ConstructionBattle over Maori burial siteFletcher executives will face protests from a small Maori community in Mangere when they attend a planning hearing tomorrow for a proposed new housing project.02 Feb 04:15 AM
BDBDConstructionFletcher buys Higgins for $315mTakeover of New Zealand's third-largest road construction and maintenance company.01 Feb 09:30 PM
BDBDConstructionFull break-up for 'under-valued' Fletcher Building?Brokerage First NZ Capital says a full break-up of Fletcher Building may be the best option for the company.01 Feb 07:03 PM
ConstructionGovt backs planned housing in quarryGovernment steps into a local planning appeal for the first time in 17 years to back Fletchers' planned housing development in the Three Kings quarry in Auckland.01 Feb 01:29 AM
ConstructionFletcher profits $85m from Australian quarry saleFletcher Building has announced it will make an $85 million profit on the sale of its Rocla Quarry Products business.29 Jan 01:25 AM
ConstructionCrackdown on cash jobsInland Revenue is cracking down on the black economy after many tradies admitted knowing of cash jobs worth more than $20,000.28 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher lobbies Govt for Auckland house planA housing boss has had talks with Government ministers about a potential new scheme to help more Aucklanders into buying their own house.24 Jan 11:15 PM
ConstructionResidents fight landfillsA group of residents on a quiet rural road in Auckland have banded together to try to stop two new commercial landfills opening.20 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionDemand hikes price of building materialsThe cost of construction materials is rising up to 10 per cent for some products due to strong demand.20 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionUber-style gear serviceAn Uber-style service for the construction sector is launching in New Zealand, allowing contractors to rent out unused equipment to others in the industry.18 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionInterest in leaky-home lawsuit expected to growA lawsuit against building products maker James Hardie Industries has so far been joined by more than 80 claimaints, with another 80 to 100 expected to sign up.31 Dec 06:26 AM
ConstructionBuilders fined for 'incompetent work'Two builders have copped fines from the industry watchdog for their negligent and incompetent work - and one has lost his trading licence.23 Dec 10:57 PM
BDBDConstructionCommercial property owners join leaky homes suitThe owners of 22 business units have joined a lawsuit of 80 property owners against James Hardie over its Titanboard product.22 Dec 05:50 PM
ConstructionAuckland's new zoning maps releasedAuckland residents and ratepayers can now see if their suburbs are destined for new multi-storey developments.17 Dec 03:44 AM
BDBDConstructionEconomy growing faster than expectedOur economy appears to be humming along, with latest GDP stats showing a 0.9 percent lift in economic activity.16 Dec 10:15 PM
OpinionStephen Scrivens: Regulation straitjacket holds back innovationA combination of over-regulation and over-taxation is a sure way to destroy a stressed business, writes Stephen Scrivens.It is inconceivable that any politician will willingly reduce taxes but the Government could cut red tape16 Dec 08:28 PM
ConstructionAuckland rezoning maps set to be releasedAuckland Council is understood to be releasing maps tomorrow showing large swathes of suburban Auckland being rezoned for multiple townhouses and apartments.16 Dec 08:57 AM
ConstructionConvention centre building starts with a bangWork begins on the International Convention Centre today with the demolition of the wall at the Hobson St site.16 Dec 12:37 AM
ConstructionResidents allege Govt breached TreatyMaori residents near a controversial housing project in Mangere have lodged an urgent claim with the Waitangi Tribunal.15 Dec 03:31 AM
ConstructionFletcher Building gets 'Rainbow Tick'Fletcher Building has become the first company of its kind to achieve Rainbow Tick certification.14 Dec 11:00 PM
OpinionLucy Walker: Dangerous building sites need better oversightCOMMENT: Are authorities able to monitor and oversee the hundreds of building projects across Auckland, asks Lucy Walker.14 Dec 09:41 PM
OpinionHenri Eliot: What should worry directors in 2016?Henri Eliot talks to professional directors Mark Verbiest, Tony Carter, Doug McKay and Rob Campbell about their focal points in 2016.14 Dec 08:36 PM
ConstructionInside NZ's tallest towerHeavy hint that popular clothing chains Zara and Uniqlo will be part of huge Auckland development.11 Dec 08:29 AM
ConstructionCEO Q&A: Mark Adamson, Fletcher BuildingMark Adamson tells Anne Gibson of his reaction to shareholder criticism, the massive business sell-down, turning 50 and his holiday plans.09 Dec 09:33 PM
BDBDConstructionLeaky homes class action loses bid to protect latecomers to lawsuitA lawsuit against building products maker James Hardie Industries has lost its bid to let potential plaintiffs join after a Dec. 31 cut-off date.08 Dec 08:00 PM
ConstructionWork on new hotel in CBD resumesWork on Auckland's most upmarket new hotel has resumed after the main Korean contractor left, scaffolding was dismantled and the job which started two years ago lay idle for months.06 Dec 04:00 PM
ConstructionShoddy work: Notices issued to fix buildingA $50 million-plus housing project at Albany identified as the site of a shoddy-building video has been issued with four notices by Auckland Council to fix work.03 Dec 09:09 AM
ConstructionFletcher quarry plan: Residents go to courtOne of New Zealand's largest builders releases new details of huge push into Auckland housing, as residents vow to take legal action.01 Dec 11:15 PM
ConstructionChristchurch rebuild programme 'unachievable'The report gave the programme a red rating, and said it was highly likely to need more money.30 Nov 10:08 PM
ConstructionLeaky school fight goes to Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court will decide whether or not parts of the Ministry of Education's lawsuit against Carter Holt Harvey can proceed.30 Nov 04:26 AM
ConstructionWhat will happen in your backyard?INTERACTIVE: Confidential maps show a big squeeze in some of Auckland's poshest and poorest streets.26 Nov 09:43 PM
ConstructionRelief for homeowners in reformsHomeowners will probably be able to build a fence, carport or more without the need for a resource consent under major reforms to planning laws.26 Nov 04:00 PM
