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$300m+ Bayswater Marina plans win consent
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RMA overhaul to narrow anti-social housing objections
New laws 'comply with the Bill of Rights Act' - David Parker.
Podular Housing Systems’ failure: High Court confirms liquidators’ legitimacy
Parties went to court seeking a judgement against 5 per cent shareholder.
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Podular creditors owed $5.2m: $2m deposits taken for homes not started
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Village beside where Fletcher Living has built more than 400 homes.
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