New ZealandCold reception to 'fridge'A proposed three-storey retail and apartment building on Ponsonby Rd is sparking debate about the merits of modern architecture along the famous character strip.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSubbie wins fight to get back its gearThe screech and hammer of tools returned to a Mainzeal construction site yesterday - but only as subcontractors were finally allowed to remove their equipment.10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Collapse painful for all but bossesImperilled are the jobs of hundreds of employees, and the financial future of numerous subcontractors, writes Brian Rudman. The latter are now at risk of being bankrupted for no fault of their own.10 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionContractor fails in bid to take gearA mainzeal contractor has been issued with a trespass order after trying to remove $1 million worth of equipment from an apartment building yesterday morning.09 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal failure lands debt on ratepayersThe collapse of Mainzeal Property and Construction will cost Auckland ratepayers millions to settle a leaky-building claim.07 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionStop work leaves leaky apartment dweller facing uncertain futureRaja Sharma invested his life savings in an apartment in Hobson Gardens after falling in love with New Zealand and immigrating with his wife to Auckland.07 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionRecession hammered building firms, say chiefsNew Zealand's commercial construction sector has been nailed into the ground by the recession, industry chiefs say, and Mainzeal Property and Construction's receivership came after a string of others.07 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal subcontractors: 'It's theft'Angry subcontractors are trying to retrieve their tools locked in a Wellington Mainzeal construction site after the company went into receivership.07 Feb 03:05 AM
ConstructionMainzeal work haltsWork has stopped on a number of Mainzeal developments around Auckland today after the construction firm was placed into receivership yesterday.06 Feb 11:25 PM
ConstructionMainzeal crash bad news for HorizonFallout from the Mainzeal receivership is hitting listed lines company, Horizon Energy.06 Feb 10:15 PM
ConstructionMainzeal goes into receivershipMainzeal Property and Construction - one of New Zealand's largest construction companies - has gone into receivership.06 Feb 02:30 AM
OpinionCharles Waldegrave: Find a real answer on housing affordabilityThe Greens, not always practical in these policy areas, have come up with a solution that addresses the problem, writes Charles Waldegrave.31 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionApartments drive building consentsConsents for 127 retirement village units is one feature of strong building consents data for December.29 Jan 10:30 PM
ConstructionGerman firm gets rebuilding contractsThe entrance of a European building products giant into the Christchurch rebuild market will increase competition in the industry.23 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionEngineer expands in mining sectorOne of New Zealand's largest mechanical engineering firms has expanded its presence in the mining equipment sector through its acquisition of a North Island manufacturer.23 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionCantometer shows lift in activityEconomic activity in Canterbury is gathering pace, according to the January edition of the ASB Bank's Cantometer.22 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionLocal project seeks to hire AustraliansAustralian workers are being sought for a large Auckland building project beginning soon, outraging NZ First leader Winston Peters, who says Kiwis have been snubbed.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRebuild staff in demandSkills shortages for the Christchurch rebuild and a lack of homes in Auckland are likely to be key factors influencing the employment sector in 2013, a report says.15 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionQuake repairs lift building sectorThe building sector has taken off and Canterbury earthquake repairs are one of its biggest drivers.09 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionNZ new home consents rise againThe number of consents issued for new homes continued a 20-month growth trend by rising again in November, show figures out today.08 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleHomes of the year: Artistic decor plusOriginally published on June 16, this Westmere home combines quirky architecture with artistic decor to create the creative's dream house.27 Dec 04:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher fined after worker's injuryFletcher Construction was fined $45,000 today for a health and safety breach while workers pulled down Christchurch's quake-battered Hotel Grand Chancellor.20 Dec 06:11 AM
BDBDConstructionRebuild helps economy grow 0.2pcThe New Zealand economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the September quarter, pushed up by increased building activity.19 Dec 10:47 PM
