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Property Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?
Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.

'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill
Fletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.

Nine fires in five years: Environment Court rules on scrap metal dealer
Training, stockpile monitoring and management and lithium battery handling orders made.

Inside NZ Post’s $250m facility transforming parcel delivery
It's been worked on for several years and can process over 500k parcels at peak capacity.

First look: Inside stage one of new Wānaka retirement village
Nothing for under $1m here: the starting point is $1.24m, but prices go up to $4.5m.

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

Inside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.

Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.

Supermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei site
As Springs Flat project moves ahead, hapū have raised cultural and environmental concerns.

'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-compliance
Business under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper

Agents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on sale
The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.

WorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killed
Tragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.

Roger Partridge: Policy whiplash risks eroding NZ's investment stability
OPINION: Policy unpredictability is now seen as a genuine investment risk.

NZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emerges
The country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.

Why Te Arai dune house is a standout
A ferry terminal, hotels, waterfront apartments, eye-catching new homes: who won awards?

‘Trusted’ builders to certify their own work
The changes are the latest in the Government's moves to make building more efficient.

Twenty new buildings planned for Takapuna campground site
Details are out with big plans for the much-loved beachfront site on the waterfront.

Auckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feeding
Neighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.

Watch: 'Modern-day cowboy' - More homeowners cry foul over roofing group
Former bachelor star Art Green is the brand ambassador for online platform, Roofbuddy.

$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel
The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.