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US giant clears way for expansion of its Auckland headquarters.
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To quickly get the $13m it needed to settle the deal, Mega went hunting for finance.
Building boss says he imagines being in Nazi camp during media ‘attacks’
He imagines he follows the rules but still gets "hauled off to a concentration camp".
Māori traditional construction techniques ‘conclusively proven’ to withstand major earthquakes
This knowledge will now be used to rebuild a historic wharenui.
Environment Minister allows Auckland Council reprieve on Government intensification push after floods, cyclone
'Extension to enable staff to investigate flooding impacts and its implications': Parker
Landlord says $13.8m street upgrade 'highway for criminals'
The design and layout also helped criminals because signs and posts had been removed.
Watch: Inside Kiwi billionaire's new 2.7ha Chinese factory
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'Too exposed': Michael Hill forced to close its most ram-raided store
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Could Fletcher's Perth leaky pipe problem cost more than A$15m?
Investors may have to mull "worst-case scenario" in leaky pipe issue.
Lifting the lid on Scarbro failure: Construction companies owe $14m
Biggest NZ builder to declare insolvency this year: McGrathNicol says who's owed what.
Fletcher Building in leaky pipe probe
Up to 1200 West Australia homes 'experienced leaks', probe underway by authority.
Apartment pioneer caught up in Scarbro liquidation - what's next?
Leuschke Group designed the complex with 112 residences, 12 apartments and seven shops.
Sir Paul Adams, Ted Manson: Raised in state houses, billion-dollar sales success
What can we learn from them? What is their new direction these days?
Scarbro liquidator: Building sites being transferred back to customers
Information about the failure due out on Monday, explaining the fate of around 60 staff.
Record crane count reflects busy building sector
Queenstown had the biggest increase: crane numbers shot from eight last year to 15 now.
Defying the odds: How Madam Woo survived financial woes
'One of the few successful voluntary administrations that’s occurred in New Zealand.'
Business backing huge solar farm fails, creditors want $12.3m
Council said the venture supported its aspirations. Now, it is a creditor.
Giant Sydney-HQ real estate chain coming here
Local manager says agency looking at up to 20 offices in New Zealand.
Tradies welcome change to retention money laws
Subcontractors say they will receive better protection from collapsed construction firms.
US-inspired Carlaw Park Student Village takes off
Old school dorms out: Uni's new megablock took design tips from students.
Watch: The Drawing Board episode 7
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Trad front, rad back: Grey Lynn house valued at $5.6m for sale
'But a lot was done on the renovation. I spent too much on that - over $2.5m.'
McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.
Scarbro was building 89 apartments for state's Kāinga Ora when it failed
Another major building firm calls in liquidators.
Big builder in liquidation after series of adverse events
Four big problems have devastated the company's ability to trade.
Northland wildlife sanctuary owes IRD $264,000, tiger and lion welfare a priority
Covid-19 wage relief subsidies of $199,000 were received during the pandemic height.
EziBuy 'a tenant at risk': Landlord flagged issues at retailer a year ago
'Their use was not appropriate for the site because rental levels had crept up.' - Mence
$1b developer can build 422-unit Riverhead retirement project
Objections from Crown, territorial agencies to big project mainly resolved by agreement.
Watch: The Drawing Board episode 6
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Auckland Council $295m budget hole: Five-building cost-cutting retreat underway
Cash-strapped Auckland Council has appointed commercial agents.