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‘Not exactly buildable’: Builder misleads council to save client money

The builder said he only did it because he was under pressure to meet a deadline.

Wānaka developer insolvent, $440k owed to IRD

IRD appears on a statement of affairs, owed $448,000 as a preferential creditor.

Microsoft wins consent to buy 6.5ha for $180m NZ data centre

New centre will provide 50 full-time equivalent jobs.

Cyclone Gabrielle partly blamed for house consent applications falling 29%

Fall seen across nearly all regions, and Auckland becoming more apartment-friendly city.

‘Amateurish’: Builder suspended, fined for shoddy church reno

Exposed asbestos, a wonky door, and uneven steps were just some of the workmanship issues.

Fonterra liquidates NZ exporter to China for unpaid debt

All did not go according to plan and exports were unsuccessful.

Auckland waterfront events centre marketed for sale

Running fees are an annual $147,935 according to the Colliers’ information memorandum.

March of suburban apartments soon to eclipse CBD: new study

In six weeks, 872 new units will be finished, boosting non-CBD apartment stock to 21,476.

$34m Herne Bay mansion: Pōhutukawa felled just before Cyclone Gabrielle struck

Some bystanders mistakenly thought the trees fell from a landslip event.

Remuera retirement village block demolition: Residents push back on hospital plan

Some residents don't like the idea of having to live through any site development.

Watch: The Drawing Board episode 4

Derek visits Te Ara a Tāwhaki at Te Wānanga o Raukawa and explores the process of collaboration between Pākeha architects Tennent Brown and Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Video / Faultline Films. Made with funding from NZ on Air and Te Mangai Paho.

‘Sold out in 3 minutes’: How 66 new Northcote apartments sold in 2021

"By 9.05am, 260 qualified buyers were waiting to buy."

Q&A: Construction crunch, rate hikes, falling prices - what's next for housing?

The Herald's property and personal finance experts answer your questions.

Sky high: Developer unveils its 15th Auckland apartment block today

In a month, Ockham is due to open the new 117-unit Aroha at Avondale as its 16th block.

Eastown Buildlink upgrade yard to cope with unprecedented demand

The general manager expected the upgrades to be completed next year.

Power List: The top NZ retirement village owner operators

Six businesses own 47% of villages and 63% of units: we name the giants of the sector.