Auckland'Stronger hazard rules will apply': Auckland Council tightens flood‑zone buildingAbout 12,000 Auckland properties face new limits on building from today.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPropertyInfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's SimplicityCompany to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.02 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuDivided harbour: Group fights port expansion as marina and coastal bill at final stageMāori around Whangārei Harbour say they were excluded from consultation.25 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey Young'Simply not true': Former Attorney-General accuses Govt of overreach with Māori20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStarbucks, Burger King get go-ahead for tiny Waikato town – but there's a catch13 Oct 02:09 AM
EconomyNicola Willis says Chorus sales money could go towards funding hospitals and schools10 Oct 12:24 AM
PremiumPropertyHedge height fight: Residents of heritage Mt Eden apartments battle over bushes06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily who fought council over unconsented dwelling have 'significant change of heart'They originally claimed they should be able to do whatever they wanted with their land.27 Sep 12:00 AM
Mood of the BoardroomGovt policy shift gives business leaders cautious optimismThe waiting game for strong economic growth23 Sep 04:59 PM
Mood of the Boardroom'Enormously frustrated': Tauranga port boss slams red tape hold-upNew Zealand needs improved Resource Management regulatory process.23 Sep 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMixed reception to heritage home specialist Brooksfield's arrival'Only genuine old houses built of native timbers are the real thing': Margot McRae18 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt vs Auckland Council: Housing project's rejection may ignite planning warPanel cites infrastructure gaps in rejecting 1250-home Ōrewa fast-track project.15 Sep 05:46 PM
New ZealandStill on the table: Bay of Islands marina awaits key developer decisionDevelopers have two years to decide whether to lodge a full application.15 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsChris Bishop flags Northland housing crisis, expressway progressNorthland housing deprivation was a key issue for the minister "of nearly everything". 12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFive levels, 135 apartments in $100m+ Mt Eden property planNineteen submissions supported the big new scheme, 16 were made against it.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland's housing plan could reshape your neighbourhood – see what it means for youTownhouses and apartments will rise from 36% to 70% of Auckland's housing stock.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRMA changes leave farmers liable for fines, insurers warnFederated Farmers argues fines should be insurable in some cases. 31 Aug 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPlan for McDonald’s Newmarket drive-through sparks concern over nearby schoolsA McDonald's spokesman dismisses a claim it targets sites near schools as 'spurious'. 28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi win case objecting to new Hawke's Bay quarry - for nowThe quarry site is close to burial caves and the scene of an inter-hapu battle.28 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandHorticulture leaders gather to discuss sector's challenges'If there’s one word that sums up the past year in NZ horticulture, it’s resilience.'27 Aug 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLakeland Queen's booze application uncovers consent glitchThe council is contacting affected businesses to address consenting issues.27 Aug 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Community concern': Iwi collective planning 70 homes on pony club siteMarutūāhu wants to build on the land now used by the Meadowbank Pony Club for grazing.21 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandDensity rules to be scrapped for hundreds of thousands of Auckland homes'Special character' designation will also disappear in parts of the city under a new plan.18 Aug 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNeighbours voice fears over three-storey housing development for ‘people in need’The three-storey housing development in Pāpāmoa is for 'people in need'.11 Aug 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoningOPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.06 Aug 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track planThe marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.05 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandGovt eases consent rules for small sheds, garages, sleepoutsStructures under 10 square metres no longer need to meet boundary setbacks.05 Aug 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGary Gotlieb: Helipads, boatsheds and NZ's unfair resource consent systemOPINION: The RMA process makes it easier for wealthy applicants to get consent.04 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle McCormick: Why NZ needs a cultural shift in infrastructure planningOPINION: Resource management reforms are laying foundations for New Zealand's success.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Bully-boyish': Local politicians slam Chris Bishop's Auckland housing fixBishop dismissed Fletcher's column, calling it factually inaccurate.30 Jul 05:00 PM