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Permanent rentals? New 32-unit central Auckland apartment block opens

Ockham's The Nix opens at Great North Rd, a block from Karangahape Rd.

Gib crisis: What happened at meeting between Fletcher chiefs and critics

Critics met Fletcher Building bosses to talk about the Gib crisis - with mixed results.

The Nix apartment block opens in Grey Lynn

The Nix is a new 32-unit 6-level block in Grey Lynn with all units to be rented long-term. Video / Dean Purcell

Gib crisis: Council cuts back on red tape

Alternative wall lining is being approved on-site to get through supply crisis.

Customers furious as builders start new business months after closing company owing $500k

Crafted Decks and Fences went into liquidation in February.

Gib crisis: Businesses rush to import alternative plasterboard

'We need to help as many companies as we can get through this' - Shane Brealey.

Gib crisis: Emergency meeting plea to allow rival products

Builders fight to break Gib maker's near monopoly on approved product.

Gib crisis: Fletcher reveals even they had to import Australian plasterboard

Fletcher bought ETEX board, deal ended but hopes for resumption soon.

Editorial: An unsightly tribute to unfinished business

EDITORIAL: From port, to harbour bridge & Onewa Rd interchange, disappointments abound.

Downsizing? 33sq m property up for sale in Grey Lynn

Would you buy a property that sits on just 33sq m of land?

Christchurch stadium: Residents asked what to do about rising costs

Council seeking public feedback after news the project will now cost up to $683 million.

Editorial: Property collapses a grim Kiwi tradition

OPINION: Our editorial on the parlous situation for the construction sector.

Gib crisis: Four containers a month coming from Thailand

'We're just at the start of the failure of supply caused by our monopoly provider.'

'Piss-take': Builder fumes as Fletcher cites 'error' in early Gib drop to its own site

Company blames miscommunication for piles of Gib at building site.

105-house Ormiston project frozen: Lawyer's advice for anxious buyers

"Should I be worried?" asked one concerned DDL buyer this week of possible next steps.

Revealed: More than 100 Ormiston homes with receivers

Scale of DDL projects beset by financial difficulties quantified.