EconomyBuilding consents up 17pc - units, quake homes approvedThe number of new homes approved for construction in August was up 17 per cent, the second month of increases, with retirement units and earthquake-related replacement homes lifting the numbers, says Statistics New Zealand. 29 Sep 10:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateInvestment welcome mat rolled out for Chinese Deputy PremierChinese Deputy Premier, Hui Liangyu, got concrete proof that Chinese investment in New Zealand is welcomed, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Wellington today.27 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandCommunity groups face big costs claim from Masonic Hotel developerCommunity groups and the Historic Places Trust face a huge claim for costs from the developer who wants to turn the Masonic Hotel 06 Sep 05:30 PM