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Solving urban homelessness with manaakitanga
Two and a half years ago, Te Puea Marae in Mangere made headlines when it opened its doors to what turned out to be hundreds of homeless people in Auckland, in the midst of the city's housing crisis… Audio
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Towns throughout NZ worried about drugs and housing crisis
People in working class communities are most concerned about the effects of drug abuse and the housing crisis on their neighbourhoods.
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'Wait and see' on Air NZ engineers' strike - travel agent
Audio 12 Dec 2018More on our lead story - the threatened strike by Air New Zealand engineers. Crisis talks are under way this morning to try to avert the industrial action. We're joined by Brent Thomas from the House… Audio
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Napier's dirty water blamed on maintenance work
Brown, silty water coming out of Napier taps is the result of sediment being stirred up by maintenance work on old pipes, and a chemical reaction caused by introduction of chlorine, a water expert…
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Houses of Aotearoa - Andrew Patterson
The houses of one of our most highly regarded architects Andrew Patterson are the subject of the first monograph to be published internationally of the work of a New Zealand architect. Houses of… Audio, Gallery
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Hutt City domestic violence victims struggle to find housing
Hutt City Women's Refuge says their safe house is at crisis point trying to find long-term accommodation for women in the community.
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The history of property speculation in NZ
New Zealand has experienced rampant property speculation during the first two decades of the twenty-first century. Why was this allowed to happen? Grant Morris says the most important reason can be… Audio
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More than 27 suicide attempts in two weeks - Manus refugee
There have been more than 27 suicide attempts in the last two weeks by refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island, a refugee says.
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Lower Hutt hard-hit by affordable housing shortage
A housing crisis in Lower Hutt is being exacerbated by people moving from nearby Wellington in search of cheaper rent.
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Kaumātua facing looming crisis
A hui focused on the well-being of older Māori has heard that kuia and kaumātua are facing a looming health and housing crisis nationwide. About 200 people gathered at the Kaumātua Service Providers… Audio
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Ardern reaffirms no WTO concern over Provincial Growth Fund grants
The prime minister says she hasn't seen anything that suggests the World Trade Organisation is concerned the government is bringing in agricultural subsidies via the back door. Audio
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Lower Hutt hard-hit by affordable housing shortage
A housing crisis in Lower Hutt is being exacerbated by people moving into the city from nearby Wellington in search of cheaper rent, with nearly 50% of the region's emergency housing grants being paid… Audio
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Why we're ignoring climate change
It's a dark cloud hanging over our civilisation, but there's still a chance to act. So why do we all have our heads in the sand? Susan Strongman reports.
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Housing shortage in Auckland linked to increase in abortions
Auckland is the only area in New Zealand where abortion numbers are increasing, watchdog boss says.
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Queenstown employers struggling with immigration issues - MP
The Immigration Minister is accused of being 'out of touch' as businesses face a battle to recruit foreign staff.
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Brexit no-deal could sink UK into recession, Bank warns
The pound could plunge in value causing a financial crisis if Brexit manoeuvres falter, the Bank of England has warned.
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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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New 'super agency' announced to tackle housing crisis
A new super agency will combine the powers of existing authorities and fast track large-scale housing developments.
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Innovative Dunedin waterfront plans inspired by nature
Figures behind Dunedin's waterfront development say it's not just a bunch of new buildings - it's also about saving the world.
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Can we buck the curse of the years ending in 8?
New Zealand has had a recession every year ending in 8 since 1968. Apart from 1948, the other '8' years in the century since 1918 weren't great either. So is 2018 the exception? And if so, why? Audio
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PNG govt works to end Manam Island resettlement crisis
In an effort to resolve the Manam resettlement crisis, Papua New Guinea's government is determined to win back the trust of the islanders.
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New scheme aims to get NZ housing fit
As the government considers new minimum standards for rental homes, a new online tool to assess if a house is warm, safe and dry has been launched. The Homefit intiative www.homefit.org.nz has been… Audio
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'Can't afford to survive' - Housing crisis forces young families out of region
Young families are leaving Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes due to the losing battle with housing affordability.
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Low-income property developer helps community meet housing demand
Greater altruism is needed to solve the affordability crisis confronting Central Otago Lakes, a property developer says.
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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
