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Kāinga Ora takes control of four Build Partners' housing sites

The move came after concerns subcontractors were not being paid.

Public service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PM

Surgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.

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?

Christopher Luxon reveals nine Govt targets to be delivered by 2030

The Government announces a suite of policy as Parliament returns for another sitting week.

Far North trust plans 28 units to house elderly in Kaitāia

Homes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.

Focus: Changes to building supplies regulations

PM Luxon and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced three major changes to building supplies to address shortages . Video / Mark Mitchell

'Silver lining' of immigration: New house consents plummet, what might change that?

'For every three people coming into New Zealand, we need a new house.' - Mike Blackburn.

Iwi react to plans for vast new Remuera retirement village

There are concerns about the plans blocking viewshafts to sacred mountains.

$148m development dispute: Hawkins granted interim injunction in battle with Farmers owners

The builder and owners of the apartment, retail and dining project have gone to court.

Housing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rules

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's been pushing for an extension, now Chris Bishop's granted it.

Focus: Empty Chateau Tongariro cost taxpayers millions

The historic hotel is costing taxpayers $2.2m a year in maintenance costs. Video / NZHerald

Public-private partnerships, Chateau Tongariro and building consents | Focus Morning Bulletin March 21, 2024

The Government considers private investors to build more Kiwi schools, how much Chateau Tongariro is costing taxpayers to sit empty and why Tauranga’s been labelled the country’s most ‘unaffordable city’ in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald

Auckland house builder Selah Homes liquidated: What went wrong?

Secured creditors listed include the BNZ, PlaceMakers and The Warehouse.

NZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists return

The goods deficit narrowed as we imported less, despite falling export returns.

Israel Adesanya building apartments in Auckland

This is Adesanya's first foray into apartments, having previously developed townhouses.

$1b+ Oyster Group fund suspends investor withdrawals, selling properties

It says the fund must keep capital to meet its needs and service higher borrowing costs.