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‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules

Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns

Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.

'Biggest New World upgrade in NZ' - what was happening before the fire?

'This was the biggest New World upgrade in NZ because that store is the flagship.'

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1

Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.

Heritage NZ ‘deeply disappointed’ by stripped protection for Gordon Wilson Flats

The decision to delist the building has reignited the city's heritage debate.

Burning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitable

The store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.

South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m

The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.

'Start of something big': Bay tradie named NZ's top building apprentice

Scott Davies, from Tauranga, won the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge.

'Potentially catastrophic': Youth videoed scaling 220m Auckland high-rise crane

Such stunts can be tragic for the individual and their family, a construction boss warns.

'Unauthorised modifications': Developer, builder fined $35,000

A judge convicted the businesses after changes were made to a level-18 penthouse.

Property Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa deal

He backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?

Couple's renovation dream almost derailed by court's error in $8k window dispute

They won a case over incorrect window sizes but the decision had 'serious errors'.

Steven Joyce: AI is key to unlocking New Zealand's economic potential

OPINION: AI offers huge opportunities amid current economic challenges.

'Spiritual crisis': Pastor fined for building unconsented church, Christian group millions in debt

The church faces $80,000 in fines, has more than $2m debt, and faces calls to sack pastor.

New 12-level $290m University of Auckland student block planned

Singaporeans involved in the new deal, Precinct to sell 80% of the development when done.

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming

'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'