Council fails to sell Auckland Film Studios — here's its excuse
No buyers emerge after two-year process, which kicked off after $37.5m grant for upgrades.
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About 500 piles have now been driven 40-50m deep across the site, an executive says.
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In 2014, 10,500 new homes were planned.
Property Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail
'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.
What builder who wanted to fix state house didn't know
'One of a number of properties in Oranga that will be demolished under a single contract.'
$40 million Pakatoa Island no longer for sale
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Costco Wholesale New Zealand revenue soars
Accounts show exactly how popular the three-level store at Westgate is.
Watch: Sacked ELE worker sleeping in his car - 'I'm like a shrimp'
“I have a family to support, sending money to my daughters, brothers, mother and my wife.'
Building consents show new apartments well down in November
Big drop in new dwellings consented but stats are volatile.
China Construction Bank's mortgagee sale: 33 units go for $25m+
The bank put places up for mortgagee sale via JLL last year, a sign of repayment distress.
Up or down? What new agency figures tell us about Auckland's housing market
'Median sales price at $1,045,000 was the highest for any month in 2023.' - Peter Thompson
Market close: New Zealand shares bounce back with Summerset leading the way
The retirement village operator dragged up other parts of the market in a broad rally.
New boss, gambling probes for $1.3b gaming giant SkyCity
It's been 12 weeks now since the company said Michael Ahearne is going. Who's taking over?
$26m buyer reneges on third Auckland house deal: What the sellers did
First, he failed to settle North Shore properties. Then, he did the same in Herne Bay.
ELE collapse: Owner accuses clients of not paying, Filipino ex-workers sleep in cars
'I urge you to consider the consequences of withholding payment': ELE owner to clients
Mega $62m apartment repairs: Residents return to high-rise CBD block
Apartments are gradually being handed back by the head contractor, Teak Construction.
Best of Premium 2023: The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand
Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".
Red flag: Russian-owned NZ company's liquidation highly unusual
The liquidation was quite out of the ordinary for several reasons, Pritesh Patel said.
Sultans of spin: The public relations industry power list
They lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.
Commercial, industrial property outlook: Where to for rents, occupancy?
A four-decade chart shows how Auckland returns have fluctuated - and where they're headed.
Biggest foreign investment deals of 2023
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McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.
Artisan offers apprenticeship to workers laid off before Christmas
An Auckland fibrous plaster manufacturer offers an apprenticeship opportunity.
Three top-of-mind issues: Kiwi chief Clive Mackenzie
Housing shortage, the surge in migration, declining levels of construction: perfect storm?
ELE group collapse: 100 Christchurch workers identified after company went bust
Christchurch gears up to help laid-off workers and industry rallies in Auckland.
Construction labour firms, supporters unite to help sacked ELE group workers
'Ripple effect' a concern for hundreds of staff abruptly laid off before Christmas.
ELE group collapse: Māori workers caught out
Crown entity paid the money to support more Māori getting into the workforce.
ELE Group collapse: Immigration NZ seeks direct contact with fired workers
Visas give the workers the right to remain in this country while they are working.
ELE Group collapse: Massive foodbank drive for hundreds of laid-off workers
"My phone is blowing up right now," organiser says as hundreds face a perilous Christmas.
ELE Group collapse: Pay cut, redundancy threat came before receivership
Collapsed company ELE was a 'good employer in a tough industry' - but now wages are gone.
ELE collapse: 750 Filipinos fired from sites
'Workers’ ability to stay here is now under threat, many will find it hard': Mikee Santos.
1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire business
ELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.
Is the worst behind us? Business confidence on the mend
Firms' confidence in the economic outlook and their expectations rose again in December.