New ZealandNew home buyers hurtPeople signing to build a house are being warned that hiring a Master Builder doesn't mean automatically getting a guarantee.09 Mar 04:30 PM
PropertyNZ buildings on course for changeOur building stock could look radically different in the next few years as owners and architects introduce new seismic elements, an expert says.07 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ building consents fall on drop in apartmentsHome-building consents fell last month as a drop in approvals for apartments offset gains for other types of dwellings27 Feb 10:30 PM
ConstructionSearch on for new Mitre 10 bossFormer American FBI special agent turned New Zealand DIY hardware chain boss John Hartmann is leaving Mitre 10.24 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionCharles Waldegrave: Find a real answer on housing affordabilityThe Greens, not always practical in these policy areas, have come up with a solution that addresses the problem, writes Charles Waldegrave.31 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Blame ideology for housing crisisNot only does the Govt deny responsibility but they have conveniently found a scapegoat in those who do not share their political view, writes Bryan Gould.30 Jan 04:16 AM
BDBDConstructionApartments drive building consentsConsents for 127 retirement village units is one feature of strong building consents data for December.29 Jan 10:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Affordable housing? It's right under your nose, guysBill English should look into a mirror next time he points the finger at Auckland Council for not doing enough to encourage affordable housing, writes Brian Rudman.17 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionQuake repairs lift building sectorThe building sector has taken off and Canterbury earthquake repairs are one of its biggest drivers.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAffordable housing: Political battlefieldJust over four months ago, printer Layton Armstrong and vet Charmaine Abraham began house-hunting in the Otahuhu/Mt Wellington area, looking at places going for about $400,000.30 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionProperty Matters: Seismic work put at $100bProperty sector could face bills dwarfing the leaky building issue.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHousing money flowing northHouse builders and buyers are creating a buzz on Whangarei's Tutukaka coast, as Aucklanders and expats have ramped up purchases of coastal property this year.23 Nov 12:04 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Website nails hunt for tradiesOnline service makes it easier to find someone who'll get the job done25 Oct 04:30 PM
RetailSpending slowdown hurts retailersIt's a tough retail environment across NZ, as new spending stats show weak spending, especially on discretionary items.17 Sep 12:00 AM
BDBDConstructionResidential building activity drops in first quarterNew Zealand's house building activity shrank in the first three months of the year as most new work was largely in non-residential construction. 06 Jun 12:00 AM
