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

When Ken Lotu-Iiga landed in South Auckland as a child from Samoa, he could speak not a word of English.

One of Australasia's biggest infrastructure, resources and roading businesses wants to eliminate fatalities in the year ahead.

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.

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.

A surge in demand by owner occupiers for vacant industrial buildings in the Auckland market has led to a shortage of supply.

Lack of supply in the commercial property market and increasing occupier demand will result in a gradual strengthening of the landlord's position relative to tenants.

An established Hawkes Bay niche food and beverage business has been placed on the market for sale.

The prospects for Auckland redeveloping more of its formerly industrial waterfront and the fortunes of many big planned new city projects are being seen as enhanced.