Housing
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
Another 1000 public houses to be built in Christchurch
Housing Minister Megan Woods says Christchurch is set to receive another 1000 public homes in the next two years.
National Party to repeal rental laws if they win the election
The National Party has committed to repealing two rental laws if they win the election, claiming Labour has waged a war on landlords with it's rules.
It plans to bring back no-cause terminations and… Audio
Queenstown councillor wants government to do more to solve city's housing problems
Niki Gladding is concerned the local council is being lumped with fixing a problem central government should be tackling.
GP shortage among reasons advanced against development
A shortage of doctors in Kawerau has been cited as one of the reasons for not adding 80 more homes to the district, at a council hearing.
Auckland Council green lights $2.3b Drury plan, despite threat of legal action
Auckland Council has approved a plan to collect $1.1 billion from developers in Drury over the next 30 years in the face of a warning developers may seek a judicial review.
Looser borrowing restrictions would help some investors, first-time buyers - economist
The housing market is not expected to take a hit from proposed changes to mortgage lending restrictions, but it could signal that housing prices will soon stabilise.
Kāinga Ora change flood risk assessment
Kāinga Ora, formerly Housing New Zealand, says it has changed the way it assesses flood risks in the wake of a 2020 report which found more than 15 percent of its social housing , that's 10 thousand… Audio
