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Wind farm building runs out of puff

The decade-long surge in big wind farm building in New Zealand is nearing an end with no new projects in the pipeline as the sector booms around the world.

'Huge wave' of building work on way

Making houses more affordable in Auckland will require far more land to be freed up .

Construction firm surge still not enough

The construction industry has grown by 10,000 firms since 2002, a new Government report shows, but still lacks capacity to deal with current massive demand.

Bunnings gets OK for Grey Lynn store

A controversial new Bunnings store on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn, Auckland, has been approved.

Strongest growth in decades tipped

New Zealand is on the cusp of its best year for economic growth in 10 years, says UBS NZ chief economist Robin Clements.

Building consent process streamlined

The Government is aiming to streamline the building consent process in a multi-pronged attack on red tape.

Cut building rules: Jones

Former minister of building and housing Shane Jones wants to simplify renovation compliance measures and cut costs.

Fletcher opens new Formica plant in China

Councils blamed for house cost

Councils are being blamed for the high cost of building New Zealand houses, ahead of the role played by manufacturers.

Inside NZ's new generation prison

Inmates moving through the country's new $300 million prison will be able to track their path to freedom.

Auckland prison to get $200m makeover

Building boom creates jobs

Positions for 16,000 people are available now and 200,000 jobs have been advertised since January on one of NZ's biggest employment websites.

Auckland job market boom

City's unemployment at lowest level since 2011 with average pay up to $1135 a week, writes Anne Gibson.

Govt looks to cut building costs

Coastal homes battle heats up

Two families have been accused of blocking a hapu from developing its coastal Northland property say they are out to protect the environment.

Fletcher Building aims to boost housing

Fletcher's Ralph Waters retiring early

Bunnings vs Grey Lynn: Battle heats up

The battle over a proposed controversial Bunnings in Grey Lynn will likely be headed for the Environment Court - irrespective of a decision by planning commissioners.