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Rotorua land once earmarked for bypass set for new development

The land was initially planned for the Rotorua Eastern Arterial.

'Least upbeat': Construction sector struggles as demand weakens

But the retail sector is optimistic, with 40% expecting better conditions soon.

Plumbing World parent reports $8.2m loss as construction downturn hits revenue

It's the second loss in a row for the business after posting a $6.37m loss in 2024.

Tech Insider: Consumer NZ wants 3G phone refund; Council on Amazon site pause

Plus: Government names AI advisory panel. AWS NZ exec flips to opposition.

Watch: First look inside City Rail Link’s unique new Te Waihorotiu Station

'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.

Why Crane Brothers is doubling down on CBD despite retail challenges

Crane believes strong retail can thrive in diverse environments like High St and Ponsonby.

High-profile Tauranga retail site sold for $18.6m to local investors

The site houses Noel Leeming, Animates, Elite Fitness, and Chemist Warehouse.

Why the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challenges

Vast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.

NZ's biggest new supermarket gets green light

It's to be built on a greenfield site near the Esmonde Rd motorway on-ramps and off-ramps.

Fletcher begins marathon court case against subbies over SkyCity convention centre fire

Fletcher alleges the fire was caused by the subcontractors, who are in turn defending.

New, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee sale

WFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.

First look at $1b warehouse hub by James Kirkpatrick Group

Heir's vision becomes a reality: 'Dad wanted this to be the best' – James Kirkpatrick jnr.

Excessive heat: Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44C

A laptop battery expanded and pot plants died within a day in the extreme heat.

'Poor Fletcher Building' - analyst on legal action from SkyCity on NZICC

Poor Fletcher Building. This is what we have come to expect all the time - Swanepoel

Builder's close-call amid depression crisis in construction

Builders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock