Housing
Housing pressure surging in Gisborne while many still on street
Gisborne is struggling to find enough homes for its isolated population.
As house prices rise dramatically, people are still living on the streets, in cars and even in tents as winter approaches.
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Weekend Stuff with builder Stan Scott
Builder, Stan Scott, answers questions about DIY projects from listeners. Audio
Why rent controls are off the agenda
The Detail - As rents rise the clamour for some form of control is increasing, but economist Brad Olsen says that can make the problem worse rather than better.
Why rent controls are off the agenda - for now
There's been much speculation that the recent housing announcement could prompt landlords who feel targeted to put up rents. Now there's counter-talk of rent controls. How would it work? Audio
Why rent controls are off the agenda - for now
There's been much speculation that the recent housing announcement could prompt landlords who feel targeted to put up rents. Now there's counter-talk of rent controls. How would it work?
AudioVulnerable holiday park residents evicted in Whakatāne
Long-term residents of a holiday park in Whakatāne say they are being kicked out of their homes and have nowhere else to go because the council is reviewing occupancy rules.
Woman forced to pay double rent in move to public housing
A single mum who has waited five years to get into public housing is now paying hundreds of dollars in double rent - with Kainga Ora charging her while she wraps up her private tenancy.
The… Audio
Taxing Questions About Taxing Housing
Nights' regular Economist, Brian Easton thinks that the government's recent housing package may work, but wonders if it will do enough. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Peter Dunne and Josie Pagani
On the Weekend Panel this morning are the media commentator Josie Pagani and the former leader of United Future, Peter Dunne. They discuss the worth of daylight saving, homelessness in New Zealand… Audio
Disabled communities in Dunedin detail struggle to find adequate housing
The city hosted an Accessible Housing Forum today and several politicians heard harrowing stories from those living with disabilities.
Dunedin residents with disabilities describe harrowing living conditions to MPs
Don't forget about us, we need homes too. That's the message from those living with disabilities in Dunedin.
The city hosted an Accessible Housing Forum today and several politicians heard harrowing… Audio
State builds missing from govt housing package
Opinion: The government must take state housing seriously as a tool for helping solve the housing crisis - especially for low-to-average income earners who were ignored in its housing package…
House prices up 16% - first-home buyers feel 'squeeze'
The latest monthly increase means house prices have risen 16.1 percent in a year - the biggest jump since 2006. Audio
House prices up 16.1 percent in a year
CoreLogic has crunched the numbers, and house prices continue to climb.
According to their House Price Index - the most complete measure of change in the market - nationwide values increased by a… Audio
Rent caps debate garners mixed views on effectiveness
The government has not ruled out attempting to control the country's soaring rents perhaps in the form of rent caps. National says caps don't work, but a renters group says they are effective. Audio
Covid 19: Mortgage deferral scheme winding up after almost a year
The mortgage deferral scheme winds up on Wednesday almost a year after it was introduced.
The scheme was rolled out in response to the pandemic to help mortgage holders experiencing hardship to defer… Audio
Tenants advocacy group backs rent caps
Property investors have been vocal in their opposition to new housing policy announced by the government, and say rent hikes are an inevitable consequence.
Some renters are already reporting… Audio
Reti's decision not to get vaccinated with government his to explain - Collins
National Party leader Judith Collins says her deputy’s decision not to get a public vaccination early is his own to explain.
The Government is allowing ministers and spokespeople who hold portfolios… Audio
Seniors back Masterton District Council housing plans
A $7.5 million project to build 25 new pensioner flats in Masterton has found favour with residents at the council-owned Panama Village.
Govt warned off considering rent increase caps
The government's being warned off even contemplating capping rent increases, saying that would be a further devastating blow to property investors.
The impact on rents is just one of the topics that… Audio
