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Editorial: Govt plans to slash red tape on building consents should be cautiously welcomed
OPINION: Homes need to be built quicker but not at the expense of standards.
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Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.
Commerce Commission taking legal action over GIB customer rebates
New Zealand's only wallboard manufacturer is estimated to have a giant 94% market share.
IT upgrade, rising expenses push Mitre 10 head office further into red
CEO Andrea Scown says Kiwis have continued to shop at the chain and she's upbeat.
Construction sector leads rise in business confidence, ANZ survey shows
The ANZ Business Outlook survey for October shows firms are increasingly upbeat.
SkyCity AGM: Shareholder criticism for non-compliance, regulatory actions by authorities
Shareholder said company had been mismanaged and asked about accountability.
Third of small businesses shrink workforce as sales drop
The hospitality sector has experienced the highest percentage of cutbacks.
'I did get bored during lockdown': Whangaparāoa man convicted of illegal tree felling
Man prosecuted after trees felled then advertised as firewood on Facebook.
'Trailblazing' - first private business wins building consenting accreditation
Able to process building consent applications and inspect buildings during construction.
Pine Harbour Marina berth holders decry fix-it fees
Main power cables to the marina piers failed and need replacement, owner says.
Auckland lost more than 10,000 jobs in a year
The construction sector nationwide took a severe hit.
Coromandel bridge project wins consultancy award
'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'
NZ versus Australia: Is the grass really greener for Kiwi tradies?
New report compares income, living costs, house prices and employment opportunities.
'I am not a quitter': Fletcher director's message to shareholders
Postal votes show hefty protest vote against Fletcher director.
Barbara Chapman to leave Fletcher board
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Death of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading work
Native frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.
More Kiwis take out Australian passports in record 'brain drain'
New Zealand is currently experiencing record levels of outward migration.
Auckland construction, oil industry figures charged in major meth bust
The pair are among five men before the courts over the seized drugs.
Construction slowdown: House building cost inflation still subdued
The annual cost of building a house rose at the second lowest rate since 2013.
Inside Economics: Will RBNZ consider a 75bps mega-cut ... and RIP inflation?
OPINION: Is the economy really so bad it requires a radical response?
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First 70 out of 416 planned new homes are completed on the Manukau land.
Canterbury house builder in liquidation – Kiwibank among creditors owed $1m
Staff terminated after construction projects slow.
Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land
How ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.
Crane numbers drop 11% this year as construction slows
Auckland crane numbers fell to an eight-year low.
Illegal dumpers target South Auckland’s empty building sites
Flat Bush residents say the issue has got worse with recent housing developments.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder
Changes to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.
Jobs at risk as NZ concrete giant comes unstuck
At least a dozen jobs could be disestablished.
Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style
The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.
Editorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratings
OPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Viaduct Harbour lease fee increases: Historic rises quantified
What owners of apartments, restaurants, bars and hotels pay to be on waterfront land.