Housing
Red-stickered house slipping towards road
The West Auckland road of Scenic Drive is closed after a red-stickered house started slipping amid heavy rain last night.
A neighbour has evacuated and diversions are in place.
The house is one of… Audio
Hundreds of Hawke's Bay homeowners can now rebuild
Hundreds of Hawke's Bay properties have had their risk level downgraded, after stopbank repairs were completed, meaning homeowners in Meeanee, Awatoto and Omahu can begin rebuilding their houses.
The… Audio
'No clear path' in emergency: Safety worries as tenants squeeze into overcrowded housing
The Queenstown Housing Initiative says reports of overcrowded properties are a safety concern - as an investigation into a house tenanted by more than 25 people gets underway.
South Dunedin's future
The Dunedin City Council is gearing up for a conversation about the future of its most populated area.
The wider South Dunedin basin was swamped by floodwaters in 2015 and is at risk from climate… Audio
Affordable rental homes to be built in Nelson South after council grant
A development in Nelson will see eight new affordable rental homes built in Nelson South.
Wellington council identifies 25 buildings being checked in wake of Loafers Lodge fire
Wellington City Council has released the locations of 25 buildings in the capital that are being checked, following the fatal Loafers Lodge fire.
More than 25 people share facilities at one house, pay $250 each, migrant says
A Queenstown migrant worker says she is being charged $250 a week to live with more than 25 other people in a poorly kept, overcrowded property.
Queenstown revamp celebrated, but union points to rental housing crisis
Queenstown's multi-million dollar revamped streets were officially opened with protesters present, but not the prime minister.
Collective housing conference
Tomorrow in Auckland hundreds housing advocates will gather as part of a movement to advocate for and promote different ways of designing, building and financing homes in New Zealand. Audio
House price falls may be nearing end - Corelogic
House sales have recorded their first annual increase in two years, and fewer properties were on the market in May, research firm CoreLogic said. Audio
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
