ConstructionDriving at Rainbow's EndConstruction of a new $1.2 million driving attraction at Rainbow's End Theme Park is well advanced.04 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher considers options after Three Kings rulingFletcher Residential is pondering a damning Environment Court ruling over its plans for a $1.2b housing estate in Auckland's Three Kings quarry pit.04 Aug 12:10 AM
ConstructionCourt demands change to Three Kings plansThe Environment Court has ruled that a string of issues must be addressed before Fletcher Residential can develop a new $1.2b housing estate.03 Aug 01:30 AM
ConstructionTax-dodging tradie cops record banCecil Sinclair has lost his building licence and copped a record three-year ban.02 Aug 09:50 PM
ConstructionWaterview Connection to open next yearAuckland's new $1.4 billion twin-tunnel Waterview Connection will open early next year.02 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Council must stay cool to buildCOMMENT: There's a cargo cult hysteria erupting over the magical cure-all abilities of Auckland Council's proposed unitary plan.02 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionBuilding rate highest in a decadeActivity in Auckland and surrounding regions has pushed residential building consents to their highest annual total in more than a decade.29 Jul 12:12 AM
BDBDConstructionAuckland-driven $37b construction boom aheadThe pipeline of new Auckland housing will underpin a longer construction boom for the country.26 Jul 04:20 AM
Construction$140m cash boost for China-based bankChina Construction Bank New Zealand has received a $140 million capital injection from its Beijing-based parent.25 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmHolm: Term deposit ladder keeps funds accessibleCOMMENT: Investing in instalments can have advantages over making a one-off deposit.15 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionCompanies leading rebuild paid outrageous salariesTwo publicly-owned companies spearheading the city's rebuild have average salary rates in excess of $120,000.14 Jul 08:00 PM
OpinionLara Bennett: Retentions rules come at a priceCOMMENT: The practical impacts of this new legislation will be significant and will ripple across the entire supply chain.13 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionBuilders confident in prefab demandsThe prefabrication construction sector can handle Government demands for modular Auckland residences, says its boss.12 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionFletcher clear to buy HigginsFletcher Building has gained Commerce Commission clearance to acquire rival construction company Higgins Group.08 Jul 09:39 PM
ConstructionBullied office worker awarded $18kAn office administrator bullied, abused and sexually harassed by her boss has been awarded $18,000 in compensation.08 Jul 12:54 AM
ConstructionFletcher heads to UK on big recruitment driveOur biggest building company is off to London as it searches for new staff to help keep up with a massive boom in construction work.07 Jul 10:00 PM
ConstructionConfidence lift sets the scene for inflation riseA tightening labour market and a slight lift in pricing intentions are among the early signs that inflation may finally be starting to edge up.05 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionWorld's biggest builder arrives in NZChina Construction is massive and now it's here - having just won the contract to build a huge new hotel on Auckland's waterfront.04 Jul 01:10 AM
BDBDAgribusinessOptimism jumps on construction and tourismBusiness optimism jumps on the back of construction and tourism industries.30 Jun 02:00 AM
ConstructionResidential consents hit record levelsThe value of all residential buildings based on those consents is $11.4 billion.29 Jun 11:09 PM
Construction$60m 'mega-mill' sight for saw eyesThe half-hectare $60 million Red Stag Timber "mega-mill" is almost as big as a rugby field and the materials and construction techniques used were unusual.29 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionFloor torn in $40m Pak'nSave constructionHalf the floor of one of New Zealand's biggest new supermarkets at a $40 million Tauranga scheme has been torn up and re-laid, the store's owner says.29 Jun 05:56 AM
ConstructionPlans for hundreds of apartments ditchedSome of the planned projects were badly located, too expensive or not what the market wanted.28 Jun 09:40 PM
ConstructionYou can stay profitable with sustainable optionCompact, liveable cities can be the most efficient places for people to live, writes Helen Twose.27 Jun 09:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyTime to bring it on, NationalCOMMENT: The Government's actions have been begrudging, delayed and lacking conviction.25 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionChina option to speed infrastructureLocal government's infrastructure-building monopoly could be removed and Chinese contractors could take the lead.24 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionAgency idea puzzles top officialA top Auckland Council official has questioned whether a new Auckland urban development authority is needed.23 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPenny Hulse: Industry needs to move over house build delayCOMMENT: So why are the houses that we so desperately need not being built? In my view, the supply of land is not the main problem.20 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionProperty leader backs idea of development authorityThe prospect of a powerful new Auckland urban development authority has been welcomed by a real estate industry leader.20 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionKey flags China options for cityJohn Key is allowing companies - including from China - to fund and build some of Auckland's infrastructure.19 Jun 09:20 PM
ConstructionPM floats urban development authorityPrime Minister John Key has floated the idea of a powerful new agency to oversee major building projects.19 Jun 08:30 PM
BDBDConstructionFletcher signs $130m housing deal with CrownFletcher Building's residential division has signed a deal with the government to build 196 homes on Crown land.16 Jun 11:20 PM
BDBDConstructionConstruction pushes higher NZ growthNew Zealand's economy has grown at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter of 2016.15 Jun 11:15 PM
