New Zealand’s top residential properties announced

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Renovation of the Year Riordan Construction Limited’s three-bedroom renovation in Matua, Tauranga wowed the competition judges who say the home is exceptional. The...

Hibiscus Coast booming with $60 million Silverdale Retail Centre

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Naylor Love is the main contractor for the project, which features a 24,000 sq m centre with 980 car parks. It includes a Countdown,...

RMBF says building activity still flat in most of New Zealand

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Statistics New Zealand figures show 1513 new homes and apartment consents were issued for August 2012, a 0.3% increase on August 2011. Increases in...

Housing NZ launches redevelopment projects in Auckland

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The 12 development partners selected for the Auckland Minor Redevelopment Panel — who are able to tender for up to six of the 24...

Luxury Hamilton hotel gets the go-ahead

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Construction of SkyCity Hamilton’s new $35 million 4.5-star hotel will begin by the end of the year, and the luxury 135-room facility will be...

Project specialist scoops construction award

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Christchurch project specialist Steven van der Pol of Arrow International has been awarded The New Zealand Institute of Building Medal. The Medal, presented...

Fletcher Building commits to huge energy savings

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Fletcher Building Ltd (FBL) is set to make significant energy savings after signing an agreement with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to...

Colourful bridge wins top award

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The clever red palette on the Clark Street Overbridge in Auckland by Architectus has been awarded top honours in the Resene Total Colour Awards...

Weathertight remediation: A quick introduction for builders

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This is the second article in a series of articles based on a number of workshops on weathertight remediation for builders which the Building...

Kids get growing with Tui and Mitre 10

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Mitre 10 is lending a helping hand to green-fingered kids across the country as they dig into the Tui School Garden Challenge. Last...