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'Panic attack': Aucklanders shocked by council rates hikes
One single mum says she had a panic attack after seeing her new rates bill.
One single mum says she had a panic attack after seeing her new rates bill.
Report's 'findings and recommendations are very benign', said Grant Swanepoel of Jarden.
As house values record their biggest fall in 14 years and real estate agents see sales decrease, experts explain how the power is returning to buyers. Video / NZ Herald
Live stream of watchdog's investigation into the building sector.
How loud will the watchdog bark? Are we being ripped off for house-building materials?
"Housing affordability remains significantly stretched despite values falling."
11 big buildings, solid international tenants and nearly 2000 car parks - but no takers.
'Clear warning signs of immense pressure': Builders desperate for staff.
Booze battle muzzling bid: Inappropriate time and cost, lawyers say.
More than 100 stores will sell fashion, athletic/leisure items and homeware brands.
Experts said Graeme Hart could be booking development margins of up to 20 per cent.
Fee rise met with negative feedback.
Rapid rise of new homes across the region, earthquake rebuild in full swing.
Couple say they believe national brands are not necessarily "safer" for home buyers.
Taskforce established to investigate ways to resolve the plasterboard shortage.
All up, 34 creditors claim from business involved in a 122-property project.
Nourish owns and operates restaurants in Auckland, Taupō, Wellington and Queenstown.
Creditors claim big-time as $85m Onehunga projects await buyers.
All up, architects won prizes for 41 area projects - the work was seen as outstanding.
Herne Bay has many other liquor outlets, but also schools and parks, opponents say.
The sector continues to see expansion.
"As silly as it was going high, it's just as silly going low," says RVA president.
'Duopoly was allowed to silently wage anti-competitive land wars on one another.' - Clark.
Spoiler alert: how this builder managed to avoid the Gib crisis. Look and learn.
Whether the rodents were rats or mice was not specified.
Buyers more cautious, vendors want best prices.
Good news for many as it gave them hope of getting townhouses soon.
The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.
A $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.