Housing
Northland social worker says housing problems rife
A Northland social worker says some whanau are having to live in trees because they can't get housing.
Christiane Rudolph-Anania from Te Ha Oranga says in the last three years that she's been working… Audio
Porirua-based Iwi becomes social housing provider
Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has officially become the landlord of more than 900 state homes in the city.
Ngāti Toa's new community housing provider, Te Āhuru Mōwai, has partnered with… Audio
Porirua iwi becomes landlord of 900 state homes
Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has officially become the landlord of more than 900 state homes in the city.
Mouldy homes around New Zealand still an unresolved issue
Mouldy homes around the country are still causing illness and hospitalisations. Audio
Mould a bigger threat in homes than meth residue - health expert
A Pasifika woman now living in Flaxmere in Hawke's Bay is thankful she's escaped a mouldy and damp nightmare rental property that was meant to be her first slice of kiwi paradise.
Tala-lelei Hefa… Video, Audio
Hepatitis Foundation spending 'unacceptable' - Health Minister
The Health Minister has called out the Hepatitis Foundation over extravagant expenses and gross mismanagement, saying it's unacceptable.
The regulator, Charities Services, completed its investigation… Audio
Class action begins on flammable building cladding
Local building owners with potentially flammable building cladding are being urged to join a class action seeking compensation from manufacturers.
The law firm Russel McVeagh and an Australian… Audio
Worst may be yet to come in Hong Kong
Antony Dapiran is a Hong Kong-based writer and lawyer and the author of City of Protest: A Recent History of Dissent in Hong Kong. He joins the show with all the latest from the protests that have now… Audio
New Zealand is still building leaky homes
The leaky buildings crisis was big in the 90s. We barely hear about it anymore, but the problem is actually growing - and leaky homes are still being constructed. Audio
New Zealand is still building leaky homes
The leaky buildings crisis was big in the 90s. We barely hear about it anymore, but the problem is actually growing - and leaky homes are still being constructed.
AudioOpen concept room for rent
An advertisement for a room in a three--story house in Philadelphia caught our eye ... Audio
Mystery sabotage of developer Williams Corporation's reputation
A mystery person is trying to sabotage the reputation of Christchurch's biggest high-density home builder, the Williams Corporation.
At its most recent three developments, flyers have been delivered… Audio
Real Estate Institute welcomes changes for renters
The Real Estate Institute says proposed new rules for landlords are for the most part a good step forward.
The new rules include limiting rent rises to once every 12 months, banning landlords from… Audio
Landlords worried about 'tenants from hell' under law change
Landlords and tenants are reacting to the government's proposed changes to rental laws, with some concerned that removing the 90-day termination notice will lead to unmovable 'tenants from hell'.
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South Auckland residents in strife over Māori housing project
Residents in the South Auckland suburb of Ōtara say they're deeply concerned after being left in the dark about a Māori Mental Health and Addictions housing complex being built near a number of… Audio
Hutt Council affordable housing change puts native trees at risk - Forest & Bird
Hutt City Council has been accused of being undemocratic and abusing process over a decision that could allow trees to be cut down to make way for more affordable housing.
Property managers unhappy with proposal for no-cause evictions
Property managers are unhappy with the Government's proposal to end "no-cause evictions" It's among a suite of changes announced by the Associate Housing Minister, Kris Faafoi, to overhaul rental… Audio
Proposed law changes to limit rent rises and give renters more security announced
Plans for a raft of changes to rental law have been unveiled.
Low interest rates and population growth behind record house prices
The property market is showing renewed signs of life with prices growing in a low interest rate environment. Audio
Auckland's booming industrial property benefits Goodman
Auckland's booming industrial property market is paying off for Goodman Property Trust, with a more than 10-fold increase in gains on the value its portfolio. Audio
