Excavation row: Owner 'wants to get it fixed', then consent
It's unclear how long the repair work will take at the Kingsland property.
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'Dangerous' Auckland home renovation shut down
"If the place is dangerous, it needs to be fixed immediately as there are lives at risk."
Letters: Time to look at better building
Multi-storey timber buildings have already been erected in London and Australia.
Workmanship and attention to detail clinches building apprentice award
Results were announced at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club on Friday.
Apprentice severely injured: Building companies to pay $170,000
Jeremy Haldane, 17, was crushed by a 400kg piece of timber roof framing in November 2017.
34,500 new homes planned for South Auckland
Drury and Pukekohe to grow by more than the population of Palmerston North.
Auckland building consents hit record in year to June
The building sector remains inundated with work.
James Kellow: Why is Auckland's Unitary Plan defying the critics?
COMMENT: Massive overhaul of zoning in Auckland has led to better housing prospects.
OECD: Govt needs to make significant changes to KiwiBuild
The KiwiBuild reset has been pushed out yet again and is now expected next month.
Tauranga a 'city in crisis' as report reveals major housing shortfall
Tauranga a 'city in crisis' as report reveals major housing shortfall. /YouTube/Tauranga City Council
Community concerns over Porirua housing redevelopment
Neighbours call for more engagement over a housing plan in their backyard.
Listen: Arden sticks with target of 100,000 KiwiBuild houses
KiwiBuild's web site today shows just 83 homes finished.
Mike Hosking: No magic trick will save KiwiBuild
Comment: Even Houdini couldn't pull this rabbit from shambles of Twyford's hat.
US private equity moves into trailer parks
For investors, mobile homes are cash cows and a ripe target for consolidation.
Focus: Walk through of a Bunnings flat pack home that is going up in Onehunga
Focus: Walk through of a Bunnings flat pack home that is going up in Onehunga / Dean Purcell
Wellington consents up, but housing deficit remains
District Plan "close to breaking point" in some places and needs to change.
Govt intervenes in construction shake-up after firms collapse
The Govt and NZ's biggest construction companies have devised a plan to fix the sector.
New $55m Manukau 'tech park' to fix tradie shortage
Manukau Institute of Technology to build new $55m trades school.
Bella Vista claims: Haters gonna hate, says councillor
Tauranga City Council 'unequivocally rejects' claims about failed subdivision.
Hosking: KiwiBuild incompetence leaves Wanaka houses unsold
COMMENT: If you can't build and sell a house in Wanaka you're in the wrong game.
'It's really cheap to build here, it's nuts': Expat Kiwi on why she won't rush home
Outfit with own supply chain would force pricing rethink, says expert.
Council, builder, developer sued for $36m over defects
Developer, architect, engineer among those being sued over defects in apartment building.
'Gobsmacked': Former KiwiBuild boss suing Housing Ministry for dismissal
Barclay was extremely disappointed MHUD had divulged details of an employment matter.
Former KiwiBuild head resigned amid 'leadership complaints'
The reason for Barclay's resignation on January 18 had previously been unknown.
KiwiBuild ballot 'temporary measure' admits Twyford
Of the 98 KiwiBuild homes offered for sale in 2018 ballots, 48 have not been sold.
Student lives in van for 18 months to avoid skyrocketing Wellington rents
Jonathan Ford studied fulltime while living in van and it was "the best year of my life".
'Pretty gutted' – Twyford on missing first year KiwiBuild target
The Govt promised to build 1000 by July but Twyford is only expecting 300 to be built.
Auckland waterfront 'do-up' offers stunning city views
Century-old Auckland waterfront home needs renovating, but has a CV of $1.9m.
Why man smashed windows of a house he helped build
Matthew Healey picked up rocks on the site and hurled them at 20 double-glazed windows.
Govt taking right steps to ease obscene housing crisis: study
Tauranga and Auckland are among the top 10 least affordable cities in the world.
Tiny houses: Rent-to-buy cheaper than weekly rent in Auckland
Finding it hard to break into the Auckland property market? Tiny houses could change that.
REINZ welcomes Tindall's KiwiBuild interest
REINZ welcomes Tindall's KiwiBuild involvement
Mega urban development agency announced
Councils will be consulted but will not have power to veto Government plans.
Government's powerful planning authority to be set up by 2020: Twyford
The new authority will have the power to override Auckland Council planning decisions.