Housing
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
Council to start contacting owners of storm-damaged Auckland homes
Hundreds of Auckland homeowners will hear from the council on Wednesday about what comes next for a voluntary buyout of storm-damaged homes.
Housing market confidence inches up, but most still on the fence - ASB survey
Confidence is beginning to return to the housing market, but most buyers and sellers remain on the fence.
Delay in Auckland Council deciding fate of flood-damaged homes
About 400 Aucklanders with flood or cyclone-damaged properties are waiting to hear whether they'll be able to return to their homes, or receive a buy-out. They're waiting on emails telling them what… Video, Audio
Developers oppose Auckland Council plan to stop greenfield housing development
The council recommends delaying or stopping construction on some undeveloped land - greenfield work - in order to reduce emissions and avoid high infrastructure costs.
Owners separated from furry friends due to cyclone aftermath
After losing their homes, some people displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle are now living apart from their pets. No-pet clauses are common in rental agreements, meaning some are finding it hard to get a… Audio
DIY with Stan Scott
This week builder Stan Scott is along to help out with any DIY projects you might have. Audio
Wellington council to pilot official rental housing inspection service
Wellington City Council has announced a new plan to tackle homelessness, unaffordable housing and renters rights.
