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New Zealand’s 10 busiest builders
Winners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.

These are the Matariki events you don't want to miss this year
The magic of the night sky has aligned once more.

Argosy scoops supreme Property Council award for major Wellington project
'A stunning achievement and a great case study for engineers and the property industry.'

'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'

Time-lapse of construction work at Ayrburn near Arrowtown
Buildings on this 160-year-old farm have been restored and re-purposed. Video / Supplied

Retirement village, hotel and more planned for $200m+ Ayrburn near Arrowtown
'It will take us five years, hoping to be the most visited destination in Queenstown.'

Big reveal: What’s coming next to Ayrburn hospitality precinct near Arrowtown?
Winton Land CEO Chris Meehan reveals what is in store for the project, where a number of new bars and restaurants opened in December. Video / Jason Oxenham

Film director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits court
Court told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.

Small town, big appetite: The best places to eat and drink in Arrowtown right now
From fancy meals to NZ's best lamb you can take home, Arrowtown is a must-do for foodies.

Fergburger to open Fergbutcher
Fergburger has bought its meat supplier and will be converting it into a retail butchery.

$200m retirement village, luxury hotel gets green light near Arrowtown
'Do you want to live in a multi-level retirement apartment in the middle of a paddock?'

Property Insider: Billionaire's Auckland waterfront stadium aspirations
And a new bar at a venue outside Arrowtown pays tribute to the late Adrian Burr.

'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suit
The man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.

Flood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failure
Queenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.

'Desperation and necessity': 'Embarrassed' worker stole from till 165 times on CCTV
A former worker has been accused of selling thousands from the till of a Four Square.

Matariki: The what, why and where to know for this Friday
Your full guide to all things Matariki.

Blood from a stranger saved the life of young Arrowtown boy
Little Bodhi has had his life changed forever by a strangers kind act.

Hotel publicans in bitter dispute over funds
A glimpse inside a bitter dispute between business partners and former friends.

Power List: The top NZ retirement village owner operators
Six businesses own 47% of villages and 63% of units: we name the giants of the sector.

'Conditions are terrible': Mass rescue operation near Arrowtown during ultra-marathon
At least 110 people in the area needed to be evacuated; all athletes safe, organisers say.

NYE fireworks blaze: People seen leaving US billionaire’s property in black Range Rover
Locals outraged over lack of apology for fire and question permission given for fireworks