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Simon Wilson: In defence of Auckland's urban designers

OPINION: Chris Bishop wants councils to stop trying to win design awards. But why?

'Reform overdue': Push for fairer retirement village dispute system

The proposed system would minimise legal representation in disputes.

Agents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQ

Board member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.

Construction jobs down more than 12,000 in a year, more youth out of work

'Once you're out, it's hard to get back in' – but an economist says one region's thriving.

'Frankly outrageous': Government making thousands more building products available in New Zealand

The minister says thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light.

How a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket opening

He started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.

Billion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoes

Minister Chris Bishop is pushing Auckland Council to allow faster development.

Contrasting sites: New supermarket opens next to abandoned car lot

Scheme for three-level apartments on hold, awaiting further information about the project.

'Wasn't requested': Vendor's defence over non-disclosure of $500k leaky building report

The family claimed a 'translation' error misrepresented messages about a dehumidifier.

On The Up: 'For mum or dad' - transportable homes are retirement village alternatives

Families with extra ground on their properties are buying small homes for ageing parents.

Consistent infrastructure funding needed - Infrastructure New Zealand

Nick Leggett, CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand, speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Government's $6 billion infrastructure announcement.

‘What downturn?’ The construction firm bucking the house-building slump

'We just build them and worry about selling them later. We do well in a tougher market.'

$6b of Govt-funded building projects to start before Xmas – this is where they are

Chris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.

Nick Mowbray's vision for cut-price homes - and when company could launch

Zuru has invested more in this venture than its consumer goods division.

Inside the $30m effort to reopen a 9-storey quake damaged carpark building

The Wellington building was closed in 2016 after the Kaikōura earthquake badly damaged it.

'We're saying no' – house-building boss on timber price hikes

New Zealand's busiest house builder v timber giant on price rises planned from October 1.