New ZealandThreat to Auckland character main streetsThe early commercial strips of Karangahape Rd, Kingsland, Dominion Rd and Ponsonby Rd are under threat from the draft Unitary Plan, say heritage groups.01 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessCash crisis over penthouseBritish-born computer specialist Phil White is facing a mortgagee sale on his luxurious Auckland apartment because he has not made full mortgage repayments.01 Jul 05:30 PM
TourismDunedin hotel compromise on offerThe woman behind a controversial $100 million waterfront hotel bid in Dunedin says she will compromise to secure a deal with the Dunedin City Council.27 Jun 09:47 PM
Banking and financeNZ's biggest reno: ANZ's towerPrecinct Properties New Zealand's $76 million ANZ Centre upgrade saw 22 office floors refurbished, making it the country's biggest building renovation.27 Jun 05:30 PM
TourismDunedin $100m hotel bid off to courtThe company bidding to build a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin is taking its fight to the Environment Court.25 Jun 10:30 PM
PropertyAmazing potential for expansionOne of Waitakere's largest lifestyle blocks, the 6.8ha Kiwi Valley Farm Park and Maze complex in Henderson Valley Rd, is being offered for sale.25 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessUpdated depot shines anew'It was unbelievable," says Tournament Parking director James Brown of the old City Works Depot buildings. "People didn't look at what was in front of them."24 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessCommission to probe parking dealThe Commerce Commission has confirmed it will investigate a big Auckland car parking deal.20 Jun 10:20 PM
PropertyMt Roskill sites offer rare chanceTwo retail properties in the heart of the Mt Roskill shopping strip at the top of Dominion Rd are for auction, with one of them, at 1252 Dominion Rd, vacated by the Westpac Bank.18 Jun 05:30 PM
PropertyMixed use site with resource consentA mixed use site of over 4000sq m with consent already in place to build an apartment complex just two blocks from the main Otahuhu shopping strip is being marketed.18 Jun 05:30 PM
Business$1b Auckland Uni expansion on the booksAuckland University has become New Zealand's largest real estate developer, with a $1 billion 10-year order book already well under way.17 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessConvention centre and waterfront rejuvenation plans spark developersDevelopers are eying opportunities to build new Auckland hotels.17 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessOffice block tipped for conversion into hotelMajor Auckland office block Swanson Towers could be in line for conversion into a hotel.17 Jun 05:30 PM
PropertyBrownfields appeal boosted by a lack of greenfieldsBrownfield sites - older and rundown industrial properties - are increas-ingly becoming the only option for businesses hoping to develop industrial premises in Auckland's more established industrial suburbs, says Justin Kean, director of research and capi17 Jun 01:00 PM
InvestmentDeveloper's auto historyEx-rich-lister Jamie Peters entered into a finance agreement on a luxury car at a time when he was unable to pay debts when they fell due, the High Court heard today.12 Jun 05:30 PM
PropertyHerne Bay units ideal for newbiesThree fully leased freehold units on the ground floor of a new, architecturally designed two storey building in Jervois Road in Herne Bay.11 Jun 05:30 PM
InvestmentEx-rich lister's funds queriedAlmost $650,000 from the sale of a boat that Jamie Peters had personally used ended up in a bank account which the ex-rich-lister accessed during his bankruptcy.11 Jun 05:30 PM
PropertyChanges afoot for historic hotelAuckland city's oldest surviving hotel building, the Fitzroy Hotel built in 1854-55 on the corner of Wakefield St and Lyndock St.11 Jun 05:30 PM
InvestmentDeveloper 'barely survived' on $80kFormer rich-lister Jamie Peters has told the High Court he "barely survived" using $80,000 from a friend's bank account.11 Jun 01:00 AM
ConstructionBuilding industry tips upswing in fortunesThe building sector is expecting a rise in fortunes as the economy recovers and the Canterbury rebuild gets into full swing about 2016.10 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessReceiverships fall but more companies seeking adviceThe number of companies going into receivership has fallen but more businesses are wanting advice on how to avoid financial trouble.09 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessCity centre upgrade wins property awardA $76 million job - the country's biggest building makeover - last night won the Property Council's top award.07 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionHouse-building work acceleratesThe house-building sector is experiencing its biggest surge in more than a decade as demand for new places.05 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandImperial Buildings win top awardArchitects Jeff Fearon and Tim Hay of Fearon Hay have won NZ’s top award for architecture, from the NZ Institute of Architects for their work on the Imperial Buildings refurbishment and strengthening. Ross Healy of Phillimore Properties who owns the buildings had been more than impressed with the finished result. New Zealand Herald reporter Anne Gibson spoke with the winning team. Watch05 Jun 03:01 AM
TourismDunedin's hotel tower plan rejectedControversial plans for a $100 million 27-level Dunedin hotel have been knocked back.04 Jun 09:45 PM
PropertyJewellery store humming alongA successful boutique fashion jewellery and accessories business occupying a prominent corner site at the main intersection in Napier's CBD is being marketed for sale.04 Jun 05:30 PM
PropertySurvivor has many years to goA historic Napier harbour property that survived a devastating earthquake and which now houses an award-winning cafe is for sale for the first time in 50 years.04 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessSky City: Future Governments not bound by current deal - lawyerThe Government's pokies for convention centre deal cannot bind future governments to compensate SkyCity if the deal is revoked, leading constitutional lawyer Stephen Franks says.04 Jun 02:50 AM
