New ZealandDevelopers blame infrastructure for progressProperty developers say the failure to quickly resolve Auckland's housing crisis is not their fault - lack of infrastructure is one of the biggest impediments to more building.20 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionHouse-building plant planned for AucklandAuckland's first house-building factory is being planned for Pokeno and could produce components for two-and-a-half houses a day.05 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Santa, let's talk about housingHousing Minister Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown are talking up the first year of the Auckland Housing Accord.04 Dec 08:30 PM
ConstructionAkl home build plan beats targetsA plan aimed at tackling Auckland's housing supply shortage has surpassed expectations in its first year, the Government and Auckland Mayor Len Brown say.26 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionLabour calls for building competitionLabour's housing spokesman Phil Twyford has raised concerns about anti-competitive building industry practices after the world's second biggest wallboard maker said it was reviewing its structure in New Zealand.11 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionBrealey sells NZ Strong stakeBuilder Shane Brealey is selling his 83.2 per cent stake in NZ Strong to Amalgamated Builders' executive chairman Chris Hunter.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil asked to back bonds for low-cost homesCommunity housing groups want the Auckland Council to underwrite "housing bonds" worth $30 million to kick start more than 200 new homes for low-income families.15 Oct 07:20 PM
EntertainmentThe Block proves good for businessWall art, planters and anything from a vintage junk shop featured on The Block NZ have been selling out as fans of the show take inspiration from - or outright mimic - the reality home renovation show contestants.10 Oct 04:00 PM
Construction'Illegal' to build for less than $500kFinance Minister Bill English says rising land values in Auckland caused by planning constraints have made it "illegal to build a house under half a million dollars".07 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionBuilding society takes down websiteAn Auckland-based building society is accused of making "deceptive" statements about a fund it manages and claims it holds US$6.2 billion of assets.30 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandEpsom should trial Act's RMA policy - ParkerLabour's finance spokesman David Parker this morning jibed that Act-held Epsom should be used to trial that party's policy of abolishing the Resource Management Act.07 Sep 11:19 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Subsidies fuel heated marketIt's Economics 101. When demand rises and supply does not, prices will rise. If demand rises at the same rate as supply, prices will stay the same.30 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionChange of lender for estate planChanges are afoot at Mt Wellington's new 107-unit Thompson Park housing estate after the former main lender was replaced some weeks ago.09 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailSpending on credit and debit cards slipsNew Zealand core retail spending on debit and credit cards fell in June for the first time in four months.08 Jul 11:46 PM
New ZealandRoom with an unusual viewThe owners of a house for sale in West Auckland have taken open-plan living to a new level, inserting an "en suite" complete with toilet into a bedroom, with no dividing walls.26 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessGapes back in control of Springpark projectTony Gapes is set to take back control of New Zealand's most intensive affordable housing project after receivers last night confirmed the property developer has settled a company debt.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAccord aims for 7000 new homesA proposed agreement between local and central Government will pave the way for an extra 7000 homes to be built in Wellington over the next five years.24 Jun 02:34 AM
New ZealandOut on the street with a messageWayne Young became a casualty of the leaky homes crisis after an apartment he bought in 1999. When he disputed the repair bill, legal costs forced him into bankruptcy.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil delay decision on Hobsonville rezoningA 20ha block of land at Hobsonville set aside for the marine industry will now be used for housing after a vote by Auckland councillors today.12 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandGovt has 'abandoned' insulation schemeThe Government is winding down its home insulation programme as part of Budget cuts leaving 600,000 homes across New Zealand uninsulated, Labour says.21 May 06:24 AM
EconomyLittle for first home buyersAspiring first-home buyers looking for a leg-up into the property market in yesterday's Budget had little to cheer about.15 May 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailRetail spending on credit, debit cards rises in AprilGains in hospitality and consumables offset falling apparel purchases, as an accelerating economy continues to underpin household confidence.08 May 11:57 PM
BDBDConstructionBuilding consents reboundBuilding consents for residential housing rose to a six-and-a-half year high in March, snapping two months of decline.29 Apr 11:59 PM
BDBDRetailNZ card spending stalls in MarchNew Zealand spending growth on credit and debit cards stalled in March, as a decline in expenditure on fuel and clothing offset gains for food and liquor.09 Apr 12:00 AM
ConstructionAustralian home building sector still strengtheningThe Australian home building sector is still going quite strong despite an across-the-board fall in building approvals figures for February, economists say.02 Apr 02:58 AM
ConstructionHouse builders chafing at Auckland red tapeFranchisees at the country's biggest house builder remain dissatisfied with Auckland Council, despite claims of more speed and efficiency.31 Mar 03:15 PM
BDBDConstructionBuilding consents fall 1.7 per centNew Zealand building consents for residential housing fell 1.7 percent in February, the second straight monthly decline.30 Mar 10:49 PM
ConstructionFactory build new homes - reportAround $47,000 could be shaved off the cost of each new place built in factories under Labour's planned KiwiBuild 100,000-house scheme, an opposition spokesman says.27 Mar 08:25 PM
BDBDRetailNZ card spending up in FebNew Zealanders spent more on their credit and debit cards in February, fuelled by spending on hospitality10 Mar 10:50 PM
BDBDConstructionBuilding work slows as commercial activity dropsBuilding activity slowed in the final three months of 2013 as non-residential work dropped for a second quarter.04 Mar 11:10 PM
BDBDConstructionBuilding consents reach six-year highNew Zealand building consents for residential housing rose 7.6% in December, taking the annual level of new permits to a six-year high.29 Jan 11:12 PM
