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Bankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapse

The developer was tipped into bankruptcy by Carters over a $225k building supplies debt.

From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline

Te Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.

How do architects design homes when they are for themselves?

Could architects say they are the 'perfect client' when they design their own new homes?

Judge orders failed property developer to fork out $750k

Twice-bankrupted Ritesh Mani's Eco-Smart Homes owed more than $750,000 to a supplier.

'Making the most of a recovering economy' – Metlifecare chief on 2026

What of 2026? 'We will need to move quickly and smartly to capture the momentum.'

Housing handbrake easing as economists tip steady price growth in 2026

The housing market could bounce back in 2026, but Kiwis need to feel safe in their jobs.

NZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emerges

The country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.

How a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket opening

He started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.

Farmers, companies fined $108,000 for Waikato dairy effluent discharges

The effluent discharges were all in Te Awamutu area in March or August 2024.

'Clever way to deal with a slow market' - apartment developer offering two-year mortgage suspension

Developer John Love says the market is slow, so he is offering an unusual apartment deal.

Ex-mayor bids to bowl Kāinga Ora flats for new seafront apartments

Former mayor Peter Tennent has bid to buy and demolish the 1940s Kāinga Ora flats.

Payment battle: Builder and apartment owners clash over $3m-$4m Quattro repair bill

The body corporate claims Teak owes money for delays and defective work.

Real NZ house values down 31.3% since peak of October 2021

New REINZ data only focuses on month-to-month changes.

$3.7m loss for Rodd & Gunn after Canadian problems

Although the retailer generated more revenue in 2025, it also took a big hit from Canada.

Victopia owners near end of $72m, six-year repair saga as scaffolding comes off

Doughnut-shaped top scaffolding is scheduled to be removed by January 8 as works finish.

How much underground water will the new Waiwera Thermal Springs use?

The old pools used 292,000 cubic metres annually. The new ones could take 325,000cu m.