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A disordered food system has created an obesogenic world which engineers overconsumption
Kim Hill explores the true cost of abundant cheap, fatty and sugary food with Dr Sally Mackay, Dr Matire Harwood, Deborah Manning and Prof. Hugh Campbell. Audio
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Landlords adding to Central Otago housing crisis - report
A new housing report paints a picture of 'greedy' landlords exploiting tenants with inflated prices, adding to a housing affordability crisis in Central Otago. Video, Audio
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Queenstown housing crisis needs govt help - provider
Those at the frontline of Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago's housing crisis say the problem is now too big to be solved locally. They say legislation is hamstringing authorities and reliable… Audio
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Housing affordability crisis deepens in Queenstown Lakes
Two years ago the Queenstown Lakes District Council launched ambitious plans to address housing affordability. Property values have levelled off but the crisis is still growing with high rental costs… Audio
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Building to rent: the pros and cons
As the government cuts back on state housing – and more people choose to rent – Massey University researchers are investigating New Zealand's new rental landscape. Audio
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What went wrong with Kiwibuild, and can it be fixed?
The government's Kiwibuild scheme has had set back after set back. Can it be rescued? And is it still worthwhile? Audio
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The Park Mews Effect
There’s this amazing apartment block in central Wellington that could teach us a lot about building affordable houses and great communities for people of all ages. It’s called Park Mews - but the… Audio
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Focus on Politics: KiwiBuild or KiwiBust?
KiwiBuild was supposed to be the coalition government's answer to the housing affordability crisis, but it has hit the rocks before the end of its first year. Housing Minister Phil Twyford this week… Audio
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Australia's notorious housing market still cheaper than NZ's
Tougher lending restrictions and a more agile construction industry is why Australia's notoriously expensive housing market is now more affordable than New Zealand's. The annual Demographia… Audio
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Housing crisis: 'There are no unemployed builders' - Hipkins
Audio 22 Jan 2019Government dithering has been blamed for the latest abysmal house affordability figures. The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability report shows that all of the country's major… Video, Audio
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Councils reluctant to fund infrastructure for housing growth
President of Local Government New Zealand Dave Cull says there are no current incentives for councils to invest in infrastructure for residential growth, and the burden is falling on current… Audio
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NZ one of least affordable countries for housing
The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey shows housing in New Zealand's eight main centres is now on average more than six times the average income. Audio
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Buying a house: Nowhere is affordable
The Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability has been released and New Zealand continues to be one of the most unaffordable countries in the world to buy a house. Audio
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The Panel with Michelle Boag and Mike Williams (Part 1)
Audio 21 Jan 2019Topics - The Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability has been released and New Zealand conitnues to be one of the most unaffordable countries in the world to buy a house, with the… Audio
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Land supply alone won't help housing affordability - Eaqub
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says a new study reaffirms the terrible state of housing across New Zealand. The Demographia survey shows New Zealand is one of the most unaffordable countries in the world… Audio
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Planning rules need overhaul to help housing - Bridges
Simon Bridges says the failure of successive governments to overhaul planning rules has put homes beyond the means of most people. The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability released… Audio
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All NZ major property markets unaffordable - housing report
All of New Zealand's major property markets are now considered severely unaffordable. The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability report out on Monday shows New Zealand continues to be… Audio
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No NZ housing market considered affordable - study
None of New Zealand's main housing markets are considered affordable any longer. The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability report released today shows New Zealand continues to be one… Audio
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Housing sector working in silos - Property Council boss
The Property Council's chief executive says groups working across the housing sector need to stop working in silos to deal with the lack of affordable houses. A new study reveals none of the country's… Audio
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A year of Kiwibuild, can shared equity meet targets?
Bill McKay analyses the long awaited announcement of the Urban Design Authority - it's going to be huge, and will run several projects large scale and incorporate both Housing NZ and Kiwibuild. Also a… Audio
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Cost of living forcing families out of Central Otago
Call it a crisis, call it a problem; one thing everyone agrees on in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes is that housing affordability is causing young families to leave. Statistics show the average… Audio
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Housing affordability crisis - are we winning?
Earlier this week questions around who should qualify for Kiwibuild re-emerged after one of the first 18 families to buy one was accused of being too wealthy. Housing commentators say that's why a… Audio
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Down-size sections for affordable housing
The CEO of Fletcher Living says there's no need for a sizable garden if you have playgrounds or parks nearby. Steve Evans says smaller sections is one of the keys for unlocking housing affordability.
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The Panel with Mihingarangi Forbes and Andrew Clay (Part 1)
Audio 14 Sep 2018Fonterra will be facing the music in its roadshow meetings to brief its farmers on its full year result - the loss of $196m. Arie Dekker of First NZ Capital dissects what went wrong for Fonterra in… Audio
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Living and retiring in debt
With the up-coming review of the rules governing borrowing and lending, the National Building Financial Capability Trust says it is seeing an increase in people entering retirement owing money. The… Audio
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Majority can kiss good bye to KiwiBuild
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment has grim news for most first home buyers - you can't afford a KiwiBuild house. The first lot of KiwiBuild houses will go for $579k. It brings us back… Audio
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Special housing areas - have they worked?
Special housing areas were meant to increase the affordability of homes by "streamlining the planning and consent process". The then Labour opposition derided the legislation, saying it was used by… Audio
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IMF criticises foreign buyer ban, praises housing agenda
The IMF is urging the government to rethink its foreign buyer ban, saying the policy is unlikely to have a significant impact on housing affordability. Their latest annual report of the New Zealand… Audio
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NZ ‘not geared for affordable housing’
Smaller housing developers are being locked out by bureaucracy costs, and experts say the government must connect people with expertise so affordable housing, particularly for Māori, can be built. Audio
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Insight: The Cost of the Foreign Buyer Ban
Otago reporter Timothy Brown heads to Queenstown to find out what unintended consequences of the foreign buyer ban might lie ahead for the resort town. Audio