Dodgy drawings: Draftsman's ‘negligent; substandard’ work done in spare time
The building designer said he'd learned from mistakes made 'at a difficult time'.
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Opinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcement
Earthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.
Protected Norfolk Island Pine was felled for more development
The man 'was aware that the removal of the tree would yield more developable land'.
NZ's biggest build-to-rent apartment project hits market: prices revealed
Tour bookings are now being offered, but the first residents won't move in until May.
Video production business insolvent, estimated to owe $800k
Director said video company was 'another victim of Covid', according to liquidator.
Architects irked by demolition of award-winning Unitec building
The plan is to 'give order to the rather disordered collection of buildings and spaces'.
Property Insider: Horse racing grandstand coming down; crane numbers plummet
A grandstand going for apartments but the latest study shows fewer cranes on our horizons.
Auckland Council vs Ranfurly Village over $650k fees - who won?
Arguments for lower fees were based on a Ryman case where amounts were cut by 79 per cent.
Fast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestral
The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.
'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National
Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.
Risk v reward: New hotel could offset rates
'If it does stack up, we would be fools not to progress it.'
'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cuts
The MBIE is considering axing one of only two senior fire engineers in the country.
City Gardens Apartments: Ministry now investigating, barrister says 'don't leave'
'MBIE has yet to decide whether a determination will be made' - spokeswoman.
'Gobsmacked': Government ends loan scheme for quake-prone apartments
Owners with construction scheduled in as little as two months have been left in the lurch.
Lawyer for body corp of Auckland tower facing eviction applies for suspension: ‘The building is safe’
Residents in the building at 76 Albert St were threatened with having to leave by Monday.
Sir Colin Giltrap, philanthropist and Giltrap Group founder, dies
He was knighted in 2012 for his services to motorsport and his philanthropy.
Government extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four years
Apartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.
Property Insider: Who leased billionaire Graeme Hart’s new properties; Fletcher changes unprecedented
South Auckland industrial caught the eye of our wealthiest man, who is advancing plans.
From rugby field to $350m retirement village: Summerset nears tryline
Deposits taken on the first stage or 180 units amount to around $100m of sales.
'Unprecedented' - Ikea reveals huge $407m spend in New Zealand
The investment is 'significant and indicates the long-term commitment to New Zealand'.
Nearly done: Goodman's new $250m Roma Rd warehouse estate
From 'mad’ to nearly fully clad, a huge development makes progress.
5000 homes, new town hub, schools: Beachlands South rezoning approved
Around $2.5b of infrastructure is estimated to be needed to enable plans to proceed.
Build Partners' job: Director says he's doing his best in tough market
'Not a rogue contractor but a trusted partner with the Government that came unstuck.'
ELE group collapse: Deloitte receiver pays 844 sacked ELE workers $1.25m
Payment so far is only 35c in the dollar. Deloitte plans a further distribution soon.
Kāinga Ora takes control of four Build Partners' housing sites
The move came after concerns subcontractors were not being paid.
Property Insider: Ngāti Whātua on iwi consultation; Waiheke marina bosses set sail; big hospital expansion
What does a hapū leader say about consultation? What next for Waiheke Marina chiefs?
BlackRock-managed partnership wins consent for $110m Auckland land deal
LINZ also announced changes to how applications would be handled, effective from today.
Minister questions Govt paying $2.34b for 364,000 people's rent, mortgages
Louise Upston says there's 'merit' in considering current settings for the supplements.
Immigration changes to target ‘unsustainable’ migration
The Government is bringing in immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa.
Drug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homes
He also endangered an Air NZ flight. 'The potential for catastrophe was high,' judge said.
Engineered stone giant Cosentino warns against ‘chaos’ of total ban
The company faced scrutiny after legal action from stonemasons who developed silicosis.
Auckland real estate agency fails owing $700,000+, blames downturn
'Big downturn, high staff costs, lack of sales' - director explains what went wrong.
Fletcher Building CFO follows chairman, CEO departures
Bevan McKenzie's resignation follows repeated calls for changes at the top.
NZ faces $1 trillion bill for infrastructure, say ASB economists
The country’s population could be up to two million people higher in 30 years' time.