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Apartments or supermarket: $40m Herne Bay project sparks debate

A stoush is brewing about what constitutes the best use of the land.

The potential $40m sale that could eclipse property records

'Super penthouse has not gone unconditional but we have had an offer.'

More upbeat business sentiment points to economic growth - NZIER

The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion finds more firms feeling upbeat.

Multimillionaire plans new $40m supermarket for posh Auckland suburb

NZ's wealthiest suburb is set to get a new supermarket.

Shortage of plumbing, electrical and glass supplies

Hold-ups across the sector after suppliers expected a downturn and reduced advance orders.

'Offensive elitist edifice': Five-year Waiheke marina fight ramps up

Luck hasn't blessed this cause so far.

'Overlooked': Kiwi company's shares surge 300 per cent in 10 months

Share price rise expected to continue, with its fortunes partly pegged to housing sector.

Tenancy law change 'too hard': Landlord's threat to keep homes empty

Empty rentals preferable to 'being stuck with tenant from hell', says property specialist.

Homeware giant Nido collapses into receivership

Magsons trades as Nido, this country's largest store of its type.

Opponents lose Appeal Court attempt against Waiheke's first commercial marina

Legal challenge fails, judges find in favour of marina developers.

House builders suffer appliance supply shortage

Stovetops, range hoods and ovens in particularly short supply.

More details revealed on why Bunnings store closed

Landlord intends to expand store but no re-opening date given.

America's Cup: $6m savings as council defers ferry terminal upgrades

"We've had to bite the bullet and make modest changes," Auckland councillor says.

'Tight' NZ timber supplies, price rise forecast

Going from spring to summer, timber supplies forecast to be short.

What happens to markets, post Covid?

Investors are pondering what markets will look like, post Covid-19.

Fletcher forecasts making $100m more in first six months

Fletcher to make nearly $100m more this year than last.