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NZ short of 130,000 homes, could rise to 150,000
Population growth has outstripped housing supply again.
Repayment uncertain: Failed construction business owes creditor $23m
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$200m leaky building lawsuit: Litigants win latest round against James Hardie
"I adopt the argument for the plaintiffs" - Justice Christian Whata, High Court
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The biggest tram builder in the world provided a glimpse at Auckland's future.
Apartment site being offloaded at half price
The vendors are selling at a substantial loss.
James Kellow: Why is Auckland's Unitary Plan defying the critics?
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$1b Commercial Bay helps Precinct add $162m to valuations
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CBD traffic woes: Nelson St could re-open tonight
Auckland CBD could return to normal four days after panel fell from building.
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Metlifecare calls in award-winning architect
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'Indefinite mothballing': $67m St James revamp stalls
"The current situation ... remains at a standstill." - heritage manager Noel Reardon
Fletcher Building shares trade down
Fletcher in "a challenging cyclical and competitive environment " - Forsyth Barr analysts.
$300m buyback sign Fletcher 'back on track'
Signs the company is finally getting back on track.
McConnell stung $1.1M: Judge says building company's insolvency wielded as a weapon
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Fletcher to return $300m windfall to shareholders
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Builders bidding for work on razor-thin margins: BDO
The industry now divided into two camps: robust and fragile - BDO.