KiwiRail.
Auckland development to deliver hundreds of houses
The 300 homes will range from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom houses.
First NZ floating home community planned for Coromandel
Residences in the floating community would be priced at $1.6 million each.
Timber high-rise tower mooted for Auckland
A building expert aims to follow Sydney's lead and build a timber high-rise in Auckland.
West Auckland gaming firm sells big stake to Chinese giant
Tencent Holdings has bought 80% of Grinding Gear Games.
Weekly rents hit new records across NZ
National median weekly rents in New Zealand hit a record of $475 in the month of April.
Small Business: What it's like to work in NZ's comedy industry
Stand-up comedian Melanie Bracewell talks writing jokes all day and having a full-time job
Brolly good show for Kiwi company
Wet weather and collaboration with Karen Walker has seen demand for Blunt Umbrellas spike.
New Starbucks policy: No purchase needed to sit in cafes
Starbucks launches new policy - you don't need to buy anything to sit in the cafe
Scientology Church upgrade, Clevedon lodge take top awards
Master Builders' awards announced
Fletcher Building to announce new Auckland house factory next month
Fletcher to open new panel factory
Air NZ, Fonterra Auckland HQ to be sold for $635m
The block includes the offices of a number of major firms.
Minister to retailers incorrectly paying staff: 'Get in line with the law'
Minister for workplace relations responds to retailers paying staff incorrectly.
Marina apartment development fight: New plans up for debate
Proposed development of the West Auckland marina has met strong opposition.
Budget 2018: Little on offer for small business
Business leaders say Budget was an overall hit, but not for small businesses.
Budget 2018: Tax crackdown to raise $183 million
Government will allocate $31.3 million of funding to Inland Revenue in next four years.
Budget 2018: 6400 new state homes, Collins says 'disappointing'
Budget delivers heavily on housing, but Judith Collins is 'disappointed'.
Cotton On to review paid work practices, as tide of complaints swells
Firm launche enquiry to see if staff are working for free.
Are you working for free? Shake-up looms over paid work
Expert says fallout from Employment Court case will have "far-reaching" ramifications.
Budget 2018: What small business wants
Small business leaders say this year's Budget will not be a win for the sector.
Eighty-one retirement villages planned
Most elderly don't live in retirement villages, study points out.
Clothing firm fined $52,500 for safety jacket
The claims made on the protective jackets did not match up to reality.
How much is the Royal Wedding worth to the UK?
Estimates on the value of the Royal Wedding vary, depending on who you talk to.
SMEs need to step up, economist says
Small firms need to fill the void left by other sectors.
Calls for Budget to address housing, infrastructure
Budget must address housing, infrastructure
Fletcher Building tipped to drop out of key sharemarket index
Investors are waiting to see whether Fletcher drops out of the key sharemarket index.
Small Business: Ex-air force officer helps firms win deals
Former Air Force engineer Warner Cowin explains how his business helps other firms.
Harcourts boss: Former agent will be paid
Group chief executive offers assurance payment will be made once settlement is finalised.