New ZealandChristchurch housing 'worst it's been''It feels like there is no hope left out there.' There are concerns in Christchurch that the city's housing situation is more dire than ever, with families squatting in the red zone.26 Nov 10:08 PM
ConstructionBuilders pressure Reserve Bank on loansThe building industry has stepped up pressure on the Reserve Bank over its loan to value ratio (LVR) loan restrictions.26 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionProtesters lose building battlesAnti-development protectionists lost fights at a beach north of Auckland and in Arch Hill this month.25 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionWind farm building runs out of puffThe decade-long surge in big wind farm building in New Zealand is nearing an end with no new projects in the pipeline as the sector booms around the world.24 Nov 04:30 PM
Construction'Huge wave' of building work on wayMaking houses more affordable in Auckland will require far more land to be freed up .20 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeConstruction firm surge still not enoughThe construction industry has grown by 10,000 firms since 2002, a new Government report shows, but still lacks capacity to deal with current massive demand.20 Nov 03:05 AM
ConstructionBunnings gets OK for Grey Lynn storeA controversial new Bunnings store on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn, Auckland, has been approved.20 Nov 02:53 AM
ConstructionStrongest growth in decades tippedNew Zealand is on the cusp of its best year for economic growth in 10 years, says UBS NZ chief economist Robin Clements.19 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionBuilding consent process streamlinedThe Government is aiming to streamline the building consent process in a multi-pronged attack on red tape.18 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionCut building rules: JonesFormer minister of building and housing Shane Jones wants to simplify renovation compliance measures and cut costs.17 Nov 04:30 PM
Small BusinessGovt targets 'incentives' for buildersBuilders may be forced to disclose any gifts they receive as rewards for buying building products as part of govt moves to drive down building material costs.06 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeNew-home builds on holdOne of NZ's largest home builders says new loan restrictions have cost it 24 new-home builds in the first month alone - and it expects more as the policy bites.30 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionTransmission Gully work to start in 2014Construction on the Transmission Gully alternative route to Wellington will begin in the second half of next year, Prime Minister John Key announced today29 Oct 11:45 PM
ConstructionInside NZ's new generation prisonInmates moving through the country's new $300 million prison will be able to track their path to freedom.28 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionBuilding boom creates jobsPositions for 16,000 people are available now and 200,000 jobs have been advertised since January on one of NZ's biggest employment websites.23 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionAuckland job market boomCity's unemployment at lowest level since 2011 with average pay up to $1135 a week, writes Anne Gibson.22 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionCoastal homes battle heats upTwo families have been accused of blocking a hapu from developing its coastal Northland property say they are out to protect the environment.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake repairs 'painfully slow'The rate of repairs to earthquake-damaged Housing New Zealand homes in Christchurch has been slammed for being "painfully slow".21 Oct 04:38 AM
ConstructionBunnings vs Grey Lynn: Battle heats upThe battle over a proposed controversial Bunnings in Grey Lynn will likely be headed for the Environment Court - irrespective of a decision by planning commissioners.14 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionDaycare weighs into Bunnings debateKindercare and the St James Kindergarten are opposing Bunnings Warehouse Grey Lynn, raising safety and health threats to children.09 Oct 09:30 PM
ConstructionNew home plan no quick fixThe first batch of 6000 new homes for fast-track residential development in Auckland has got a lukewarm response from property experts.09 Oct 04:30 PM
