Construction
Shamubeel Eaqub says there is a failure to think long-term by both local and central government. Local authorities are not the only ones responsible for the housing crisis, but they can do a lot, he believes
30th Aug 17, 7:36am
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Shamubeel Eaqub says there is a failure to think long-term by both local and central government. Local authorities are not the only ones responsible for the housing crisis, but they can do a lot, he believes
Fletcher Building has announced the immediate departure of chief executive Mark Adamson and says operating earnings this year will be around $100 mln less than previously indicated
20th Jul 17, 9:13am
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Fletcher Building has announced the immediate departure of chief executive Mark Adamson and says operating earnings this year will be around $100 mln less than previously indicated
A property market slowdown mixed with rising interest rates is a cocktail that'll become lethal if the next government clamps down on migration, says Infometrics
14th Jul 17, 8:19am
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A property market slowdown mixed with rising interest rates is a cocktail that'll become lethal if the next government clamps down on migration, says Infometrics
Dairy sector manufacturing (but not exports) covers for considerable fall in construction activity as GDP grows 0.5% in March qtr vs RBNZ pick for 0.9% growth
15th Jun 17, 11:00am
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Dairy sector manufacturing (but not exports) covers for considerable fall in construction activity as GDP grows 0.5% in March qtr vs RBNZ pick for 0.9% growth
Mayoral Taskforce on Auckland Housing Supply identifies increasing bank financing constraints on developers and buyers as 'an important emerging issue'
12th Jun 17, 3:19pm
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Mayoral Taskforce on Auckland Housing Supply identifies increasing bank financing constraints on developers and buyers as 'an important emerging issue'
There was a sharp decline in the number of new dwelling consents issued across NZ in April, Auckland's housing supply crisis worsening
30th May 17, 11:37am
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There was a sharp decline in the number of new dwelling consents issued across NZ in April, Auckland's housing supply crisis worsening
The share price of Fletcher Building is tanking after the construction giant put out a big profit warning only weeks after releasing interim results; Govt projects may be involved
20th Mar 17, 11:31am
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The share price of Fletcher Building is tanking after the construction giant put out a big profit warning only weeks after releasing interim results; Govt projects may be involved
Auckland to lead NZ jobs growth over next four years as Christchurch falls below national average, Infometrics says
15th Mar 17, 12:44pm
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Auckland to lead NZ jobs growth over next four years as Christchurch falls below national average, Infometrics says
Auckland housing undersupply to get worse before better, economists say; Wellington residential construction jump welcomed
3rd Mar 17, 4:06pm
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Auckland housing undersupply to get worse before better, economists say; Wellington residential construction jump welcomed
Govt building boom claim fueled by 137% rise in building costs since 2004, Labour says; Twyford vs Smith in Parliament take-two
15th Feb 17, 3:55pm
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Govt building boom claim fueled by 137% rise in building costs since 2004, Labour says; Twyford vs Smith in Parliament take-two
Dwelling consent figures ended last year on a sour note with little relief in sight for Auckland's growing housing shortage
9th Feb 17, 11:41am
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Dwelling consent figures ended last year on a sour note with little relief in sight for Auckland's growing housing shortage
Bill English's year-opening salvo suggests the Government's looking to keep its powder dry on the long run to the election
2nd Feb 17, 3:05pm
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Bill English's year-opening salvo suggests the Government's looking to keep its powder dry on the long run to the election
Construction, tourism and the dairy price rebound are seeing the NZ economy 'firing all cylinders again', says HSBC economist Paul Bloxham
24th Jan 17, 10:18am
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Construction, tourism and the dairy price rebound are seeing the NZ economy 'firing all cylinders again', says HSBC economist Paul Bloxham
Bill English's cute tactic of removing one of the country's perceived biggest problems from the list of ministerial names may come back to bite
19th Dec 16, 12:10pm
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Bill English's cute tactic of removing one of the country's perceived biggest problems from the list of ministerial names may come back to bite
Auckland's construction boom sees more cranes towering across the skyline than major cities in the US: RLB Crane Index
18th Nov 16, 11:07am
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Auckland's construction boom sees more cranes towering across the skyline than major cities in the US: RLB Crane Index
This week's jobs figures look fantastic, but they disguise flat real GDP per hour worked and an essentially stagnant economy where renters, the young and the unemployed have missed out
6th Nov 16, 5:02am
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This week's jobs figures look fantastic, but they disguise flat real GDP per hour worked and an essentially stagnant economy where renters, the young and the unemployed have missed out
ASB economists see US Presidential 'wildcard' as potentially derailing New Zealand's rosy economic picture
31st Oct 16, 1:59pm
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ASB economists see US Presidential 'wildcard' as potentially derailing New Zealand's rosy economic picture
ANZ economists have changed their call and now see an expected RBNZ cut of the OCR to 1.75% next month as the last one in the current interest rates cycle
25th Oct 16, 2:56pm
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ANZ economists have changed their call and now see an expected RBNZ cut of the OCR to 1.75% next month as the last one in the current interest rates cycle
ANZ economists see signs of 'late cycle behaviour' emerging in the economy but believe the boom-and-bust pattern of previous cycles can be avoided this time
17th Oct 16, 2:37pm
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ANZ economists see signs of 'late cycle behaviour' emerging in the economy but believe the boom-and-bust pattern of previous cycles can be avoided this time
The Government needs to get involved in helping to provide a level playing field for entrants into the housing market
26th Sep 16, 11:26am
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The Government needs to get involved in helping to provide a level playing field for entrants into the housing market
Some 'old' patterns of consumer spending are belatedly showing signs of returning, along with the ever-rising house prices
21st Sep 16, 1:32pm
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Some 'old' patterns of consumer spending are belatedly showing signs of returning, along with the ever-rising house prices
Terry Baucher says the new Auckland Unitary Plan could trigger some nasty tax surprises courtesy of largely forgotten decades-old rules
19th Sep 16, 10:37am
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Terry Baucher says the new Auckland Unitary Plan could trigger some nasty tax surprises courtesy of largely forgotten decades-old rules
Rules around body corporates need tightening before a whole new generation of Auckland apartment buyers are burnt by poor disclosure, inadequate maintenance and dodgy building quality
18th Sep 16, 5:02am
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Rules around body corporates need tightening before a whole new generation of Auckland apartment buyers are burnt by poor disclosure, inadequate maintenance and dodgy building quality
If current house sales figures are demonstrating the full impact of the latest LVR restrictions, there's nothing to stop prices marching ownwards and upwards over the rest of 2016 and into the New Year
14th Sep 16, 1:44pm
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If current house sales figures are demonstrating the full impact of the latest LVR restrictions, there's nothing to stop prices marching ownwards and upwards over the rest of 2016 and into the New Year
Bernard Hickey argues the Government should help break the lending drought threatening the Auckland housing building boom by focusing KiwiSaver HomeStart on funding new builds
11th Sep 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey argues the Government should help break the lending drought threatening the Auckland housing building boom by focusing KiwiSaver HomeStart on funding new builds