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Lifestylers say district is becoming cluttered

Bittersweet demise of high-flying risk-takers

Figures point to 'soft' recovery in building activity

The number of new building consents issued in August has risen, possibly pointing to a "soft" recovery in the building market.

August building consents up

August recorded the most new housing consents in nearly a year, says Statistics New Zealand.

Leaky homes throw up $6bn repair bill

Councils are staring at an estimated $6 billion legal bill to fix the country's leaky homes - with the crushing debt falling on ratepayers.

House building boom will lead recovery - economist

NZ's recovery from recession will be fuelled by a housing construction boom, with Auckland leading the way, Brendan O'Donovan said yesterday.

It's getting cheaper to build a new house

Commercial building trumps residential for first time in 20 years

Strong lift in July building consents