Housing
House roars back to life but Covid-19 could be a gamechanger
House prices have had their strongest lift in more than four years, but the Covid-19 virus may alter things. Audio
House prices show strongest lift in more than four years
The national median house price rose 14.3 percent to $640,000 over the year from $560,000.
New Zealand rental price rises outstrip inflation by 2 percent
Rental accommodation is more expensive than it has ever been before, with the national average rent reaching $480 per week last month.
Bridges: Reducing regulation important for strong economy
National Party leader Simon Bridges is defending policies unveiled earlier this week intended to cut red tape. Audio
The blurring of urban and rural boundaries
Auckland University senior lecturer at the the School of Architecture and Planning, Bill McKay joins The Panel to talk about the price increases associated with the urban sprawl in the city. Audio
Bridges: rental regulations among first National would scrap
Among the first regulations National would scrap, if elected, would be Labour's proposed rental regulations and the newly introduced heating standards, leader Simon Bridges says.
Urban Issues - RIP Auckland Design Office
As Auckland Council disbands the Auckland Design Office, how will they ensure quality as the city embarks on radical transformation of density, streets and public space? Bill McKay is a Senior… Audio
Professor Stephanie Coontz: How to Make Your Marriage Gayer
Professor Stephanie Coontz recently wrote an opinion piece saying "many different-sex couples would have happier and more satisfying marriages if they took a few lessons from their same-sex… Audio
How to lay artificial grass
With the lack of rain in many parts of the country - you might be weighing up whether or not you could be better off with artificial lawn. Mitre 10's Stan Scott has all the tips to ensure you do a… Audio
Tiny house legislation must protect owners
A small brigade of tiny houses made the journey to Parliament's grounds yesterday with a key message to politicians. The protest - led by tiny house company Eco Cottages - has been travelling around… Audio
Rent cuts planned for tenants in capital's social housing
Half of Wellington City Council's social housing tenants could be in for a rent cut if policy changes are approved.
Councillor concerned at Wellington cemeteries shortage
A Wellington councillor says the city's cemeteries are at a critical point, with concerns mounting that they might soon run out of space.
The council currently manages two active cemeteries, but one… Audio
Foreign policy ban doesn't hit house prices
Senior economist Brad Olsen joins The Panel to discuss how a ban on foreign buyers has affected our housing market ... or not. Audio
House values continue to rise in major cities
The housing market's renewed strength has continued but may face a mixed outlook in the months ahead.
3MM: Tommy Kapai Wilson on Oranga Tamariki CEO Grainne Moss
Three Minutes Max on a Sunday morning, short, sharp opinions from New Zealanders about issues that concern them, and sometimes all of us. Here's Tommy Kapai Wilson on the unfair treatment of Oranga… Audio
Man proves in court his tiny house is a vehicle, not building
A court has ruled Alan Dall's tiny house is a vehicle, not a building. Tiny house owners say the case means legislation needs to be rewritten.
Amberley man prooves tiny house is a vehicle not a building
Back home, an Amberley man wants councils to take heed after he proved in court that his tiny house was a vehicle - not a building, like MBIE said it was. That means Alan Dall can live in his tiny… Audio
Homeowners eligible for Government compensation
Hundreds of Christchurch homeowners eligible for Government compensation. Audio
What if a council lost the paperwork for your house?
Homeowners near Wellington are reporting their local council losing the paperwork for their houses - and say it's costing them thousands. Video
'Place-based' assessment housing in Rotorua announced
The response aims to avoid a 'one-size-fits-all' solution to homelessness.
