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
ConstructionVintage quake timber heads north to Auckland Christchurch's loss has been Auckland's gain as demolition companies ship north thousands of metres of native timber salvaged from quake-damaged buildings.14 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionMark Graham: Homeowners vulnerable if perfect storm hitsThe building industry is in crisis.09 May 05:30 PM
EconomyHousing consents slump in FebruaryLast month 973 consents were issued for new dwelling units, down 29 per cent from February 2010.29 Mar 11:40 PM
ConstructionHousing market has modest February bounceThere was a modest recovery in both home sales and prices in February.13 Mar 10:50 PM
ConstructionNo official advice on abandoning suburbs - KeyPrime Minister John Key has conceded he received no official advice that some areas of quake-stricken Christchurch may need to be abandoned.08 Mar 06:20 AM
ConstructionKey's 10,000 house claim queriedOfficial figures released today by Civil Defence tag the number of homes condemned to date in Christchurch at 2190 - about 7800 shy of John Key's estimate of 10,000 - causing some to question where the PM's office is getting its information08 Mar 01:55 AM
BDBDEconomyBuilding consents hit nine-year low as home construction slumpsNew Zealand building consents sank to a nine-year low in January as new home construction slumped.06 Mar 10:30 PM
