Housing
Associate Housing Minister slams inhumane emergency housing
The Associate Housing Minister has described some emergency housing as inhumane and not fit for human habitation.
Those at the coal face say there is not enough oversight, with families mixed in with… Audio
'Inhumane conditions': Minister condemns some emergency housing
One of the government's own ministers has condemned some emergency housing, while taking aim at a system allowing moteliers to turn a quick buck at the expense of safety and a decent place to live. Audio
Moteliers struggle to meet emergency housing needs
Moteliers are struggling with the complex needs of some of those in emergency housing.
Hospitality New Zealand's Julie White says there should be wraparound support, and moteliers are being unfairly… Audio
Minister condems emergency housing as 'inhumane'
One of the government's own ministers has condemned some emergency housing as "inhumane", while taking aim at moteliers - accusing them of turning a quick buck at the expense of safety and a decent… Audio
Emergency housing upsets North Shore residents
A North Shore resident says he and his neighbours have had to deal with break-ins, robberies and vandalism since a nearby hotel started providing emergency housing.
There are growing calls for a… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 27 April 2021
An autistic boy excluded from his school pleads for the help from the Children's Commissioner. The Associate Housing Minister says emergency housing conditions are "Inhumane" and "undignified". People… Audio
Government reveals 250 houses built - 18,000 needed
The Government has cut the ribbon on two hundred and fifty new homes - but that's just a fraction of what's needed. It includes a one hundred and sixty seven unit apartment in Glen Eden and eighty… Audio
Auckland housing: 250 new homes officially opened
The Housing Minister has opened 250 new homes in Auckland, including public housing and KiwiBuild homes.
Golf course development critics claim house values will drop
Rotorua residents fighting to save Rotorua's Springfield Golf Course claim a proposed development on the site could wipe up to $100,000 off the values of neighbouring houses.
But the group Saving… Video, Audio
Lender offering mortgages with just a five percent deposit
Infometrix senior economist Brad Olsen talks to Jesse about a non-bank money lender is offering first home buyers mortgages with just a five percent deposit. Audio
'No point expecting motel owners to be social workers' - Judith Collins
National wants better support for those in emergency accomodation who are being put up in motels. Audio
Domestic violence charity warns of emergency housing risks
An Auckland family violence charity has joined the chorus of those warning of the serious risks to those in emergency housing, particularly for vulnerable women who've just come out of abusive… Audio
Judith Collins on hotels used for emergency accomodation
It was under the previous National government that hotels were first drafted into use as emergency housing, although the number of people housed in them was significantly lower.
So, what would it do… Audio
Emergency housing resident won't go back after being punched, hospitalised by another resident
Distressing revelations about life in emergency housing continue to emerge, including a woman being punched unconscious by another motel resident, putting her in hospital.
The 49-year-old grandmother… Audio
Government must try harder to find alternatives for emergency accommodation - Willis
National's Nicola Willis says the government needs to work harder to find better alternatives for emergency housing than motels.
Conditions in many have been described as dangerous, and there are… Audio
'Propaganda' alleged in rowdy Rotorua meeting over golf course
Accusations of propaganda, destroying "taonga" and jeopardising people's mental and spiritual health - all par for the course at a meeting over the future of Rotorua's Springfield Golf Course.
Terminal cancer sufferer struggling to find rental in Christchurch
A Christchurch woman with cancer has a massive hurdle to get through and it's not just chemo, but finding a home to live in.
Krystal Brown has been staying in a sleep-out and needs a bigger place to… Video, Audio
Ihumātao land deal 'unlawful' until validated by Parliament - Auditor-General
The government will have to pass legislation to make the purchase of the land at Ihumātao lawful, because the ministry did not seek the right approvals for using the $29.9m.
Protesters oppose plans to develop Rotorua golf course
Accusations of propaganda, destroying "taonga" and jeopardising people's mental and spiritual health - all par for the course at a meeting over the future of Rotorua's Springfield Golf Course.
A… Video, Audio
House prices continuing to soar - new QV Quarterly Index
New housing price figures show the average price of entry-level houses in Ruapehu has increased by more than 70 percent in the last year.
