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Builders fined for 'incompetent work'

Two builders have copped fines from the industry watchdog for their negligent and incompetent work - and one has lost his trading licence.

Commercial property owners join leaky homes suit

The owners of 22 business units have joined a lawsuit of 80 property owners against James Hardie over its Titanboard product.

Auckland's new zoning maps released

Auckland residents and ratepayers can now see if their suburbs are destined for new multi-storey developments.

Economy growing faster than expected

Our economy appears to be humming along, with latest GDP stats showing a 0.9 percent lift in economic activity.

Stephen Scrivens: Regulation straitjacket holds back innovation

A combination of over-regulation and over-taxation is a sure way to destroy a stressed business, writes Stephen Scrivens.It is inconceivable that any politician will willingly reduce taxes but the Government could cut red tape

Auckland rezoning maps set to be released

Auckland Council is understood to be releasing maps tomorrow showing large swathes of suburban Auckland being rezoned for multiple townhouses and apartments.

Convention centre building starts with a bang

Work begins on the International Convention Centre today with the demolition of the wall at the Hobson St site.

Residents allege Govt breached Treaty

Maori residents near a controversial housing project in Mangere have lodged an urgent claim with the Waitangi Tribunal.

Fletcher Building gets 'Rainbow Tick'

Fletcher Building has become the first company of its kind to achieve Rainbow Tick certification.

Christchurch rebuild programme 'unachievable'

The report gave the programme a red rating, and said it was highly likely to need more money.

Leaky school fight goes to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will decide whether or not parts of the Ministry of Education's lawsuit against Carter Holt Harvey can proceed.

Building consents surge 5 per cent in October

What will happen in your backyard?

INTERACTIVE: Confidential maps show a big squeeze in some of Auckland's poshest and poorest streets.

Relief for homeowners in reforms

Homeowners will probably be able to build a fence, carport or more without the need for a resource consent under major reforms to planning laws.

Auckland builders desperate for workers

Auckland builders are recruiting foreigners to beat a desperate shortage of skilled labour which threatens to undermine house-building targets.

Fletcher tipped to sell insulation business

Tower rising above net threat

Internet shopping's power has not hurt NZX-listed Precinct Properties' ambitious plans for its $550 million, 38-level Downtown tower.

NZ's $550m skyscraper ready for action

Developers of Auckland's tallest and most striking new office tower have told investors that plans are advancing well.