Housing
One-million-dollar houses in Auckland’s poorest suburbs
Million dollar houses are now being sold in one of Auckland's lowest income suburbs, another sign to non-owners that the market is out of control. Jordan Bond reports. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Linda Clark
It's the last Weekend Panel for 2020, and we're joined by Linda Clark and Bernard Hickey. Today, they'll be looking closely at housing in New Zealand. Audio
Caravan Christmas for many as housing crisis continues
As many Kiwi households prepare to head off for camping holidays over the coming weeks, others are already parked up in campervans across the country. That's because they live there year round -… Video, Audio
Fears locals will lose in holiday towns' hot housing market
As holiday house prices skyrocket there are fears locals will be priced out the market.
That's the view of an economist, as data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand shows the median price… Audio
Summer town house price rise could mean long-term trouble
An economist expects a flood of cheap money coming into popular summer towns' housing markets to further worsen affordability for locals.
Housing supply needs to be addressed to manage affordability issues - Economist
Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update lays out a rosier than expected scenario for the New Zealand economy over the next few years, with a snappier bounce back from the economic trauma of… Audio
Community housing providers alarmed by Treasury's 30pct house price rise forecast
Community housing providers are alarmed that Treasury forecasts house prices will rise at roughly double the rate of wages - hitting a 29 percent increase by 2025.
The government says it will… Audio
Matatā forced retreat: A long goodbye for last family to settle on leaving
One of the last families in a Bay of Plenty settlement at risk from an extreme weather event has reluctantly agreed to leave as part of a managed retreat. But for them it will be a longer goodbye. Video, Audio
Economy bouncing back but 2021 still looking grim
The runaway housing market is expected to bolt ahead by another 30 percent over the next five years - while wage growth will be less than half that.
The government books show the economy's bouncing… Audio
Napier summer accommodation crisis on the cards after flooding
Flood ridden Napier fears an accommodation crisis will take hold this summer.
There's not only about 700 waiting on the housing register, hotels are shut for flood repairs and a holiday park had to… Audio
Premier House labelled 'dated and basic'
A damp rental in central Wellington is in need of urgent upgrades and has a revolving door of tenants.
This is no skungy student flat though - it's the place Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calls home… Audio
Hot, windy forecast causing worries in Christchurch after Port Hills fires
Today's forecast of sunshine and wind for Christchurch has residents and firefighters staying watchful following the mop up of a large fire in the Port Hills overnight.
The latest blaze burned… Audio
Property investors sceptical of ANZ's new lending rule
Property investors do not think ANZ's moving to tighten lending to property investors will help other residential buyers - and some say the bank is just looking out for its own risk.
ANZ toughens deposit rules for investors - will it help?
New Zealand's biggest bank is ordering a bigger deposit from investors as a way to cool the overheated housing market. ANZ says its move will help first home buyers get into the market.
But will it… Audio
ANZ warns continuing house price rises 'doesn't add up'
ANZ is warning house prices could be due for a correction in the new year if they continue to rise at the current rate.
Government sets up package for Southern Response claimants
A lawyer acting for Christchurch home-owners short changed in earthquake settlements says a new plan announced by the government is likely to run into trouble.
Last year in a landmark case, the High… Audio
Let's Get Wellington Moving consultation delayed for Christmas
Wellingtonians will find out next year if they are in line to lose their home, as a result of the multi-billion dollar transport package, Let's Get Wellington Moving.
An internal report, obtained by… Audio
'We've a long way to go' - State home openings in Porirua
The opening of dozens of new state homes in Porirua is being described as an important milestone but hundreds of people remain in cramped temporary housing.
Govt pledges fund for Southern Response-affected homeowners
The government has announced a package which aims to pay out Christchurch home-owners who were short changed by Southern Response.
It has estimated about 3000 people will be eligible for the… Audio
Oranga Tamariki deputy resigns, chief executive stays on
The deputy chief executive of Oranga Tamariki Hoani Lambert has resigned.
Chief executive of the agency Grainne Moss has just confirmed the news at a media conference in Wellington.
RNZ Māori news… Audio
