Housing
Why we need to can the phoney generation wars
We've heard it all before. 'Boomers' - arguably the most disliked generation - only think about themselves, while millennials (aka 'snowflakes') wouldn't know a hard day's work if it slapped them… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Dr Ella Henry and Jenée Tibshraeny
Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are AUT associate professor Dr Ella Henry and Interest.co.nz's press gallery journalist Jenée Tibshraeny. Among other topics, they'll be discussing… Audio
Rheumatic fever vaccine funding significant - Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation says government funding for a possible rheumatic fever vaccine is an exciting step forward, which could benefit hundreds of people.
Inventor confident denser housing worthwhile despite affecting sunlight
The inventor of a model to work out how much the loss of sunlight costs a homeowner says he is confident it accurately shows denser housing is a plus.
Developers plan to build 10,000 rentals over 10 years
Jesse speaks to Shane Brealey the director of NZ Living about the ins and outs of the development proposal. Audio
Rent prices hit new record highs
Rents are soaring again - hitting record highs in Auckland and Wellington, and nationally as well.
The country's median weekly rent was $560 in October, a staggering $620 in Wellington, and $650 in… Audio
Kāinga Ora: No evictions in past 3 years, neighbours complain of 'horrendous' behaviour
The government cannot say what it would take for a Kāinga Ora tenant to get kicked out of one of its houses.
Closure is impossible for Ōhau business owner
Fire investigators say a short circuit on a powerpole caused the Lake Ōhau scrub fire. Insurance costs for the October 2020 fire are sitting at more than $35 million.
It claimed more than 5,000… Audio
Government can't say what would spark Kainga Ora eviction
The Government can't say what it would take for a Kainga Ora tenant to get kicked out of a state home.
It denies it has a hard-line 'no eviction' policy despite not evicting any Kainga Ora tenants in… Audio
What is the price of sunlight?
Householders face losing over a billion dollars worth of sunlight and views under radical housing intensification law changes underway.
'Daylight robbery' law change could see homes lose sunlight, views
Householders face losing over a billion dollars worth of sunlight and views under radical housing intensification law changes.
A government cost-benefit analysis puts these price tags on the plans to… Audio
House sale gains hit record high - with some areas hitting median profits of $555,000
CoreLogic's latest "Pain and Gain" report, which compares a property's sale price with the previous price, shows 99.1 percent of properties resold in the three months ended September made a profit.
South Auckland politicians give mixed reviews on new zoning rules
New Zealand is in a housing crisis driven by a shortage in affordable homes, so with Labour and National coming together to promise an easing of zoning laws, what's not to like?
More people giving up on owning property, says Sharesies
Sharesies' annual survey showed 27 percent of respondents did not want to own a property, more than double the level of the past three years.
More than a Roof collection of poems about transitional housing
More than a Roof is a new collection of poems and prose about housing, published by Landing Press. Audio
Demolition waste could surge due to housing intensification
Landfills across the country are expected to be filled with more demolition waste when building rules kick in allowing increased housing intensification.
Concerns over fast-tracked changes to urban density rules
The Resource Management Act (Enabling Housing Supply) Amendment Bill was a surprise announcement last month - a rare cross-party agreement designed to speed up the building of new houses. Submissions… Audio
Wave of demolition waste expected with planning law change
A river of new demolition waste is expected to flow from a law change to allow at least three houses be built on one section.
The government is in the dark about just how much and is under fire over… Audio
Retirees want reform of retirement village sector
Retirees say their rights are coming second to the interests of companies running retirement villages.
Residents are today meeting at Parliament to petition the government for better rules governing… Audio
New housing density plan prompts criticism from various industries
A bill to allow three homes up to three storeys high on one existing section is stirring controversy as it is rushed through Parliament.
