ConstructionApartment plans lodged for Three Kings quarry siteFletcher Residential has applied to Auckland Council to have the Three Kings quarry re-zoned for apartments up to 10 levels high in the deep pit.19 Sep 03:28 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: The housing crisis - a private solutionAt long last the cavalry has ridden in to deal to Auckland's housing crisis. Indeed, not one cavalry, but several.28 Aug 09:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher in $40m HQ makeoverNew Zealand's biggest builder is about to start a $40 million makeover at its own global headquarters, after buying its headquarters back from Tauranga's Carrus Corporation.24 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher boss has impressive pedigreeA Melbourne engineer with some of London's biggest commercial and residential building projects under his belt is Fletcher Building's new housing boss.22 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher plans house building surgeNew Zealand's biggest listed company is planning a five-fold surge in house building, concentrating mainly on Auckland, where it is negotiating to buy a big site in the city's northwest.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Construction$366m profit tipped for FletcherNew Zealand's biggest NZX-listed business is forecast to declare a $355 million to $366 million normalised annual net profit after tax tomorrow, up on last year's $326 million.18 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher system slammed as unfairAnother construction industry player has criticised Fletcher Building's dominant position in New Zealand's plasterboard market via its Winstone Wallboards.04 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionPlasterboard war heating up as regulator investigatesBuilding supply merchants are reluctant to stock products of Winstone Wallboards' rivals and are squeezing alternative goods.28 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher faces hit from tariff cutsNew Zealand's biggest listed company, Fletcher Building, could be hurt by the Budget move to axe temporarily anti-dumping duties on building materials covering 90 per cent of a new home's construction, say experts.15 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionBuilding firms fume over axing of duties on imported materialsJobs and companies could be lost if masses of cheap overseas construction materials flood our boarders, say building companies.15 May 04:27 AM
BDBDAged careProperty investor leads stocks upNZ shares rose yesterday, led by Goodman Property Trust, after the property investor said full-year net profit rose 72 per cent. Trade Me and Xero paced the gains while Ryman Healthcare fell ahead of reporting earnings today.14 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionCity's new ship-shape lookShipping containers are being put to new uses in Auckland, as builders make inroads on two prominent city sites.28 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionFletcher's cleared to sell Pacific Steel for $120mBlueScope Steel, Australia's largest steelmaker has gained antitrust approval to acquire Fletcher Building's Pacific Steel in a $120m deal.15 Apr 10:28 PM
BDBDConstructionTech stocks snap two-day slideNew Zealand tech stocks led the local market higher in morning trade, snapping a two-day decline as investors returned to tech and biotech stocks.15 Apr 02:29 AM
ConstructionHousing on golf course to tee offFletcher Residential has approval to create 479 housing lots or sections in seven stages on the Manukau Golf Course.17 Mar 03:15 PM
ConstructionFletcher calling in overseas gruntNZ's largest construction company will bring some of the world's biggest builders here for the $4 billion-plus new public private partnership contracts it wants to win.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Companies must lift earnings performanceThe NZX will run out of steam unless companies, particularly the larger ones, can take advantage of the stronger economy, writes Brian Gaynor.28 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher rises on solid building rallyA strong New Zealand building recovery drove the country's biggest listed entity to push up half-year earnings 5 per cent and leave analysts expecting a strong second half.20 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher selling Pacific Steel assetsBlueScope Steel, Australia's largest steelmaker and owner of the New Zealand Steel mill, has agreed to buy assets of Fletcher 16 Feb 09:40 PM
ConstructionNorris tipped as next Fletcher chairBanking boss Sir Ralph Norris is being tipped by insiders to become the new chairman of New Zealand's biggest listed company.21 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher defends market dominanceThe head of Fletcher Buildings' Winstone Wallboards is defending its dominant New Zealand plasterboard position, as the company awaits a Commerce Commission ruling.20 Jan 04:30 PM
