Housing
Warnings house and contents insurance overpriced
New Zealanders are paying too much for house and contents insurance, according to a new survey. Consumer NZ's price comparison survey shows climate and natural hazard risk is being factored in, and is… Audio
Subsidy extension possible for Wellington social housing tenants
Wellington City Council's social housing tenants may soon get ratepayer help with their rents.
The council will today consider whether to extend a temporary subsidy that is currently used by very… Audio
Wellington City Council social housing tenants may soon get help with rent
Wellington City Council is considering measures for reducing social housing rents for tenants in hardship.
Whangārei: District’s new residential property value increases ‘mind boggling’ - resident
Increases of up to 85 per cent in Whangārei district residential land values are 'mind boggling', a Morningside resident says.
Plans for renewable energy park at Christchurch Airport unveiled
Christchurch Airport is committing 400 hectares to create a renewable energy park with a solar farm that will generate enough to power 30,000 homes.
First home buyers back off soaring house prices
Housing analysts say there's been big fall away in first home buyers.
Agents are reporting fewer people showing up to open homes and auctions.
And investors are still backing off, too.
Max Towle… Audio
Councillor on Wellington housing hitting new price highs
The average house price in every Wellington suburb has now hit at least $1 million.
QV has released new rating valuations for the capital showing an increase of 60 percent since 2018.
Condition of… Audio
House Price Index some hope for first home buyers
Today CoreLogic released its House Price Index - which offers some hope for buyers in the future property market.
It says the November results show a gradually easing property value growth.
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Is Auckland acclimatising to density?
Nights Geographer Louise Richards joins us once again. Joining Louise this time is geographer and Professor of Public Health at Massey University, Karen Witten. They'll be looking at acceptance of and… Audio
Building Code changes for roof insulation on new houses
Officials say the new requirements will reduce the energy needed to heat homes by up to 40 percent.
Housing intensification bill 'overdue' - urban design specialist
Urban design specialist Matthew Prasad tells Jesse why he is in favour of the housing amendment bill. Audio
Apartment living deemed not safe for Covid-19 isolation
The potential spread of Covid-19 in apartments, particularly ones without windows that open, is raising alarm.
The Ministry of Health has released specific guidance for sick people self-isolating in… Audio
Porirua pensioners at risk of losing homes
A group of elderly people in Porirua who thought they'd found a home to spend the rest of their lives in could be kicked out within weeks.
The aged-care facility is considering closure as owners BUPA… Audio
The worrying aspects of the bipartisan housing plan
The new bipartisan bill on housing intensification was welcomed by all - until the detail was revealed. Audio
The worrying aspects of the bipartisan housing plan
The new bipartisan bill on housing intensification was welcomed by all - until the detail was revealed.
Audio'Where are they going to put these families?' - Rest home plans worry residents
A group of elderly people in Porirua who thought they'd found a home to spend the rest of their lives in could be kicked out.
Iwi-led housing project in Napier to be fast-tracked
Environment Minister David Parker is allowing an iwi-led housing development in Napier to fast-track its consent processes.
Wellington: Plan to develop council land near public transport
The regional council says it has significant land holdings around stations which could be used for housing, retail and public services.
Mixed feelings after Whangārei waterfront development rejected
The scrapping of Whangārei waterfront development plans have left some relieved and others resentful.
Proposed RMA change sees online bidding on houses drive prices further - auctioneer
Auckland's housing market continues to soar despite the city spending more than 100 days in lockdown whilst bidders buy houses online. Audio
