Builder struck-off for keeping insurance deposits; clients in the lurch
Ben Jones took at least 20 deposits for insurance guarantees but didn't lodge them.
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Anti-bird roosting measures in cladding of new $63m block
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Commerce Commission launches retirement village probe
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American billionaire-founded company opening new Wairarapa project
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Container Pools leaves 42 customers high and dry, owes $1.5m
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Ouch! Karaka land deal drew $10k/day penalty interest rate
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