Housing
Accessible House hunted!
About a month ago we spoke to Wellingtonian Erin Gough who shared what it was like to be house hunting as a first home buyer in a wheelchair. Audio
ANZ posts 44% increase in net profit
A hot housing market has seen the country's biggest bank report a strong recovery in its full year profit.
House prices expected to ease - report
The rate of house price growth appears to have peaked over the past three months with sales and price growth set to ease in the months ahead.
MPs tight on cozy housing
On Tuesday the House debated a new plan to enable denser housing. Most MPs were chuffed and chummy on the idea, others saw light between their houses. Audio
MPs tight on cozy housing
On Tuesday the House debated a new plan to enable denser housing. Most MPs were chuffed and chummy on the idea, others saw light between their houses.
AudioStruggling families facing 'threefold poverty', social workers tell govt
Planned benefit boosts must be brought forward to help meet basic costs for the surging numbers of people struggling to afford basic necessities, say social workers.
The Weekend Panel with Ali Jones and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are Ali Jones, a Senior Consultant at RedPR and BRG Director Chris Wikaira. Among other topics, they'll be discussing the roadmap out of lockdown, what to… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 October 2021
Panellists Nick Leggett and Ella Henry share what they have been thinking. Audio
Call to change Overseas Investment Act to incentivise build-to-rent homes
The Property Council says 25,000 build-to-rent (BTR) homes could be brought to market in the next decade if what it calls legislative barriers for investors are removed.
Property valuations up on back of hot market
The cost of getting a property valued has soared in the past year.
Wellington social housing: tenants called on to help task force
Wellington's social housing tenants are being called on to help find a solution to the rocketing cost of council houses.
Wellington Council looks to fix skyrocketing rent
Wellington's social housing tenants are being called on to help find a solution to the rocketing cost of council rent. The council discounts from market rates, but it's still far too costly for many… Audio
Westport flood victims left in limbo
More than three months after severe flooding in Westport damaged hundreds of homes, many residents are left wondering when and if they will be able to return.
Homeless advocate urges health officials to get on the ground
A homeless advocate hopes health authorities listen to those on the frontline about the best way to reach at-risk communities for vaccination.
In April, Te Tuinga Whānau Trust's Tommy Kapai Wilson… Audio
Months after floods, Westport residents still waiting to return
More than three months after severe flooding in Westport damaged hundreds of homes, many residents are left wondering when and if they will be able to return.
It exposed a town grappling with poverty… Video, Audio
Wellington's 'out of control' rents making students' lives a misery
There is concern university students will start moving away from Wellington because of high rental prices as some students struggle to juggle their studies with their bills.
The Pre-Panel for 21 October 2021
Panellists Andrew Hoggard and Mihingarangi Forbes share what they have been thinking. Audio
Fears Wellington becoming unattractive for students
Ditching studies for work, forced into sharing rooms, and paying through the nose for damp, mouldy flats.
As Wellington's median weekly rent surges to $600, the life of a student in the capital is… Audio
The Panel with Dean Hall and Zoe George (Part 2)
Panellists Zoë George and Dean Hall discuss the housing supply bill, memorials, and cats being locked down. Audio
Number of property sales drops over lockdown, but upturn in first home buyers
CoreLogic chief property economist Kelvin Davidson says the upturn in first home buyers coincides with a downward trend for mortgaged investors' activity.
