
Auckland pushes 11pc rebound in building consents
New Zealand building consents bounced back last month, signalling a flurry of new construction intentions in Auckland's residential property market.
New Zealand building consents bounced back last month, signalling a flurry of new construction intentions in Auckland's residential property market.
Buildings consents rose 11pc in October, says Statistics NZ.
Labour is promising a full inquiry into all aspects of the failure of South Canterbury Finance if it wins the election.
Christchurch's loss has been Auckland's gain as demolition companies ship north thousands of metres of native timber salvaged from quake-damaged buildings.
Companies specialising in the tricky task of re-levelling buildings are gearing up for a massive amount of work fixing up damaged land in Christchurch.