Housing
Jessica Bruder: the real story behind Nomadland
In 2013, journalist Jessica Bruder hit the road to document the growing subculture of Americans who have given up traditional housing to move into 'wheel estate' — many because of economic or personal… Audio
DIY with builder Stan Scott
Builder Stan Scott's on the show to answer any of your DIY questions. Audio
Some Queenstown rentals still overcrowded, expensive and poor quality - Salvation Army
Many thought the Covid-19 pandemic might bring some relief to those seeking accommodation in Queenstown Lakes.
Demand up for retirement village units
A shortage of retirement village units is looming as the industry struggles to keep up with demand, particularly in Auckland.
Demand high for two-bedroom apartments in low-rise buildings - report
Off-the-plan apartments are cheaper than existing housing in Auckland for the first time.
ANZ Bank changing lending rules for small apartments
ANZ Bank is changing its lending rules on small apartments, saying this will help more people on to the property ladder.
Buyers of freehold apartments - 38 square metres or larger - will now be able… Audio
Tāmaki Makaurau residents resist plans for six-storey apartments
Aucklanders are set to see six-storey apartment buildings constructed in central suburbs, as the government pushes the council to allow greater intensification in Tāmaki Makaurau.
NIMBYs build up opposition to central Auckland intensification
There is towering opposition to apartment buildings popping up in central Auckland suburbs.
Auckland councillors have been locked in talks today about a proposed approach to housing intensification.
…Papatoetoe tornado: 72yo woman homeless as destroyed rental goes up for sale
For most New Zealanders in their seventies, homelessness is not something that crosses the mind.
But one Papatoetoe woman is facing exactly that, with her uninhabitable tornado-hit rental now up for… Video, Audio
New healthy homes standards come into effect
New Healthy Homes Standards come into force today, meaning landlords must comply with new standards in rental homes. Otago University housing expert and Distinguished Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman… Audio
Healthy Homes: 'Significant' heating problem found as standards take effect
A major problem with the Healthy Homes heating assessment - coming into force today - has resulting in landlords buying heat pumps and heaters that are too large.
Northland homeless numbers climbing rapidly - report
The number of people sleeping rough in one of New Zealand's 'homeless hotspots' is growing at an alarming rate.
In just two years, the homeless population of Whangarei has increased from 20 people to… Audio
Government admits 'significant' problem with Healthy Home Standards
The Government's admitted to a "significant" problem with one part of the Healthy Homes Standards, on the day that they come into effect.
As of today, private landlords must install at least one… Audio
Damp, cold and built to code: Housing overhaul overdue
Opinion - The government must urgently overhaul the building code to protect the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders, registered architect Marcus Hogan writes.
Liz Koh discusses the housing haves and have-nots
Liz Koh talks to Kathryn about the widening gap between those who own property and those who don't. She says there has been a lot of talk about first home owners, but not much attention paid to older… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Sarah O'Leary
This week on TradeMe's cool auctions - an autographed jersey from the Super rugby champion Auckland Blues - and a crusty old house truck which you could get for a steal - 'as is where is' that is. But… Audio
Bernard Hickey on his most despairing and ugly column ever
Bernard Hickey coined a column he wrote last week the ugliest and most despairing he has ever written. Audio
Developers ask to buy properties damaged in tornado 24 hours later
Shirley Corles-Davis is still angry at being asked by a property developer if she wanted to sell her house just 24 hours after it was damaged in the Papatoetoe tornado.
The Panel with Chester Borrows and Georgie Stylianou (Part 1)
Panellists Chester Borrows and Georgie Stylianou discuss new protections for the Hauraki Gulf, an increase in home loan interest rates, and Cromwell's fruit scultpure. Audio
Co-housing model to build homes now
Wellington outfit the Urban Habitat Collective are on a mission to change the way we think about developing housing. Co founder Bronwen Newton talks to Jesse. Audio
