PremiumPremiumConstructionNearing completion: Hobsonville Point's $120m Catalina Bay ApartmentsPresales have been made on 64 of the 82 new waterfront apartments, the developer said.25 Mar 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chasing rainbows': Home buyers getting fussy while vendors seek 'Lotto win' sales'I think the market's bottomed out and it is consolidating now.'24 Mar 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCenturia: Lower threshold, new direction into storage, residentialNew directions, new ways of looking at property: How Centuria NZ is handling the downturn.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst-home buyers: Bank cashbacks, lack of investors creates gap in marketBanks are offering up to $5000 in cashback incentives to first-home buyers.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$148m development dispute: Hawkins granted interim injunction in battle with Farmers ownersThe builder and owners of the apartment, retail and dining project have gone to court.21 Mar 03:41 AM
New ZealandHousing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rulesAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown's been pushing for an extension, now Chris Bishop's granted it.20 Mar 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland house builder Selah Homes liquidated: What went wrong?Secured creditors listed include the BNZ, PlaceMakers and The Warehouse.20 Mar 02:00 AM
ConstructionCould this racecourse be replaced by thousands of new homes?A public meeting has been called by the local business association.19 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$1b+ Oyster Group fund suspends investor withdrawals, selling propertiesIt says the fund must keep capital to meet its needs and service higher borrowing costs.19 Mar 02:41 AM
New Zealand'It's a nightmare': Crackdown on unruly tenants not enoughOne man said Kāinga Ora has let them get away with it for so long, nothing will change.18 Mar 10:51 PM
TaxIRD scathing of commercial and industrial property tax hikeThe change flies in the face of the Government's commitment to improving productivity.18 Mar 03:31 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Will the rental tax cut improve life for renters or landlords?OPINION: 'Of course, many MPs are landlords and will benefit from these new tax cuts.'14 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown calls on Chris Bishop to stop 'dopey mandate' on housing intensificationChris Bishop said he will respond soon to the Auckland Mayor's request.12 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandNew planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed offDensity standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.08 Mar 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTwo ministers clear giant $96m Hamilton purchase, new hub plannedBig new commercial hub and logistics centre is planned.29 Feb 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Housing costs driving crime; Ginny Andersen’s Mark Mitchell quipOPINION: & cynical corporates: 'Reminds me of plastic tikis being sold in souvenir shops.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeELE group collapse: Receivers’ report puts claims at $12.3m - who's owed money?Buildhub, another labour hire business, had 60-70 staff. They were all sacked on Friday.20 Feb 03:28 AM
Banking and financeWhat you need to know about likely mortgage rule changesThe possibility of debt-to-income ratios being used has worried first home buyers.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandProsecution of property developer pointless, judge saysCharges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandMighty row over large-scale housing development in quiet river valley"They don't want the river or the haven to be harmed."14 Feb 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Bombshell decision on 40-level tower; what's wrong with airport's new carpark?What's everyone really talking about in property? It's all here in one place.13 Feb 02:30 AM
CompaniesDu Val Group was ‘technically insolvent’ last SeptemberLiabilities were $21.4 million ahead of assets in the last financial year.12 Feb 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeemed too risky: ‘Crucial’ housing plans delayed 10 yearsThe housing development is expected to offer homes for 15,500 people.09 Feb 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Immensely challenging' - Mitre 10 head office bosses on problems paying suppliers'Interfacing between new and legacy systems while we transition to our new platform.' CEO09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auctionA buyer has bought the Haumoana property which boast spectacular views - with a catch.09 Feb 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat Fletcher Building might declare in half-year result next weekGearing could be at the top end of the range and dividends to shareholders could drop.08 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Living hell': Owners of The Ridge apartments try to sell entire buildingSeven-level block with 60 car parks advertised 'as is': apartment owners try to exit.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwiAsset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.05 Feb 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe prominent Herne Bay residents opposing Watercare’s sewer plansBusiness people, investors and many others cite reasons to stop sewer project proceeding.03 Feb 09:00 PM
EconomyResidential building consents fall from all-time highJust 80% of consents result in construction now, down from 95% previously: one estimate.02 Feb 01:11 AM
New Zealand'They’re building a ghetto': Residents unite in opposition to Kāinga Ora's plansA meeting of 80 residents has agreed the proposed development is too intense.01 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Where is the money?' Creditor of Auckland house builder asks questionA subcontractor complained he was owed more than $80,000.01 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandHospital architect unveils repurposed glasshouse homeDunedin Hospital architect Tessa Kingsbury has popped the champagne in her new home.24 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandPut a bung in it: Former homeowner tells new owner after $17k leaking pool claimThe ad said: "Beautiful homestead complete with swimming pool for those hot, sunny days."20 Jan 01:00 AM