Housing
Housing market stalls, but first-home buyers benefiting
First-home buyers are holding on to their larger share of the housing market, despite lower sales activity.
Waste not, want not - Hamilton cracks down on construction rubbish
In their 2019 Waste Management and Minimisation bylaw, Hamilton City Council did something simple, but radical.
National average house prices 13% down on a year ago - QV
Investors are sitting on the sidelines and buyers remain scarce as housing values continue to slide, though the decline has slowed in many main centres.
The Detail's Long Read: Come Together
By Eric Trump: Is co-housing a wiser use of resources and a counter to societal ills like loneliness? Audio
The Detail's Long Read: Come Together
By Eric Trump: Is co-housing a wiser use of resources and a counter to societal ills like loneliness?
AudioYou know where we are: Bach owners challenged to meet iwi
Onaero Bay campground bach owners have been invited to meet their local iwi after complaining they were ignored in planning for a revamp of the Taranaki beachfront reserve.
Housing consents down as construction companies feel financial pinch
A downturn in housing consents and skyrocketing operating costs means more construction businesses are feeling the financial pinch.
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Today Dave Armstrong talks about the problems which need solving in Wellington including the trains, sporting fees at council facilities and house prices. Audio
Property prices still falling but rate of decline easing
Property prices are continuing their downward slump, but the rate of decline is easing, suggesting they could soon hit a near-term floor.
Some Kerikeri residents not happy with Kāinga Ora plans
Plans for a state housing development in Kerikeri's town centre have got some locals off side and prompted a public meeting on Wednesday night.
The organisers say they support more social housing in… Video, Audio
Waiheke long-time resident's struggle to find a rental on the island
A 69 year old Waiheke man's been forced to couch surf and sleep in his car because he says there virutally no affordable long term rentals on the island.
Stu Escolme's works as a gardener and bus… Video, Audio
Some still in mouldy, damaged homes, months after Auckland floods
Three months on from the devastating anniversary floods, some West Auckland residents are still living in destroyed homes and are desperate for answers.
Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth and camera… Video, Audio
Wairoa, Hastings mayors want certainty for flood damaged homes
Hawke's Bay mayors are telling the government they need much more detail about a new plan to decide if people have to permanently leave their flood damaged homes. They say cyclone hit communities are… Audio
More homeowners falling behind on mortgage payments
The number of households behind on their mortgage repayments is up 26 percent on the same time last year, with 19,300 accounts past due.
Fate of damaged homes to be revealed after being placed in new 'category' system
The future of properties affected by the weather events will be assessed under three categories that range from needing simple repairs to never being rebuilt again.
April property listings show steep drop
The housing market has slowed, with new listings last month at the lowest levels for any April on record. Audio
Māngere residents want blocked drains fixed
Mangere residents want Auckland Council to fix their blocked drains now before they put in place a long term plan to rebuild for flood resilience. On the night of the Auckland Anniversary flood, Te… Audio
New Zealand housing market slows to snails pace
New house listings are at their lowest levels for any April on record, according to the latest from the real estate institute. And the average national asking price is down in all but two regions… Audio
Community feedback sought on proposal to rezone land near Queenstown for housing
A proposal to rezone land near Queenstown for higher density housing is open for community feedback.
'We do want more landlords, we want more supply' - Chris Bishop
National Party housing spokesperson says his party's changes will ease the rental crisis by encouraging more property owners to rent out houses and get landlords back in the market. Audio
