Housing
Finding Wellington's Next Top Mould-el
Fungi growing out of carpets, mouldy walls, slugs… a photo competition for Wellington's worst flat is drawing attention to the city's housing crisis. Audio
Complaints about poor structural design rising
Five years on from the Kaikōura earthquake, the country's defences against bad building design are weaker than they should be.
Two crucial initiatives have not seen the light of day.
And the number… Audio
Mortgages, credit account customers in hardship up 5% in May
More than a quarter of mortgages that were in deferral last year are yet to be back to making full repayments, data from credit reporting firm Centrix shows.
House prices: Still rising, but slight slow in growth
House price growth has slowed slightly but prices are still well ahead of this time last year.
The latest data from QV show the average value increased 8.8 percent over the three months to May… Audio
House prices continue to climb but investors backing away - QV
'Next-home buyers' are cashing in on huge amounts of equity and low interest rates in order to upsize their houses amid a cooling but still red-hot housing market.
MPs finish eight hour Budget 2021 debate
Eight hours of debate on Budget 2021 has wrapped up at Parliament with MPs praising and criticising the government's spending plan Audio
MPs finish eight hour Budget 2021 debate
Eight hours of debate on Budget 2021 has wrapped up at Parliament with MPs praising and criticising the government's spending plan
AudioAuckland's soaring property prices blamed for Mill Rd cost blow-out
Auckland's overheated property market has been blamed for the massive cost blow-out of Auckland's Mill Rd project.
Building activity hits record levels but Covid-19 still causing delays
The amount of residential building work was up 4.3 percent on the previous quarter, with non-residential work growing 2.6 percent, notably school buildings and factories.
Risk in housing market as consents 'surpass 2004 building boom'
The risk of a sharp correction in the housing market is rising, with an explosion in supply likely to coincide with a fall in demand, BNZ economists warn.
Top Stories for Friday 4 June 2021
New Zealanders stranded in Melbourne breath a sigh of relief with signs they'll be able to leave from next week Auckland's Jet Park Hotel managers explain the difficult process of becoming the… Audio
New charity builds homes with sales profits for at-risk
A new charity is building homes with a purpose - donating all sales profits to help at risk children in Canterbury.
The Launch Foundation was started by a builder/business owner and his mother -… Video, Audio
'More need for compassion' from some landlords - Housing Minister
The Housing Minister is encouraging some landlords to show more compassion to ease the country's housing crisis - and keep whānau out of motels.
Megan Woods was at the opening of a new Salvation Army… Video, Audio
Absent homeowners warned over bright-line taxes
Homeowners who do not live in their house for a significant period may be caught by new tax rules aimed at property investors, according to the national accountant's body.
Waking up next to the factory - the Sleepyhead town
Sleepyhead manufacturer the Comfort Group has a grand plan to build a company town in a rural Waikato location. But is it really such a good idea? Audio
Waking up next to the factory - the Sleepyhead town
Sleepyhead manufacturer the Comfort Group has a grand plan to build a company town in a rural Waikato location. But is it really such a good idea?
AudioLife in a caravan at 73
Tauranga woman Lyn Haines has lived in her caravan for over a decade. With a shortage of pensioner flats, it's a tough but affordable option, she says. Audio
Wellington council explores rent subsidy to alleviate financial woes
Wellington City Council wants to launch into negotiations with central government to get access to a key rent subsidy to solve financial woes with its City Housing portfolio.
Feedback on affordable housing for seniors
Kathryn reads listener feedback on the issue of housing unaffordability for older New Zealanders. Audio
Council tenants should get government rent subsidy - councillor
Wellington City Council could make a preliminary decision this morning to end its role as landlord.
