Housing
More activity in Auckland house sales but 'still tough'
Property sales appear to have turned a corner and may be increasing at last.
But what is happening in Auckland?
The managing director of Barfoot and Thompson in Auckland, Peter Thompson spoke to… Audio
Buyers re-entering housing market in Wellington
Property sales appear to have turned a corner and may be increasing at last.
But does this ring true in the Capital?
Sales director at Tommy's Real Estate in Wellington, Tim Clark spoke to Ingrid… Audio
First rise in residential property sales in two years
The property market may have turned a corner, with the first increase in the number of property sales in two years.
Figures released by property data firm CoreLogic today reveal a 7-point-5 percent… Audio
Housing market drives inequality - why not tax houses?
Opinion - The Green Party made waves recently when it proposed to tax net wealth over $2 million for individuals and $4m for couples, Susan St John writes .
Tauranga's 9.4% rates increase 'appropriate' - Commissioner
Tauranga residents are facing a rates rise of 9.4 percent from July, but the council was still "losing ground", as this was lower than the costs it was facing.
Hobart doubles short-term stay rates to keep rents down
To Tasmania now, where the Hobart council agreed last night to double rates for short-term stay properties, like Airbnb's, to ease the rocketing cost of renting. The proposal will use the short-term… Audio
Nearly 50 new Kāinga Ora homes planned for Nelson South
Close to 50 new Kāinga Ora homes are planned in Nelson South - to help meet an urgent need for housing in the city.
81-year-old launches a new dog-friendly travel app
Not many octogenarians celebrate an app launch on their birthday but Picton man Ronald Ragen did just that recently. It's a "buzz" to share the new dog-friendly travel app Dogalong with Kiwi pet… Audio
'People feel trapped': Migrant workers under new visa speak out on exploitation
Dozens of migrant workers are being exploited by Queenstown employers who are not meeting the minimum conditions required by their visas, the Queenstown Citizens Advice Bureau says.
Fire at Auckland hostel likely an accident, charity says
City missioner Helen Robinson says it is believed to have been started when a charger ignited. Audio
Residents eager to return to disability care home
Residents of a disability care home damaged by floods in Hawke's Bay survived a dramatic rescue - but some are still waiting to get back to their room. As the Tutaekuri river rose on February the… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Raj Chakraborti (Part One)
Today on The Panel, Zoe George and Raj Chakraborti talk to experts about what do when house prices have fallen in your neighbourhood, how to move passed false diet claims after the demise of Jenny… Audio
Signs of improvement in housing market as sales rise
There are growing signs the housing market is beginning to improve with sales numbers on the rise.
Cyclone recovery minister fronts up on Auckland flood buy-outs
The government's given Auckland council the hurry up over delays telling property owners the fate of their flood damaged homes. Under its voluntary buy out scheme property owners will get one of three… Video, Audio
No buy-out offers for Aucklanders with flood-damaged homes
Not a single buy out offer has been made and there's no date to give flood damaged home owners in Auckland certainty. Auckland Council started contacting home owners in the city today, but instead of… Video, Audio
Councils reassure storm-hit property owners on 'at-risk' categorisations
Thousands of Hawke's Bay property owners can now start talking with council officials about what will happen to their storm-hit properties.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Jeremy Elwood (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nalini Baruch and Jeremy Elwood talk about the next steps in the voluntary buyout for Auckland storm-damaged properties. Plus, they debate whether former… Audio
Motel fire standards still not upgraded, despite Cabinet promise
Community Law Aotearoa said the government was being far too slow to address the right of emergency housing residents to be safe. Audio
Doubt cast on big housing market rebound
High mortgage rates and stretched affordability will likely stymie its return to growth, a property economist says.
New data suggests property market may be bottoming out
New property price figures out today suggest the market could be bottoming out. CoreLogic's interactive Mapping the Market tool shows that around twelve percent 12% of the suburbs it tracks saw… Audio
