Auckland developer sells mansion amid subcontractor payment disputes

Wednesday 15 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 15 Oct 2025, 4:04pm

In this story Kāinga Ora

An Auckland developer has hired a PR firm following reports that a mansion near Paritai Drive sold for a secret sum. The sale has caused frustration among subcontractors who are owed millions of dollars from a separate project.

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1. The Press via The PostWed 15 Oct 2025, 4:00pm

   Out of pocket subbies feeling ‘f...ed off’ after developer couple sells mansion for $12.25m (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZWed 15 Oct 2025, 4:04pm

   New Zealand’s ‘most expensive state house’ sells for $3.4 million (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)