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Precinct puts downtown development on ice
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Precinct puts downtown development on ice

about 5 hours ago

Auckland occupiers could face a longer wait for new office space, after rising costs and rates forced the developer to shelve its 55-storey tower.

RNZ
RNZ
Small Business

Mount Maunganui businesses renovate and reinvent ahead of crucial summer

With foot traffic sharply down after the Mauao landslide, nearby traders are spending thousands on upgrades to survive a make-or-break summer.

about 9 hours ago · Ayla Yeoman
Local Government

Arts Village granted lease reprieve, but mayor warns 'no more free rides'

Rotorua ratepayers will fund the Arts Village for another year after councillors backed a rent-free lease, despite warnings over rising costs.

about 9 hours ago · Mathew Nash
Local Government

Homebuyers face confusion over unconsented work

Council guidance on new consent exemptions is leaving buyers wary, as more properties come under scrutiny for hidden unconsented work.

about 9 hours ago · Claire Taylor
Contact Energy

Kōwhai Park solar farm commissioned in Christchurch

The project is set to power about 36,000 homes a year, adding one of New Zealand's largest solar assets to Christchurch's grid.

1 day ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Kiwisaver

New Zealand housing wealth tops NZD $1.66 trillion

Despite weak prices and sales, residential property still makes up nearly half of household assets, leaving borrowers exposed to higher repayments.

1 day ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Civil Defence

Wellington City Council buying out property affected by April flash flooding

One homeowner is set to be bought out after April's flash floods, as Wellington City Council says the site faces landslip risk from its own land.

2 days ago · Ellen O'Dwyer
Investigation

Water done well reshapes councils' finances & plans

Councils face around $50 billion of water upgrades over the next decade, as ring-fenced funding finally tackles decades of neglect.

14 days ago • 9 min read
Exclusive: Water done well reshapes councils' finances & plans

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