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Wellington’s falling street lamps: 17,000 at risk of failure

Wellington City Council has revealed its findings from an urgent investigation.

The real lesson being learned by tradie apprentices amid 'rife' poaching

OPINION: It concerns me these future industry leaders could think such antics are okay.

Giant Sydney-HQ real estate chain coming here

Local manager says agency looking at up to 20 offices in New Zealand.

Northland news in brief: Whananaki Snorkel day; film screening to celebrate playground

News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.

Golf tournament raises thousands for Alzheimer’s Northland

Alzheimer’s Northland gets $22,000 from NZ Certified Builders' annual golf fundraiser.

US-inspired Carlaw Park Student Village takes off

Old school dorms out: Uni's new megablock took design tips from students.

Future proofing Auckland: Climate change means planning for a risky future

Where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather.

Kaipara council defers more than $10m worth of projects to pay for cyclone repairs

Kaipara District Council (KDC) ratepayers would otherwise be facing a 10.14 per cent rate.

EziBuy 'a tenant at risk': Landlord flagged issues at retailer a year ago

'Their use was not appropriate for the site because rental levels had crept up.' - Mence

$1b developer can build 422-unit Riverhead retirement project

Objections from Crown, territorial agencies to big project mainly resolved by agreement.

Te Rau Karamu Marae - a masterpiece of interwoven philosophies

The marae is the cultural heart of Massey University’s Wellington campus.

Demolition to begin on Hastings' Heretaunga House - what will replace it?

The council has revealed what the site will likely be used for in the future.

Watch: The Drawing Board episode 6

Derek visits Te Rau Karamu marae a masterpiece of interwoven philosophies, artwork and technology which has won multiple awards and received massive recognition in the design world. Video / Faultline Films. Made with funding from NZ on Air and Te Mangai Paho.

Largest public housing development plans for Northland unveiled

A new public housing development for Whangārei will provide 95 homes for people in need.

Auckland Council $295m budget hole: Five-building cost-cutting retreat underway

Cash-strapped Auckland Council has appointed commercial agents.

Big southeast Auckland rezoning application in for 3000+ new homes

The site is partly occupied by the Rydges Formosa Golf Course and Resort.