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Inside Seascape: New photos show state of abandoned Auckland apartment tower

Plywood in some areas has been damaged, report says replacement with steel is recommended.

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact

In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

Watercare reveals $13.8b plan for Auckland infrastructure overhaul

Watercare unveils its more-than- 1000-project business plan.

‘Extraordinary’ demand: Major industrial hub takes shape north of Auckland

Oyster Capital's site offers large lots, attracting expanding businesses.

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi

Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought

The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.

High-rise horror: Owners of wrecked upmarket apartments to walk away

'This really was a situation where the owners are salvaging what they could.'

Why 56-level $300m+ Seascape tower is abandoned for seven months

Court decision in November prohibited the builder from acting till the paperwork was done.

Auckland architecture awards shortlist out: 56 projects named

Toilets, houses, additions and alterations, interiors, apartments, new schools on list.

Public invited to see first Maungārongo apartments

A third of the 65 units have sold in this tough market. Invitations may mean more sales.

Govt needs pipeline of quality infrastructure projects to attract investors

Large funds find New Zealand's smaller opportunities less appealing than mega-projects.

Link to the past: Heritage mural kept in $650m redevelopment

BJ Ball Building and Mrkusich mural identified as a Category B Historic Heritage Place.

Watercare reveals deal with Foodstuffs North Island over new Pak'nSave Highland Park

'Agreement allows us to ... reduce our supply to the site' - Watercare's Priyan Perera.

F&P Healthcare starts vast new $250m building

Earthworks have been largely completed and construction will start later this month.

Institute of Architects' gold medal awarded to two Wellington architects

Hugh Tennent and Ewan Brown of Tennent Brown Architects take the top NZIA honour for 2024, announced in March 2025. Video / Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects

‘Dared to journey’ - two Wellington architects win NZIA top honour

'Radical sustainability of exploring bi-cultural collaboration' cited in win.

Who’s still got money? CBRE lists top sales of $1.7b deals lately

In the last six months of 2024, $1.7b of property sold in 97 deals. CBRE lists the top 10.

NZ’s biggest hotel deal: Precinct selling InterContinental Auckland to Singaporeans

Precinct bought the building in 2012 then undertook a massive $310m renovation of it.