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'Market recovery' - Precinct's Pritchard on why it's building $1b+ of new Auckland apartments

Precinct has nine Auckland apartment schemes. Its largest is in Parnell for students.

'Businesses are treading water': Gloomy week for economy with liquidations, profits down

'Survive until '25'? Infometrics' Gareth Kiernan says we're here now and still waiting.

Drone footage shows repaired sections of Scenic Drive ahead of reopening

How the road from Auckland to Piha was repaired after serious damage from Cyclone Gabrielle forced its closure in 2023.

'Community concern': Iwi collective planning 70 homes on pony club site

Marutūāhu wants to build on the land now used by the Meadowbank Pony Club for grazing.

Whangārei’s newest subdivision hits milestone with launch of first house sites

The first house sites at Port Nikau are being marketed for under $400,000.

Auckland Council approves first step in plan for two million new homes

The council aims to increase building heights around transport routes and town centres.

'Actively looking to sell' – SkyCity CEO on dash for cash

Plans are advanced to sell two big assets as well as the capital raise: is $490m possible?

'Delayed economic recovery in NZ' – SkyCity CEO on 42% profit drop

$200m of asset sales also identified: Carparks in Auckland as well as 99 Albert St.

Watch: Luxon and Minister Chris Penk announce major building rules overhaul

The Government is set to make the biggest changes to the Building Act in two decades.

New retirement village hospital, rest home to open at Clevedon village

Premium care suites are for sale at the new building from $295,000 to $580,000.

'Biggest change since 2004': Building consent reforms to be unveiled today

The Govt signalled in late 2024 it was investigating options for major reform.

Opinion: Reporting season could signal turnaround for struggling economy

The local reporting season is heating up, suggesting an economic recovery.

'Critical' new $155m science facility to save Te Papa collection

The Herald previously reported the collection of specimens was at risk of disposal.

Court of Appeal overturns $3m negligence ruling against law firm

Auckland Council and Multiplex paid $20.1m to the owners of the building.

'Game-changer': Queenstown mayor on $500m build-to-rent plans

Company has never left Auckland before but now it plans vast Frankton housing scheme.

Primary concern was income: SkyCity's past failures revealed in new report

SkyCity keeps casino licence; CEO apologises, says it will spend $60m on making changes.