Housing
Westport flooding: Locals still unable to go home
Many shocked and tired Westport residents are getting mentally prepared for the task ahead of drying out, repairing or replacing their waterlogged homes.
Dozens of houses have been red-listed as… Audio
Westport flooding: Associate Housing Minister urging affected locals to get in touch
Temporary accommodation services in Westport are to be activated for those with homes damaged by severe weather, including extensive flooding.
Flooding beginning last Friday afternoon has left many… Audio
Westport evacuee wants empty homes turned to accomodation
A Westport evacuee who's trying to find somewhere else to live wants empty houses up for sale in the town to be turned into emergency accommodation.
Karen Palermo's flat has had water and silt… Audio
Weekend Stuff: DIY tips with builder Stan Scott
Builder Stan Scott joins Jesse to talk about DIY tips. He also answers any listener questions about the jobs they have planned for the weekend. You can send your questions to jesse@rnz.co.nz or text… Audio
Concerns over Government's urban planning policy
We have a look at the challenges of urban planning amidst a housing crisis and fears new government policy could create 'urban slums'. Dr Claire Dale at Auckland University's Retirement Policy and… Audio
Napier's council-owned housing may have to be sold
The future of council-owned housing in Napier is in limbo, as the city grapples with one of the worst social housing crises in the country.
Future of council housing in Napier in limbo, despite demand
The future of council-owned housing in Napier is in limbo, as the city grapples with one of the worst social housing crises in the country.
The city council says although they expect demand to keep… Audio
Top earning emergency housing provider owes thousands in wage subsidies, tax
A now defunct Auckland company which received nearly $15 million to house the homeless now owes the government tens of thousands of dollars in wage subsidies and tax payments.
Silverfern Property… Audio
Property owners about to find out if they're in tsunami zone
The owners of over 20,000 properties in Hawkes Bay could be about to find out they live within a tsunami evacuation zone.
With a large tsunami likely in the next 50 years, not everybody knows the… Audio
NZ house prices jump nearly 30 percen in past year - REINZ
House prices have jumped almost 30 percent in the last year - according to new data from the Real Estate Institute.
But one economist says hidden within that are telltale signs things are starting to… Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern on trans-Tasman travel arrangements
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government is in the middle of bringing home New Zealanders stranded in NSW, and is keeping an eye on other states
Market shows only minor signs of slowing house-price rises
The rate of rise in house prices is showing only very minor signs of slowing.
Urban issues with Bill McKay
The Shape of Things to Come: The surprising number of government reforms that will affect the future character of our cities and towns. Audio
Protesters begin occupation of former prison site
Occupiers of a proposed housing site on Miramar Peninsula are braving Wellington's winter weather, and say they will stay there as long as it takes.
Occupiers trying to prevent development of Mt Crawford land
Occupiers of a proposed housing site on Miramar Peninsula are braving Wellington's winter weather, and say they'll stay there as long as it takes.
The Taranaki Whanui treaty settlement trust is in… Audio
Housing development's water supply had E.coli, report shows
Latest drinking water standards show there were risks for a water supply near Mahia.
Hoiho Lane housing development opens in Christchurch
The final stage of a major social housing development has opened in Christchurch this morning.
Insurance lawyer not happy with new EQC model
An insurance lawyer is rubbishing the Earthquake Commission's new disaster response model, saying it reinforces a power imbalance.
Instead of dealing with EQC as well as an insurer, customers will… Audio
Whakatāne's housing stock not fit for purpose, council says
Just over half of Whakatāne's homes are occupied by a single person or a couple, yet most homes being built are large with three bedrooms or more, a report commissioned by Whakatāne District Council…
Papatoetoe tornado: The financial, emotional burden continues
A Papatoetoe mother, whose family is still living apart after last month's tornado, has opened up about the disaster's lingering financial and emotional burden.
Carla Makiha is still looking for… Video, Audio
