Not only does the Govt deny responsibility but they have conveniently found a scapegoat in those who do not share their political view, writes Bryan Gould.

Consents for 127 retirement village units is one feature of strong building consents data for December.

Bill English should look into a mirror next time he points the finger at Auckland Council for not doing enough to encourage affordable housing, writes Brian Rudman.

The building sector has taken off and Canterbury earthquake repairs are one of its biggest drivers.

Just over four months ago, printer Layton Armstrong and vet Charmaine Abraham began house-hunting in the Otahuhu/Mt Wellington area, looking at places going for about $400,000.

Property sector could face bills dwarfing the leaky building issue.

Online service makes it easier to find someone who'll get the job done

It's a tough retail environment across NZ, as new spending stats show weak spending, especially on discretionary items.

New Zealand's house building activity shrank in the first three months of the year as most new work was largely in non-residential construction.

Christchurch's loss has been Auckland's gain as demolition companies ship north thousands of metres of native timber salvaged from quake-damaged buildings.