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PM announces Govt’s new 43-item action plan
Today marks the last day of the Government’s third quarterly action plan.
Govt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent system
Govt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.
Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change
'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly
Simon Wilson: Introducing Infra Boy Chris Bishop, the man with a big bold, not entirely coherent plan
An interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything
Grey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supply
Grey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'
High Court to hear fight over 1920s Epsom bungalow demolition
Group appealing work because of 'precedent it could set'.
Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals
'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.
Court of Appeal rejects case over Harditex house cladding system
Appeal has involved a complete relitigation of most trial issues - decision out today.
'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.
McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.
Kāinga Ora set to cut about 330 jobs amid agency overhaul
Kāinga Ora is to cut 330 jobs in a second round of restructuring amid ongoing reviews.
'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket
'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.
Private developer offers to take over stalled Kāinga Ora development
The Government has already sunk $48m into Wellington's Arlington site.
First look inside $200m 118-shop outlet centre Mānawa Bay: major crime deterrent features
'What we have achieved is phenomenal.' - Airport retail boss Lucy Thomas on leasing centre
Whangārei painter scoops supreme win with picture-perfect interior colour work
An eye for detail sees the Premium Painting Solutions team named New Zealand's best.
Ruapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountable
Ruapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.
New airport mall 'more popular than we thought it was going to be'
'Main priority was getting people to the terminals. That was prioritised at all times.'
Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key
Why Fletcher Building needs $700m in extra capital
'Capital raise keeps the wolves from the door' - analyst Andrew Scott of Morgan Stanley.
Trading halt for Fletcher Building, $700m capital raise announced
Troubled business listed here and in Australia plans to tap investors for huge sum.
Fletcher Building woes: ‘Emergency’ $700m capital raise rumours surface
Analysts on both sides of the Tasman have said Fletcher Building may need to raise cash.
Letters: Chateau fiasco; heritage buildings must remain in NZ hands
OPINION: 'The challenge presented by the chateau could easily be dealt with.'
Private Auckland hospital doubles in size: New $3m robot, extra beds, surgical expansion
Three new procedure rooms and space for 15 extra beds have opened.
Gisborne's cyclone bridge debris to be cleared in next two to three months
'It’s great to see this programme of work progressing.'
Big win for ex-Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin in property dispute
Lawsuit was against the vendor of a retail unit bought six years ago by Hotchin's company.
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
Eleven most important topics before picking a builder: G.J. Gardner chief
'In a challenging economy, it pays to ask a few challenging questions.'
Supreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZ
Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.
Developer walks away from iconic Wellington site
Despite years of searching, no tenant has been found for Oriental Bay's Band Rotunda.
Focus: Calls for change after Auckland construction site’s block walls collapse
Scaffolding and up to eight block walls, each around 3m high toppled over like dominoes on a site in Auckland’s Glen Innes on May 16. Video / Carson Bluck, Cheree Kinnear
Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments
Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.
How Hawkins won giant $800m new Auckland Airport terminal contract
Downer-owned builder wins huge job, the largest private infrastructure job of its type.