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![Growth to benefit Silverdale Centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Growth to benefit Silverdale Centre
Population predictions show township is earmarked as future commercial heart of Auckland's Hibiscus Coast
![Foundations of Foundation start](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Foundations of Foundation start
Construction has started on The Foundation, a $20 million retail development on Oteha Valley Rd in Albany, due to be completed towards the end of this year.
![KiwiSaver funds big property buy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
KiwiSaver funds big property buy
KiwiSaver's swelling coffers have prompted a local fund manager to buy a big Auckland office block from a European owner - and more such deals are being predicted.
![Plan a massive over reaction to quakes: super-safe landlord](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Plan a massive over reaction to quakes: super-safe landlord
When Queen St's Imperial Laneway got its $15 million makeover a couple of years ago, owners poured $4 million into seismic strengthening.
![Kingsland character on the line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kingsland character on the line
Kingsland property owner Pam Willis says insurance premiums may reach the point where owners start tearing down commercial buildings.
![Queen St Markets trims size of offerings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Queen St Markets trims size of offerings
Changes are being made at the Queen Street Markets in the old MidCity Cinemas complex on Auckland's Golden Mile.
![Bigger plans for site of pop-up eaterie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bigger plans for site of pop-up eaterie
An American beach-themed eaterie making waves in Auckland's corporate heart is expected to operate for only a couple more months.
![Strengthening 'a cost burden with no return'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Strengthening 'a cost burden with no return'
Affordability is a huge issue for small businesses and building owners, Mr Gudgeon says. "Strengthening is a cost burden - with no return".
![Multibillion-dollar surprise for proprietors of heritage sites: lawyers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Multibillion-dollar surprise for proprietors of heritage sites: lawyers
Some of New Zealand's historic buildings are about to be hit by a multibillion-dollar bombshell, as the Government forces their strengthening, experts claim.
![NZ building consents fall on drop in apartments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ building consents fall on drop in apartments
Home-building consents fell last month as a drop in approvals for apartments offset gains for other types of dwellings
![Farmers welcome drought decision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Farmers welcome drought decision
The official declaration of a state of drought in Northland has been welcomed by farmers, who say it will bring much-needed support to those affected.
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Drought declared in Northland
A state of drought has been officially declared for Northland. Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy made the announcement at a Dargaville dairy farm this afternoon.
![Farmers demand drought declaration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Farmers demand drought declaration
Prime Minister John Key says there is a reasonably high chance a drought will be declared soon as the country's farmers become increasingly concerned.
![Brian Rudman: Rezoning profits may go back into community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brian Rudman: Rezoning profits may go back into community
The community housing sector in Auckland, which elsewhere would be in the market for developer-supplied affordable housing, is neither strong nor vibrant, writes Brian Rudman.