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In 2020, owner said fencing was temporary and surrounded a site of building renovations.
Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change
'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly
Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals
'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.
Court of Appeal rejects case over Harditex house cladding system
Appeal has involved a complete relitigation of most trial issues - decision out today.
Expressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls through
The former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.
'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.
‘Time has arrived’ for capital gains tax, says ANZ boss Antonia Watson
Watson made clear she was opposed to any tax on unrealised gains.
Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key
Big win for ex-Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin in property dispute
Lawsuit was against the vendor of a retail unit bought six years ago by Hotchin's company.
Eleven most important topics before picking a builder: G.J. Gardner chief
'In a challenging economy, it pays to ask a few challenging questions.'
Supreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZ
Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.
Fourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairs
An owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.
Eight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Mayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.
First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate
Consortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.
Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court
Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record
Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.
Property Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investor
Big investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.
Stink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to court
Watercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.
Developer Shundi Customs vs builder China Construction in High Court over $300m Seascape
Dispute follows China Construction winning an August 2 tribunal adjudication.
New house-building business couldn't survive downturn: $8.9m liabilities
KPMG will now go about realising assets in an attempt to repay company debts.
Property Insider: Seascape adjudication decision awards $33m; Carrie Bradshaw index
Developer to pay builder China Construction New Zealand $33m.
'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axed
Meanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.
Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
Now Du Val investors and creditors want their money.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount
Receivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.
The five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay deal
Buying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.
Property Insider: ‘Wind pressure’ on Seascape; Du Val estimated to owe $250m; new Ikea roof
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson explains what steps the council will take on the skyscraper.
Biggest deal of 2024: Sir Peter Jackson’s links to $105m Lyall Bay purchase
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'Suspended' - building work on NZ's tallest apartment tower
Dispute between China Construction and developer Shundi Customs: Work suspended.
Du Val Group: Andrew Bayly quizzed over statutory management
Complexity and scale meant immediate government intervention was required - Bayly.