Housing
Māori-led housing effort bringing peace of mind to Tai Rāwhiti
Rural Gisborne whānau are sleeping easy at night, knowing they have a permanent home on the land of their tīpuna.
Fire regulation proposal withdrawn just days before fatal Loafers Lodge fire
Key parts of a government proposal to bring in stronger fire protection for infill housing were withdrawn just days before the fatal Loafers Lodge fire.
Government proposal to update fire safety regulations dropped
Just days before the devastating Loafers Lodge fire, a government proposal to update fire safety regulations for some buildings were dropped - partially due to cost concerns.
The Ministry of… Audio
Tairāwhiti iwi will house 100 cyclone-hit families this winter
A group of six Tairāwhiti iwi is promising to house 100 cyclone-hit families by winter.
Toitū Tairawhiti Housing has been providing affordable homes for the region and eastern Bay of Plenty since… Audio
High density housing fire protection plans stymied
RNZ can reveal moves to bring in stronger fire protection rules for high density in-fill housing have been stymied.
A year of work went into toughening up the rules to slow down the spread of fire in… Audio
Tiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken away
When Pete Montgomery started building his tiny house on a friend's lifestyle block near Whakatāne, he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.
Waitangi Tribunal finds Crown breached Treaty obligations over Māori homelessness
The first stage of the Tribunal's inquiry into housing policy and services from 2009 to 2021 has been completed.
Budget 2023: Targeted support welcomed but projects need securing 'for long-term' - agencies
Social support agencies welcomed practical and targeted funding in the Budget they believe will help some children and families, but say short-term funding to some projects leaves initiatives facing… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
UK: Immigration hits record high, royal 'car chase'
UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about why legal immigration is top of the political agenda, with new figures expected to show it's reached a record high of 700,000. Audio
Housing Minister investigating building regulations after lodge blaze
The housing Minister's now investigating whether building regulations for high density accommodation are fit for purpose, at the Prime Minister's request.
Auckland Council has a proactive inspection… Video, Audio
Loafers Lodge fire: What are tenants' rights? Community law expert explains
The deadly fire at loafers lodge has raised questions about the rights of residents living there and at other boarding houses.
What happens if they've paid rent up front? Is the building owner… Video, Audio
Government to review building regulations for high density accommodation
The Prime Minister has asked the Housing Minister to look at whether building regulations for high density accommodation are fit for purpose.
Wellington Missioner on lodge fire
Support agencies are concerned about the re-housing of those living in the Wellington hostel which caught fire on Monday night. The top floor of Loafers Lodge was engulfed in flames for hours as… Audio
Questions raised about response to blaze
In the wake of the Loafers Lodge fire, questions are being asked about the Fire Service's ability to fight fires in high rise buildings in the capital. On Monday night firefighters confronted… Audio
Accommodation found for most hostel residents
Wellington City Council says most of those evacuated because of the Loafer's Lodge blaze yesterday have new temporary accommodation. Only a handful of residents from the hostel were still at an… Audio
Tenant of Loafers Lodge for 10 years describes life at property
A former tenant of Loafers Lodge says fire drills and alarms were a regular occurence but it was up to residents to decide whether to evacuate in the evenings because there was no overnight security… Audio
'Hope is fading': Temporary homes hold-up puts hundreds in precarious situation
More than 300 households whose properties were wrecked by flooding earlier this year are still waiting for a temporary home - or are in limbo about whether they will need one.
Karekare residents still seeking clarity on post-cyclone recovery
More than three months on since Cyclone Gabrielle, residents in a West Auckland settlement are calling on officials to provide clarity on recovery works.
More than 300 cyclone-hit homes still wait for housing help
More than 300 households whose homes were wrecked in the cyclone and Auckland floods, are still waiting to be housed - or are in limbo.
The hold up is partly because the Temporary Accomodation… Audio
