ConstructionRecession hammered building firms, say chiefsNew Zealand's commercial construction sector has been nailed into the ground by the recession, industry chiefs say, and Mainzeal Property and Construction's receivership came after a string of others.07 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal subcontractors: 'It's theft'Angry subcontractors are trying to retrieve their tools locked in a Wellington Mainzeal construction site after the company went into receivership.07 Feb 03:05 AM
ConstructionMainzeal work haltsWork has stopped on a number of Mainzeal developments around Auckland today after the construction firm was placed into receivership yesterday.06 Feb 11:25 PM
New ZealandQuake proposal fans heritage fearGiving building owners 10 years to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings would amount to an "execution order" for many heritage buildings, says the Auckland Council.06 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessSkyCity eyes up Queenstown for big expansionSkyCity Entertainment Group is looking at expanding in Queenstown with accommodation, big-ticket sponsorship and new restaurants.06 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal goes into receivershipMainzeal Property and Construction - one of New Zealand's largest construction companies - has gone into receivership.06 Feb 02:30 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bureaucrats more destructive than quakesIt's time for a dose of fatalism and some common sense when it comes to dealing with earthquake-prone buildings across New Zealand in the wake of the Christchurch quakes.05 Feb 05:10 PM
BusinessProud villa in top Ponsonby siteA large villa leased to four commercial tenants and located in the popular Auckland city fringe boutique business district of Ponsonby is for sale.05 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessMotorhome village on ice up northA Northland rural commercial property, occupying a prominent highway position an hour north of Whangarei and previously planned as the site of a motorhome village, has been put up for sale.05 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyKiwis sour on foreign investmentNew Zealanders are showing a rising resistance to overseas investors, a business survey has found.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandApartments plan for Wynyard QuarterNearly 1000 apartments and townhouses priced from $500,000 are planned at Wynyard Quarter on the Auckland waterfront when the first block of residential land is offered to developers in March.31 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSweltering temperatures to continue (+video)The country will continue to swelter, as temperatures in some areas reach at least 30C today.30 Jan 10:03 PM
BDBDConstructionApartments drive building consentsConsents for 127 retirement village units is one feature of strong building consents data for December.29 Jan 10:30 PM
BusinessLast chance to sign up for new hubWith Rotorua's new convenience retail complex the Redwood Centre, located about 3km east of the city's CBD, due to open on Friday only a few tenancies remain to be filled.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHomes to spring up on golf courseMore than 700 members of one of Auckland's best-known golf clubs are upping sticks and moving south.23 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessKiwi trust says it's a world-beaterNew Zealand's biggest listed diversified real estate business told the Asian investment community this week it was one of the world's top performers in its sector.22 Jan 04:30 PM
Business$501m nets EnviroWasteAsia's richest man, Sir Li Ka-Shing, is EnviroWaste's new owner after his Hong Kong-based Cheung Kong Infrastructure paid $501 million for it.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoulevards coming to waterfrontWork on creating tree-lined boulevards to connect Fanshawe St and Victoria Park with the waterfront at Wynyard Quarter will begin next month.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCasino eyes big boost in floorspaceSkyCity has confirmed plans to increase floorspace at its Auckland casino.14 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionQuake repairs lift building sectorThe building sector has taken off and Canterbury earthquake repairs are one of its biggest drivers.09 Jan 04:30 PM
