The second trial of a bankrupt Auckland property developer facing fraud charges over an alleged $50 million loan scam is due to begin this week after the first was aborted.

A controversial Northland luxury housing development on a pristine eastern coastline goes before independent hearing commissioners appointed by Auckland Council on Monday.

Commercial property tenants in Auckland are far more aware and concerned about the ability of the buildings they occupy to withstand earthquakes.

Two Orewa commercial units encompassing five tenancies including a Westpac Bank will go under the hammer this month as part of Bayleys' Greater Auckland auction portfolio.

Auckland's housing supply shortage will continue because the new Unitary Plan has not gone far enough, one expert says.

Well before Auckland's intensification plans are enacted, residents are in revolt against two big residential estates proposed under existing rules.

A building expert has expressed concerns about Auckland's historic Mt Eden Prison being empty.

Fraud accused and failed Crafar farm bidders May Wang and Jack Chen want a two-week hearing in the High Court at Auckland closed to the public.

A high-profile Henderson corner property fronting busy Great North Rd and a quiet suburban street is being offered for sale.

A big piece of Coromandel's finest coastal land viewed as ideal for the development of a retirement village, tourism venture or residential subdivision is being offered for sale.

More than 300 people are working on two rival bids for the country's biggest new roading infrastructure contract, with documents due in early next month.

Central Auckland carparks are on the market for as much as $75,000 - a price one expert says could prove a bit of a bargain in the long run.