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Proposed surf park estimated to bring $600m boost for Auckland

The proposed Auckland Surf Park is currently in the final consenting stage.

Top female building apprentice urges others to give it a go

Jess Nielsen has reached new heights as a female apprentice.

Scott Perry rebuilds WWII wooden patrol craft

Scott Perry needed a project to help rebuild himself and Kuparu - a 72-foot WWII wooden patrol craft - was it. Video / The Northern Advocate

'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture award

It's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.

Herne Bay Richlister's boatshed, tree works, pool plans prompt High Court action

Waterfront tree tussle has competing property owners in court.

Wellington cycleway developers warned after deaths of little blue penguins

DoC has issued a formal warning over deaths amid Wellington-Petone cycleway work.

Environment Court allows $300m Bayswater marina apartment scheme

The original plans for a 250-residence scheme have been cut savagely to 64 units today.

'Dominos falling' - receivers selling 11 unfinished Auckland apartment blocks

'Wake-up call for anyone pushing the Auckland intensify agenda.'

Auckland like you've never seen it: Giant artwork's forest canopy to enfold city view

"Important to me that the artwork operated on a macro and micro scale." - Sara Hughes.

'I miss him every day': Son speaks after tradie electrocuted at work

An electrician is now defending WorkSafe charges following Craig Johnston's death.

New loss on Auckland property deposit linked to $2.3m Mt Eden deal

Both cases have similarities: deposits paid, deals never settled and one man with links.

Auckland towers planned on site of Downtown carpark

Exclusive: Auckland councillors have still to approve the sale of the carpark building.

New fuel station to bring greater competition to Whanganui market

A price disparity with adjacent regions has created a need for more stations in Whanganui.

Concrete data points to NZ building slowdown

Another fall in concrete production indicates an eventual decline in building activity.

Why $65.4b Super Fund is pouring millions into plans for new 5000-residence hub

'Sometimes difficult for us to find domestic investment opportunities of sufficient scale'

'Big loss': Popular Auckland Warehouse store to shut after 28 years

The Warehouse says it is 'extremely disappointed to find ourselves in this situation'.