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Directors of Mainzeal say they had no reason to question promises from its Chinese parent.
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Steel & Tube hasn't yet been won over by Fletcher's approach.
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Dame Jenny Shipley has given evidence in the Mainzeal High Court trial.
Steel & Tube explains why it rejected Fletcher's move
Steel & Tube said Fletcher has under-valued its business.
Mainzeal directors' delay cost creditors up to $75M, court hears
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Transtasman investors put off by 'negative perceptions'
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Steel & Tube offer 'compelling value': Taylor
Taylor: Takeover "compelling value", Fletcher boss argues.
Fletcher Building offers $282m for Steel & Tube
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Derek Firth: How to rebuild the construction industry
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New $13m apartments in Orakei get consent
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Hopes for 153-unit project after Ebert failure
Developer in talks with another builder to finish 153-unit apartment project.
Auckland might get 41 new hotels: Report
Around 41 new hotels are planned for Auckland in the next five years.
SkyCity withholds $26.9m from Fletcher over convention centre woes
SkyCity withholds $26.9m from Fletcher over NZICC
John Walton: Construction bust in boom times needs rethink
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"This is the first time we have done anything like this."
Iconic Queen St building marked for $20m rejuvenation
The facelift of 246 Queen Street will reportedly mark a revival for the street.
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10,000 new homes over 15 years, including 2400 Kiwibuild homes.
MBIE reviewing council over Bella Vista
MBIE is carrying out a review of several of the council's building control activities.
Carters chasing Bella Vista director for more than $1m
Carters is chasing Bella Vista Homes director Danny Cancian for the more than $1 million.
Building boom! Auckland residential building consents jump 28 per cent
Auckland continues to lead the way in construction demand.
Migrant construction workers exploited - report
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Kiwi engineer, construction specialist, academic and railway boss Sean Sweeney.
Alexandra Park apartments hit by 'stop work' notice
Auckland Council demanded urgent action and issued a "stop work" notice.
Market poised for Fletcher full-year result
The market will be keeping a keen eye on the Fletcher result out today.
Record-breaking NZ sharemarket poised for Big Wednesday
The sharemarket is poised for big Wednesday, with a slew of results due.
Retirement villages will bring 320 jobs, $45m boost
Research suggests retirement village development adds significantly to the local economy.
800 new south Auckland residences planned
More than half of the properties will be in the affordable price range.
More construction parties tipped to lock horns
Disputes between construction developers and contractors tipped to rise.
Fletcher starts sale process to offload Formica
The sale is most likely to attract interest from private equity buyers.