New ZealandBuilding landlords cry poorLandlords are crying poor and seeking financial assistance in the face of proposals to strengthen thousands of old buildings.04 Mar 04:30 PM
RetailQueen St Markets trims size of offeringsChanges are being made at the Queen Street Markets in the old MidCity Cinemas complex on Auckland's Golden Mile.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandStrengthening 'a cost burden with no return'Affordability is a huge issue for small businesses and building owners, Mr Gudgeon says. "Strengthening is a cost burden - with no return".03 Mar 04:30 PM
ConstructionMultibillion-dollar surprise for proprietors of heritage sites: lawyersSome of New Zealand's historic buildings are about to be hit by a multibillion-dollar bombshell, as the Government forces their strengthening, experts claim.03 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ building consents fall on drop in apartmentsHome-building consents fell last month as a drop in approvals for apartments offset gains for other types of dwellings27 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandFarmers welcome drought decisionThe official declaration of a state of drought in Northland has been welcomed by farmers, who say it will bring much-needed support to those affected.27 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandDrought declared in NorthlandA state of drought has been officially declared for Northland. Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy made the announcement at a Dargaville dairy farm this afternoon.27 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandFarmers demand drought declarationPrime Minister John Key says there is a reasonably high chance a drought will be declared soon as the country's farmers become increasingly concerned.25 Feb 08:14 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Rezoning profits may go back into communityThe community housing sector in Auckland, which elsewhere would be in the market for developer-supplied affordable housing, is neither strong nor vibrant, writes Brian Rudman.24 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyRezone plan spurs slum fearsMore than half of Auckland's residential land is to be rezoned for apartments and intensification to squeeze in a million extra people by 2040.20 Feb 07:24 PM
BusinessNZ firms eye up planned Akl waterfront hubLocal companies, including accounting software firm Xero and business incubator The Icehouse.20 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Dalzell: Commercial partners a must for waterfront planSuccessful waterfronts around the world have a mix of commercial, residential and public uses, writes John Dalzell. Our aim is to get the balance between these elements right.20 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessOyster opens Orion to investorsOyster Property Group has launched its first proportionate ownership scheme for 2013 by offering investors the Orion Health building, known as Orion House, in Grafton.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWaterfront promenade hits snagsWork on a trimmed walking and cycling promenade through Westhaven is due to start in September, but the project has encountered problems.19 Feb 04:30 PM
CompaniesAuckland leads in firming yieldsCommercial property yields across Auckland have shown the strongest drop across New Zealand over the past year.19 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessSecret meeting on new Fonterra HQA secret Auckland Council agenda item has revealed the Wynyard Quarter as a possible site for Fonterra's planned new $100 million campus-style world HQ.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDestiny sells complex to SalliesThe Salvation Army has bought the Destiny Church complex in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington and has its 12-storey building in Queen St up for sale.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWardens park up in top buildingAuckland Transport's parking wardens are enjoying views of Takapuna Beach from the upstairs balcony of a building which was gifted by North Shore citizens for a public library.17 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionAlan Dudson: Let's stop subsidising property investorsWe now have a tax system that favours the investor over any family wanting to own a home of their own - regardless of price, writes Alan Dudson.17 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Revamp tax system to help out home buyersEditorial: A contributor to our website today suggests an interesting way to make houses more affordable for young people seeking their first homes.17 Feb 04:29 PM
EconomyShops and bars return to Chch CBDShops and bars will open in downtown Christchurch next month for the first time since the February 22 earthquake two years ago.16 Feb 01:31 AM
EconomyChristchurch red zone a rebuild zoneWork in post-disaster Christchurch has officially swung from recovery and demolition to rebuild, the Government said today.15 Feb 01:30 AM
OpinionTim Hazledine: House affordability? Blame wages"Is National planning to confiscate private property to get houses built on it?" asks Tim Hazledine. "Labour has come out with a promise to build 100,000 new houses, which turns out to be half-baked in its lack of detail."14 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessPrivacy breaches 'unacceptably high'Almost a year after the Bronwyn Pullar scandal erupted, privacy breaches at the Accident Compensation Corporation remain "unacceptably high", chairwoman Paula Rebstock says.14 Feb 03:57 AM
Freight and logisticsLive Chat Replay: Auckland economyJoin us at noon today for a live chat with Geoff Cooper, economist for Auckland City.14 Feb 12:00 AM
BusinessColliers in record industrial dealsColliers International's industrial team, based at Highbrook, South Auckland, reported a record year for 2012 through a broad range of sales and leasing deals.12 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessLange's childhood home for saleBoutique commercial office space in the South Auckland building that was the childhood home of former Prime Minister David Lange is up for sale.12 Feb 04:30 PM
Construction$50m-$100m Mainzeal loss tippedAn out-of-pocket Mainzeal Property and Construction subcontractor estimates the builder could record $50 million to $100 million of losses.12 Feb 04:30 PM
