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Tauranga builder fails with $518,000 shortfall, recession fears raised

"We are now accumulating a backlog of unfinished houses" - National MP Andrew Bayly

First image of how Ikea's Sylvia Park store will look

Sylvia Park was the "standout performer" and Ikea plans to open its first NZ store there.

Budget 2022: Move to stop supermarkets blocking rival stores hailed

The new law could help parties challenge the Countdown/Foodstuffs duopoly.

$4.8b landlord Goodman makes $748.6m, up 18%

Developments to add 100,000sq m of space, generating a further $21m annual rent.

Roger Partridge: Border announcements a mix of half-measures, muddled thinking

OPINION: NZ's border settings continue to confound, NZ Initiative chairman writes.

Calls for mental health support in construction sector

Construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry in the country.

Big energy upgrades for new houses from November

Experts estimate up to $25,000 could be added to new builds.

Market thought we were 'mad' - $250m project boss

Goodman boss John Dakin on $93m land buy for $250m logistics hub.

Liquidators' report out on failed $80m Wellington builder

$17.6m liabilities but just $8.9m in assets and 320 unsecured creditors.

Where 3000 new Auckland apartments are planned

Plans could take 15 to 20 years to be completed

152-unit CBD project frozen as $80m+ Wellington builder goes into liquidation

"It's a reflection of the unstable market. Everyone is busy," says one sector leader.

The Kiwi industry that's forecast to need more than 200,000 workers - and the lure of Oz

The Work and Income scheme grants $16,000 over two years to apprentices

What next when $390m apprenticeship scheme ends?

Industry leaders call on the Government to extend a $390m scheme to train apprentices.

Market close: Prices up despite lurking grey clouds

Sharp rise despite lockdowns, rising interest rates, talk of US recession.

Builder aborting $85m Onehunga apartment job frets for buyers

'Decision will no doubt be a tough pill to swallow' says builder.

5000-home development rejected by Housing Minister for fast-track treatment

Winton Land has 1500 of 5000 homes consented: plans will proceed on smaller scale.

Billionaire Friedlanders buy leaky Auckland apartment block

"We hope that the previous owners got some relief from our purchase" - Creemers

Strewth: Pre-made Aussie bathrooms for Avondale state units

Where five state homes once stood, now 18 state apartments are on the Avondale site.