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Property Insider: From Drury to Southland - the quiet giant betting billions on wind power and future freight
Calder Stewart has built 750,000sq m of new buildings for $1.5b-plus in last three years.
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Auckland CBD's most prominent projects: Ten reasons to celebrate or cry
Cry over Seascape and Symphony. Celebrate Precinct and so much else in the city's heart.
Tauranga homes hit by late-night water outage after major mains break
Tauranga District Council says the water is back on for all affected homes.
'A rare and intimate window': Influential architect's art treasure trove up for auction
The sale includes rare pieces by Pat Hanly and Bill Hammond.
How to make the most of Auckland this weekend
Family-friendly events span Tāmaki Makaurau from Takapuna to Te Atatū.
'Do not swim': Most Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming after stormy weather
Thursday's weather event caused wastewater overflow into many of the city's swim spots.
New South Auckland hospital a step closer as Drury land search begins
Drury was chosen for its access to key transport routes and planned links.
Project Auckland – Simeon Brown on next steps for Auckland growth
Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown is fronting the annual Project Auckland luncheon at the Northern Club today on how to turn the city’s recent momentum into meaningful growth.
City stakeholders discuss next steps for growth at Project Auckland luncheon
Simeon Brown, Desley Simpson, Roger Gray and Carrie Hurihanganui spoke.
Desley Simpson: $1b in savings is just the start
Only around 35% of Auckland Council revenue now comes from rates.
'Much more than transport': How CRL will reshape the way Auckland moves
CRL will run up to 16 trains an hour, moving 19,000 peak passengers into town.
Richard Harman: How Auckland politics now drives the Beehive
Around 57% of coalition support at the last election came from Auckland.
Wayne Brown: A five-point plan to fix Auckland and grow the economy
Wayne Brown sets out five pillars to reshape Auckland’s next 10 years.
Port of Auckland unveils mega cruise ship terminal and 24/7 freight push
Port of Auckland expects up to 100,000 extra cruise visitors each year.
Gary Blick: Five council decisions driving Auckland’s economy
Council spending equals only about 3% of Auckland's regional GDP.
Auckland Council maps bold plan for a global innovation hub
Auckland's koru-shaped innovation district links Wynyard Quarter to Newmarket.
Commercial Bay developer’s bold plan to reshape Auckland waterfront
Precinct’s Downtown project aims to boost Commercial Bay workers by 70%.
Inside Watercare’s $13.8b upgrade plan
Watercareeee is rolling out 13 major work programmes, over around1000 individual projects.
What Aucklanders need to know as severe weather hits Tāmaki Makaurau
The heavy rain watch has been upgraded to an orange warning for the Auckland region.
Apartment owners win $40k after tribunal rules CAB legal levy invalid
The levy was subsequently revealed to be for the purpose of paying to fund a court battle.
Penlink bridge takes shape as final push begins on major new coastal route
Critical bridge taking shape for new 7km highway between SH1 and Whangaparāoa.
Auckland Council lists million-dollar North Shore home for forced sale over $220k rates bill
Rates last fully paid in 2005; Council believes the owner may be overseas.
Sudden clean sweep: Fresh poll ordered after Papatoetoe vote dispute
A court-ordered re-election in Papatoetoe follows allegations of vote fraud from last October's election.
Labour selects Kerrin Leoni to challenge Oriini Kaipara in Tāmaki Makaurau
Leoni won the Labour nomination after an apparently tough grilling by members.
Your guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and more
Yet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered.
Builders, bankruptcies in crosshairs after family's six-year 'nightmare'
A family made a builder sign a personal guarantee but they still can't get their money.
Rail closure 'rough patch' as $4 petrol pushes more Aucklanders onto trains
Record patronage comes as petrol prices spike to $4 a litre and some pumps run dry.
Deborah Chambers: Why Auckland’s crash laws grind motorways to a halt
OPINION: One minor crash should not bring Auckland’s motorways to a halt.
‘Devaluing the residential appeal’: Anger over three-level self-storage complex
Resident says the 14m high, three-level complex clashes with Mt Albert's vision.
Stupid Rules: The new book tackling New Zealand’s problem with red-tape
Auckland Business School professor makes the case for a return to a structured heirachy.