Property news

Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change

'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly

Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned

Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.

JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth

Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.

Xero founder Rod Drury got $12m for his Hawke's Bay mansion

The rich-lister's home set a record for the region.

Water funding remains problem for councils

A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.

Are 1576 new homes heading to the scrap heap? Full list of developments on hold at KO

Future of big housing developments hangs in the balance.

Hawke’s Bay apple industry: Newcomer buys 70ha of orchards amid industry shake-up

A German-owned newcomer has bought the apple orchards in Twyford.

Flaxmere lost New World, Havelock North gets new replacement store

Opening date announced for replacement supermarket in affluent, growing area.

Real estate agent wins court dispute over commission on $6.6m sale

Station was sold between brothers' trusts in a "family arrangement".

Freedom from secrecy and shame: How a sex abuse victim has transformed her life

'Now I live a life that I thought only existed in movies or books.'

Business backing huge solar farm fails, creditors want $12.3m

Council said the venture supported its aspirations. Now, it is a creditor.

Retirement village giant unveils $335m expansion at two NZ sites

Purchases allow the business with 36 existing villages to develop two more new ones.