Auckland lost more than 10,000 jobs in a year
The construction sector nationwide took a severe hit.
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Postal votes show hefty protest vote against Fletcher director.
Barbara Chapman to leave Fletcher board
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Death of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading work
Native frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.
More Kiwis take out Australian passports in record 'brain drain'
New Zealand is currently experiencing record levels of outward migration.
Auckland construction, oil industry figures charged in major meth bust
The pair are among five men before the courts over the seized drugs.
Construction slowdown: House building cost inflation still subdued
The annual cost of building a house rose at the second lowest rate since 2013.
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First 70 out of 416 planned new homes are completed on the Manukau land.
Canterbury house builder in liquidation – Kiwibank among creditors owed $1m
Staff terminated after construction projects slow.
Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land
How ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.
Crane numbers drop 11% this year as construction slows
Auckland crane numbers fell to an eight-year low.
Illegal dumpers target South Auckland’s empty building sites
Flat Bush residents say the issue has got worse with recent housing developments.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder
Changes to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.
Jobs at risk as NZ concrete giant comes unstuck
At least a dozen jobs could be disestablished.
Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style
The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.
Editorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratings
OPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Viaduct Harbour lease fee increases: Historic rises quantified
What owners of apartments, restaurants, bars and hotels pay to be on waterfront land.
Appointed last year, now gone: Farro Fresh CEO Craig Williams
The retail business now has co-CEOs to continue its growth and expansion plans.
Fast-track consent for 499-unit Carrington apartment project
Scheme for Te Whenua Haa Ora is by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua on Treaty settlement land.
Mood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costs
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Giant fences, illegal carport spark Auckland Council, Environment Court action - twice
In 2020, owner said fencing was temporary and surrounded a site of building renovations.
Price slump: Barfoot & Thompson issues new monthly data on Auckland house sales
Homes are going for less but more of them sold in September than some other months lately.
Watch: First look inside New World Mt Albert after $6m expansion
A wall between a pizza restaurant and the supermarket was knocked down for the expansion.
'Nothing to do with us' - Vector hits back at Du Val apartment power failure claims
'Another fridge and freezer full of food to chuck out and replace.' - apartment resident
Property Insider: Largest new retirement village opening; Auckland cladding inspection failures
Auckland Council's building inspection boss reveals shocking numbers on cladding failures.
Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change
'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly
Simon Wilson: Introducing Infra Boy Chris Bishop, the man with a big bold, not entirely coherent plan
An interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything
Grey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supply
Grey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'
High Court to hear fight over 1920s Epsom bungalow demolition
Group appealing work because of 'precedent it could set'.