'This is as good an outcome as anyone could expect in the circumstances' - says lender.

"There's no way we will be cancelling this project" - Tung Wei Ling.

'Shelter, privacy and visual screening' are aspects cited in the application.

Tangata whenua sang He Honere, manuhiri sang back Te Aroha.

The proud father of four has eight mokopuna.

40,000 Auckland homes sat vacant last Census - equivalent to all the homes in Lower Hutt.

Golf club coy on new owner's plans for the prime peninsula site.

"It's about trying to restore your culture, language, your very being, your self-esteem."

'We're very happy to have the protests which is the right of every Kiwi.'

Purchasers are NZX-listed with interest in Hawke's Bay since 2004.

'The arbiter of all this will not be you, me or the Government. It will be the residents.'

Inherant power imbalance between wealthy owner/operators and residents,

Around 80 per cent or work on glass components now complete

Judges visiting all 52 shortlisted entries next month for November winners announcement.

"We're working our way through it" - Richard Aitken, Fu Wah NZ.

The application has been opposed by lobby group Quiet Sky Waiheke.

"You're a long time dead ... whatever you are doing, make sure it's enjoyable."

Heritage groups worry high rises are coming inner Auckland. Developers say get used to it.

"People say 'we just can't afford a normal house'," says HouseMe's Bryce Glover

The Govt will repay those who paid too much due to an error.

'A fifth, or 22 of our independent contractors have already signed the new contract'.

'Repeatedly kicked 55-year-old security guard in the head as he lay on the pontoon'

OPINION: Landowners should be working together in transforming town centres.