Fletcher Building to sell construction arm to Vinci in $315m deal
“The sale of Fletcher Construction is a significant step forward in delivering that strategy, while continuing the work…
Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates
people need to understand the changes so they could plan with confidence. “Granny flats can make a real…
NZ sharemarket up 1.3% for the year – Market close
Manufacturing activity in New Zealand is now the highest in four years, according to the BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of…
Diet vs exercise: which is more important?
Tegan Taylor: Norman, are you familiar with the game ‘Would You Rather’? Norman Swan: No, but what would…
Two-vehicle crash causes heavy congestion on Great North Rd to Henderson
The crash at Kirby St and Great North Rd was reported just before 1pm. Photo / Supplied Traffic…
Auckland tenant kicked out of apartment after balcony escape and police callouts
Then, on November 7, Palmer hosted a birthday party and within two hours, police arrived and arrested two…
Friesian genetics focus helps Te Poi couple cut cow numbers, lift returns
These days, their cows produce 700kgMS, with an average liveweight of 550kg. By focusing on cost control, pasture…
Local leaders share their hopes for Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty in 2026
Top of the to-do list next year would be an annual plan aimed at keeping rate increases as…
Auckland holiday traffic: Long delays on Southern Motorway as motorists head to New Year’s hotspots
Lengthy traffic queue on the Southern Motorway. Photo / NZTA The NZTA traffic dashboard indicated the route from…
High Court appoints administrators to oversee $240m repairs at St Lukes Gardens, NZ’s biggest leaky building
Weathertightness defects were first detected in 2014. It is now considered New Zealand’s largest leaky building repair project,…
Auckland Art Gallery heritage wing restoration unveiled after $30m upgrade
The project, costing $29.9 million, has been underway for four years and involved replacing the slate roof with…
Fletcher Building’s Andrew Reding not expecting swift economic turnaround – Summer questions
How would you describe 2025 for your business? It’s been a year of huge change for Fletcher Building.…