New ZealandGovt insulation scheme inadequate, report saysThe Government is defending its $347m home insulation scheme against criticism its 'one size fits all' approach is inadequate.01 Mar 08:13 PM
ConstructionGovt predicts boom year for house buildersBuilders will put up 18,000 to 20,000 new houses this year, according to a forecast.16 Feb 03:00 PM
EmploymentBuilding consents up in NovemberBuilding consent stats released this morning show a 3.1 per cent jump in the number of new homes authorised for construction in November - the highest level since May 2008.13 Jan 09:53 PM
New ZealandGovt pushes on with leaky homes planThe Government is moving on with its plans to help leaky home owners and says it is up to councils whether they participate or not.22 Dec 09:15 PM
ConstructionHouse building plummets 40pc in two yearsThe amount of residential building work put in place has fallen by almost 40 per cent since the most recent peak.07 Dec 10:40 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ house values up 1pc in last year: QVNew Zealand house values rose 1 per cent in the 12 months ended November 30, up from a 0.20 per cent gain in the period through October, says QV Valuations.06 Dec 09:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Currency:</i> Kiwi may gain as Dubai concerns ease, Fonterra sells powder30 Nov 01:15 AM
ConstructionConstruction out of the mire as housing consents riseBuilding consents were up 11 per cent in October.29 Nov 11:13 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateConfidence in housing stays high, says ASB surveyNew Zealanders are still optimistic about the state of the housing market, according to an ASB survey. 15 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandAffluent buyers down to earthRich Lister Gary Lane wants more than $10 million for a piece of land once donated to the people of Auckland - and estate agents say someone will cough up the cash.07 Nov 03:00 PM
EconomyBig growth hopes could be dashed, says TreasuryEarly signs of an economic recovery might not be as strong as many people hope, says Treasury.02 Nov 03:30 AM
ConstructionHouse consents rise as commercial slumpsNew building consent figures point to signs of recovery in house building but show the non-residential sector sinking further into a slump.29 Oct 11:00 PM
EconomyFigures point to 'soft' recovery in building activityThe number of new building consents issued in August has risen, possibly pointing to a "soft" recovery in the building market.29 Sep 01:24 AM
EconomyAugust building consents upAugust recorded the most new housing consents in nearly a year, says Statistics New Zealand.28 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandLeaky homes throw up $6bn repair billCouncils are staring at an estimated $6 billion legal bill to fix the country's leaky homes - with the crushing debt falling on ratepayers.18 Sep 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateHouse building boom will lead recovery - economistNZ's recovery from recession will be fuelled by a housing construction boom, with Auckland leading the way, Brendan O'Donovan said yesterday.18 Sep 04:00 PM
