ConstructionSingapore govt's spree reaches $1.2bThe Singaporean Government's sovereign wealth fund is expanding its New Zealand property holdings after taking a 49 per cent stake in 10 major properties for about $1.2 billion in the last year.27 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionIndex slips after profit drops at FonterraNew Zealand shares fell, led by Fonterra Shareholders' Fund, after the world's biggest dairy exporter lowered its guidance for dividends25 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionGovt targets cost of building consentsCouncils may soon face private sector competition for issuing building consents again, as part of a Government drive to make housing more affordable.23 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesExecutive Success: Architect of her own futureAs Wellington Airport's $58 million airport terminal extension rises out of the ground, more than 15,000 passengers continue to fly in and out each day.19 Mar 04:30 PM
ConstructionTribeca Homes company placed into liquidationPart of troubled housing development empire Tribeca Homes has been placed into liquidation by creditors.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Construction$220m of new work plannedAuckland's rapidly expanding economy has prompted the city's biggest private developer to announce $220 million of new work.16 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionLiu in council face-offDonghua Liu demolished a stone wall and cut down trees allegedly without permission on land where he plans to build an ambitious housing project in Auckland.16 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionFletcher Building drives index higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Fletcher Building, as investors were drawn to firms that have under-performed the benchmark index.16 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionNew $220m buildings unveiled (+ pics)New Zealand's biggest private property developer, Mansons TCLM, is planning three big new Auckland office blocks worth $220 million.15 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionBuilding firm collapses - owing $5.5mAuckland building contractor Valiant Homes has collapsed with creditors chasing almost $5 million from it.09 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionPonsonby site moving aheadConstruction of Ponsonby's new $220 million Vinegar Lane and Cider Building projects is well under way.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBuilding slump in Oz continuesConstruction activity in Australia continued to fall in February as an interest rate cut failed to encourage new orders.08 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionNZ's biggest apartment planA new $300 million 800-unit Albany project, promoted as New Zealand's largest residential apartment development, has just been announced. Martin 04 Mar 10:35 PM
BDBDConstruction'Defective' cladding used in schoolsCarter Holt Harvey's cladding sheets and systems used in 880 school buildings were "inherently defective", the Court of Appeal has heard.04 Mar 06:28 PM
Banking and financeCrisis persists despite building riseBuilding activity has reached its strongest growth rate in almost 15 years and is up sharply in the latest quarter, but critics say it is still not helping relieve Auckland's housing crisis.04 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Up and away - market takes offIt has been a big week for the sharemarket as the reporting season continues and stocks make big price moves.26 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionChorus paces rise in sharemarket indexNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Chorus as its first-half earnings met with market expectations. Xero rose to a four-month high as a seller exited the stock.23 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher increase spending on landFletcher Building spent $57 million on land in the latest half year, well up on the $28 million it spent in the last full year.23 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionGovt grant for firm that later failedNew Zealand's biggest off-site housing manufacturer received a $287,500 Government grant before Prime Minister John Key opened its Kumeu factory.22 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionProduction up in Fletcher's China plantFletcher Building's new $77 million hi-tech Formica Group plant in China is running at close to half-capacity, two years after it opened.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionNick Russell: Court decision on insolvency victory for the little guySmall business owners, particularly in the construction industry, should be breathing a sigh of relief this week.19 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionStock slides as Fletcher earnings dropBad business purchases here and in Australia hit Fletcher Building's bottom line result yesterday, leaving some shareholders keen to sell.18 Feb 06:15 PM
ConstructionCourt ruling on claw-backs welcomedA Supreme Court ruling that clears up a contentious area of insolvency law could put a hand brake on liquidators trying to claw back funds.18 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionBig win in 'claw-back' caseThe Supreme Court has today unanimously reversed an earlier ruling on liquidators' abilities to claw back money, which subcontractors and tradespeople had rallied against.17 Feb 11:15 PM
ConstructionMP plays wait and see on bridge SkyPathNorthcote MP Jonathan Coleman won't say whether he supports the SkyPath proposed for beneath the Auckland Harbour Bridge but he is in favour of people using the bridge.16 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionIndustry chief welcomes house factoryAn industry chief has welcomed the new Matrix house-building factory in Trentham.16 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionPM: SkyCity centre got too 'flash'John Key says the SkyCity convention centre plan grew in both size and "flashness" until public backlash persuaded the Government not to spend any more money on it.15 Feb 07:50 PM
