Housing
What will happen to house prices? We ask an economist
The key question on the lips of first-home buyers will be: will house prices fall to the point of becoming affordable? Real Estate Institute figures for February show the median price was up 23… Audio
Government announces promised housing reforms
The Government's promising housing reforms to tip the market in favour of first-home buyers and owner occupiers. At the same time, it's hoping to make it harder for investors to make money off… Audio
Govt housing package announced
The government has announced a raft of changes aimed at curbing the overheated housing market and helping first home buyers.The multi-billion dollar package will see the bright-line test doubled… Audio
House prices: Panel on expectations for government
Continuing with expectations over the government's housing package set to be released later this morning, three experts have shared their views.
Jasmine Taankink is a spokesperson for Housing Action… Audio
Napier home to highest social housing waitlist in NZ
Napier has the highest social housing waitlist per capita in the country.
Amid the art deco beauty and the picturesque seaside there are tougher, darker problems simmering under the surface.
Hawke's… Audio
Government to unveil first-home buyers plan
First-home buyers and industry professionals are asking the government to throw every tool they have in the box at fixing the housing crisis. Audio
Government announcement needs to focus on home financing, not just investors - First Home Buyers Club
Lesley Harris from the First Home Buyers Club hopes today's announcement will include financing help for first home buyers.
However, she says this is a complex issue, with no easy fixes.
She spoke… Audio
First home buyer wants changes to grant scheme
A first home buyer is asking the government to change the first home grant scheme and restrict investors from buying up houses.
The government will today unveil its long-awaited plan to help first… Audio
Napier locals hope housing package includes help for homeless
People in Napier are hoping the government's housing package which will be announced at 9 o'clock this morning will include measures that could help ease the city's homeless problem.
Napier has the… Audio
Maori Council: give emergency accomodation money to Marae
Matthew Tukaki from the Maori Council says instead of spending a million dollars a day on motels - pay marae to provide emergency accomodation. Mr Tukaki made the suggestion on Facebook a few days ago… Audio
Māori homelessness: 'There's no human face, patience and empathy'
The government needs to apologise for failing to ensure Māori have adequate housing, and ignoring the problem for so long, the Waitangi Tribunal has been told.
Waitangi Tribunal hears of Crown perpetuation of Māori homelessness
The Waitangi Tribunal is being told the government needs to apologise for failing to ensure Māori have adequate housing.
The hearing into how the Crown has perpetuated Māori homelessness is underway… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal hearing on Maori homelessness
The Waitangi Tribunal is hearing the Crown's failing to adequately support many whānau Māori to attain the basic human right of having a roof over their head.
The Kaupapa Inquiry is looking at… Audio
Auckland’s new pretend pa… and our cities' invisible histories
Bill McKay joins Kathryn to talk about the forgotten history of central Auckland and how it deserves more than a token nod in the new redesign of Aotea Square. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the… Audio
How living near water could save your life
A new studyhas conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of all the evidence about how blue space positively impacts health, and the news is good for people who live in areas with access to… Audio
Rotorua mayor explains why she did not attend homelessness meeting
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says she did not attend a public meeting on homelessness and crime organised by National MP Todd McClay because she would be "on the spot" to answer aspects of government…
Tenancy Services calls jump: 'Most of the time I get put on hold'
Calls to Tenancy Services have gone up more than a third due to recent changes to rental laws and a seasonal peak in fixed-term tenancies ending.
Willis and Davidson clash over 'racist' accusation
National MP Nicola Willis and Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson have been at loggerheads over an accusation of racism and classism.
Christchurch renter can't get through to Tenancy Services to complain
A Christchurch renter who has been plagued with problems in her home is frustrated she can't get through to Tenancy Services to complain.
Calls to Tenancy Services have jumped up by more than a third… Audio
Housing crisis causing accommodation tensions in tourist towns
Tensions are building in tourist towns where motels are now filling up with people unable to afford a place to live.
About 100 people turned up to a meeting in Napier last night, which was organised… Audio
