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Newmarket diversion dismays retailers
Businesses are concerned traffic diversions to be put in place while the Newmarket Viaduct is developed will create traffic mayhem.

Taking up a challenge
The new Newmarket railway station was a unique project that demanded an innovative approach, writes Steve Hart.

'No gas in the private tank'
Fletcher Building's construction book is 84 per cent Government-led and that won't change any time soon.

Right team key to success
As the Government steams ahead with infrastructure project plans, engineering firms are finding the need to catch up.

Chinese look to make inroads into motorway projects
Chinese firms are eyeing local roading contracts, but some builders are voicing concern, report Anne Gibson and Fran O'Sullivan.

Court rejects Omaha development
A scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.

Richlister builds house to rival nation's costliest
Expat marketing and IT millionaire Tim Williams is building one of New Zealand's biggest and most expensive houses.