Housing
NZ banks could survive economic crisis worse than Covid - RBNZ
The Reserve Bank has stress-tested the financial strength of the main retail banks and found they have sufficient capital to weather the pressures caused by the pandemic.
Renters United calling for increases to be tied to inflation
The Tenants Protection Association wants rent increases to be tied to inflation to protect renters. Association manager Penny Arthur talks to The Panel. Audio
Angst in Wellington over the Draft Spatial Plan
Wellington writer Dave Armstrong has been looking at the controversy over the Wellington Council's Draft Spatial Plan. Audio
Government's economic policy worsens inequality - economist
An economist says the New Zealand economy could recover from a recession like the GFC but would likely be tracking lower for longer. Audio
Child welfare must be central this election, advocates say
Children's advocates want to see more action to improve the lives of young people from political parties.
Covid-19: NZ in the eye of the storm - Māori social housing provider
A Māori social housing provider says it feels like New Zealand is in the eye of an economic storm.
Treasury forecasts released yesterday reveal the country has emerged from this year's lockdowns… Audio
Covid-19 strain increases gaps in housing, poverty and mental health
Communities are struggling to meet increased need for help with housing, income instability and mental health support, a new report shows.
Covid-19: Treasury predicts housing dip
The Covid-19 pandemic has failed to dent New Zealand's love affair with property, embarrassing the best guesses of many economic forecasters.
But now Treasury says a dip is coming and claimed in its… Audio
ASB economist not sure about PREFU housing prediction
The Covid-19 pandemic has failed to dent New Zealand's love affair with property, embarrassing the best guesses of many economic forecasters.
But now Treasury says a dip is coming and claimed in its… Audio
Experts, home buyers not convinced house prices will fall
Economists, real estate agents and property buyers are shrugging off a Treasury forecast of a 5 percent price dip by June before a rebound.
Tenant's imminent rent rise: 'It's kind of evil'
Tenants are bracing themselves for a hike in living costs when a freeze on rent increases comes to an end next week.
South Auckland councillor calls for details on airspace developments
Construction projects could be developed over some council facilities in South Auckland, two agencies say.
Tenants brace for rent hikes as freeze comes to end
Tenants are bracing themselves for a hike in living costs when a freeze on rent-increases comes to an end next week.
The Commerce Commission says property investors have been discussing raising rents… Audio
Landlords warned to play by rules with rent-setting
Landlords are being warned to play by the rules when it comes to setting rents, as the rent-freeze draws to an end next week. Tenants are bracing themselves for hike, with one tenant RNZ spoke to… Audio
Hungry kids at the top of Kiwis' list of concerns, survey shows
Last week a UNICEF Report showed New Zealand ranked poorly for its performance in terms of children's wellbeing. Research NZ gauged the level of concern the public has with some of the key wellbeing… Audio
Global warming in PNG: 'More houses are going to be in danger now'
Global warming is being blamed for the king tides that have washed away houses in a village on Papua New Guinea's south coast.
Housing market since lockdown 'astonishing': Eight regions have record prices
House prices across the entire country rose in August, with half of the regions reaching record highs.
New Napier housing development designed specially for children with disabilities
A new housing development for disabled children in Napier is specially designed with them in mind - they reduce sensory overload, cutting down on noise and colour.
Houses built with disabled children in mind open in Napier
A new housing development for disabled children has been opened in Napier.
The new homes have been built especially for the children and are designed to reduce sensory overload - cutting down on… Audio
Landlords urged to get rid of 'problem' tenants soon
Otago landlords with unruly tenants are being told to give them the boot before a law change makes that even harder to do. Audio
