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Fletcher Building's Ross Taylor on coronavirus crisis

"That goes with the territory - I don't look for sympathy" - Ross Taylor.

Fletcher Building hits back at union claims

Company refutes union claims about how it's acting during the pandemic.

The Antipodean apartment buyers complain of settlement demand

"Purchasers can't even view the completed development" - The Antipodean buyer.

NZ's highest-paid boss takes $140,000 12-week pay cut

Union: "It shows a lack of respect for the workforce that keeps their company moving."

FE Investments collapse: 'Too early' to say how much of $54.3m investors will get back

The receivers don't yet know how much money investors will get back.

Reserve Bank told of FE Investments' imminent failure

The Reserve Bank recognises the financier's failure is "distressing".

Union decries Fletcher cutting staff pay by up to 70%

"We are simply not able to continue to pay all our New Zealand people" - chief says.

$100m-plus deal cleared: Costco takes next step to open first NZ store

The land bought by Costco is classified as sensitive.

Retirement village posts security guards at gates

Summerset has ramped up security around its retirement villages.

Builders, suppliers told to prepare for Covid-19 disruptions

Builders are being urged to go on the front foot to cope with Covid-19 disruption.

Funding for long-awaited $11 million Ponsonby park delayed

Auckland Council austerity was announced as new designs landed for the Ponsonby Rd park.

Kiwi ups height on new Sylvia Park tower, mall expansion finishing

Kiwi Property talking to a hotel business about operating accommodation on the top levels.

Six foundation areas probed at NZ's tallest apartment tower

"We would expect signoff on the foundations around mid-year." - council chief.

$55m hit: How coronavirus is hammering SkyCity

The business is being hammered by travel restrictions but extra $85m insurance expected.

Work to start this year on billion-dollar Hamilton lakes project

Transformative $1b Te Awa Lakes housing and adventure park for Hamilton gets nod.

Sneak peak inside multi-millionaire Ted Manson's $35m gift

"I did it because I've done well in my life" - Manson