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
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
