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Editorial: Heritage v housing, we must protect Auckland's character

OPINION: Auckland's villas are seen as iconic, akin to Melbourne's terraced houses.

First look: Inside Foodstuffs NI's biggest new supermarket – $73m New World Pt Chevalier

'Our biggest new store opening since the February opening of Pak'nSave Highland Park.'

On The Up: Inside award-winning Te Taumata o Kupe Nuku, Pt Chevalier

The building aims to revitalise mātauranga Māori, particularly legendary navigator Kupe.

A big day for Hawke’s Bay’s ‘Mr Wool’

Hawke's Bay wool industry leaders applaud new wool deal for Government buildings.

Victoria University unveils NZ’s first Living Building Challenge project

The building generates 105% of its energy with 550 photovoltaic panels.

'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape

'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.

Icon replacing China Construction: $300m Seascape tower to be finished

Developer Shundi Customs announced a new builder for 56-level Auckland apartment project.

What submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad application

All 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.

Engineering firms lose 1200 people in a year

Hundreds laid off but most firms confident things will improve this year.

Clarkes must front up to interview with PwC: High Court

Clarkes have so far refused to be interviewed by the receivers of many Du Val entities.

Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation

What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?

‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure

'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'

Gasfitter disciplined for installing a gas cooker in a bedroom, risking poisoning occupants

An authority deemed the seriousness of the gasfitter's offending as 'very high'.

How John Scott’s design philosophy shapes a new generation of architects

Hana Scott applies her grandfather’s principles to design modular housing.

‘Disingenuous conduct’: Couple out of pocket after builder ran three years over schedule

Contractors had to be brought in to finish the job for an additional $130,000.

‘Emerged from the shadows’: New Auckland brothel Dark Desire

Previous owners cited a downturn in trade as one of the reasons for business liquidation.