Council fails to sell Auckland Film Studios — here's its excuse
No buyers emerge after two-year process, which kicked off after $37.5m grant for upgrades.
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Harcourts' agency owner liquidates, forms new company to continue
"Relationship breakdown" cited by the liquidator as the reason for the companies folding.
Ikea’s first NZ store: Watch drone footage
About 500 piles have now been driven 40-50m deep across the site, an executive says.
Auckland suburbs' state house development will take 100 years at current rate
In 2014, 10,500 new homes were planned.
Property Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail
'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.
What builder who wanted to fix state house didn't know
'One of a number of properties in Oranga that will be demolished under a single contract.'
$40 million Pakatoa Island no longer for sale
He's in the rare position of having one of the few privately owned islands in the Gulf.
Costco Wholesale New Zealand revenue soars
Accounts show exactly how popular the three-level store at Westgate is.
Watch: Sacked ELE worker sleeping in his car - 'I'm like a shrimp'
“I have a family to support, sending money to my daughters, brothers, mother and my wife.'
China Construction Bank's mortgagee sale: 33 units go for $25m+
The bank put places up for mortgagee sale via JLL last year, a sign of repayment distress.
Up or down? What new agency figures tell us about Auckland's housing market
'Median sales price at $1,045,000 was the highest for any month in 2023.' - Peter Thompson
New boss, gambling probes for $1.3b gaming giant SkyCity
It's been 12 weeks now since the company said Michael Ahearne is going. Who's taking over?
$26m buyer reneges on third Auckland house deal: What the sellers did
First, he failed to settle North Shore properties. Then, he did the same in Herne Bay.
ELE collapse: Owner accuses clients of not paying, Filipino ex-workers sleep in cars
'I urge you to consider the consequences of withholding payment': ELE owner to clients
Mega $62m apartment repairs: Residents return to high-rise CBD block
Apartments are gradually being handed back by the head contractor, Teak Construction.
Red flag: Russian-owned NZ company's liquidation highly unusual
The liquidation was quite out of the ordinary for several reasons, Pritesh Patel said.
Commercial, industrial property outlook: Where to for rents, occupancy?
A four-decade chart shows how Auckland returns have fluctuated - and where they're headed.
McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.
Biggest foreign investment deals of 2023
Which countries are most active, what sectors are they buying in and what prices are paid?
Three top-of-mind issues: Kiwi chief Clive Mackenzie
Housing shortage, the surge in migration, declining levels of construction: perfect storm?
Market close: NZ market set to finish year in the black
The NZX50 is up 2.5 per cent for the year.
Market close: NZ sharemarket rises as US markets near all-time highs
Expectations of a rate cut are buoying the US markets.
'How to counter negative headlines': finance boss Sam Stubbs
The move that set his career back three years, and reasons for optimism in 2024.
ELE group collapse: Māori workers caught out
Crown entity paid the money to support more Māori getting into the workforce.
ELE Group collapse: Immigration NZ seeks direct contact with fired workers
Visas give the workers the right to remain in this country while they are working.
ELE Group collapse: Pay cut, redundancy threat came before receivership
Collapsed company ELE was a 'good employer in a tough industry' - but now wages are gone.
Market close: NZ sharemarket lines up for strong finish to year
The NZX rose, bucking falls in the US markets.
ELE collapse: 750 Filipinos fired from sites
'Workers’ ability to stay here is now under threat, many will find it hard': Mikee Santos.
Market close: Mini-Budget fails to lift NZ sharemarket
Retail shares were dragged down as KMD Brands revealed poor sales data.
1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire business
ELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.
City Rail Link fight: YMCA wanted $18m, Auckland Council offered $262K
Arguments put that only three basement car park levels can now be built instead of six.
Watch: First look inside $310m Deloitte Centre, InterContinental Auckland luxury hotel
A new five-star hotel opens January 30. Deloitte will begin the shift from January 15.
Market close: Sharemarket dips as investors take profits
The NZX 50 index gained nearly 0.5 per cent for the week.