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The resilient house
"It is not enough to design purely for life safety," says Auckland architect Barry Copeland.
Christchurch earthquake: From tragedy, a chance to start afresh
Out of the rubble of one of NZ's greatest tragedies could come one of the world's most celebrated cities if we get Christchurch's rebuild right.
Police name six more quake victims
The names of six more people who police have confirmed died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake have been released.
Brownlee takes hard line on damaged heritage buildings
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says if he had his way, most of Christchurch's heritage buildings would be bowled tomorrow.
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Making Queen St a pedestrian mall won't fix tired old hick town look
We need better shop verandas and input from property moguls and their tenants.
Queen St car ban touted by Council
NZ's premier retail street could be blocked to vehicles and turned into a mall in a move reminiscent of New York's reclaiming Broadway for pedestrians.
Report: Waterfront development to generate $4.29bn
Redevelopment of Auckland's waterfront will generate $4.29bn in jobs and investment by 2040, a report says.
Infamous Chicago tower to be felled
A notorious residential tower in Chicago is to be demolished in January.
Failed canal property plan blamed on court ruling
One of the backers of the $100m Wairoa River Canal Project south of Auckland has blamed the Environment Court for rejecting it.
Critics slate heritage award for 'facadism'
A heritage architecture award for the remnants of Auckland's Jean Batten Building has offended preservationists.