Housing
Dozens of insulation complaints in first week of law
The government has received 40 complaints of landlords breaching the requirement to insulate their rental properties in the first week of the new law.
Trucks trample on Taranaki woman's hotel dream
A Taranaki photographer says her dream to refurbish an old hotel in Normanby has been ruined because of the constant noise of heavy vehicles rolling past her front door. Video, Audio
Training organisations call truce to make construction industry safer
Construction safety organisations are signalling an end to turf wars that have got in the way of making the high-risk industry safer.
Locals fight developers
One of those great David and Goliath stories from the regions. A Cromwell man refuses to be bribed by developers. Rex Edgar has been offered $1 million for his land on the outskirts of the Central… Audio
Homeowners could sue lawyers over faulty post-quake Chch homes - expert
An insurance expert says a Supreme Court decision on Wednesday could open lawyers up to legal action from anybody who has bought a home in Christchurch since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
Leaky home owners advised 'don't jump into ... re-cladding'
The author of a study on leaky homes is advising owners to consider all options carefully, including demolition. Audio
Leaky home stigma, it is still a thing. Kinda.
If you own a reclad leaky building, take some comfort in knowing that new research is showing what were once leaky buildings are now selling for the same prices as homes and apartments that have never… Audio
Rotorua homeless shelter helps thousands in first year
A year after they opened, more than a thousand people have been given a roof over their heads and hot meals through the homeless shelters a Rotorua man funded by mortgaging his own house.
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Legal action possible for onsold quake-damaged homes
An insurance expert says a Supreme Court decision yesterday could open lawyers up to legal action from anybody who has bought a home in Christchurch since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
The court's… Audio
Christchurch couple loses on-sold case against insurer IAG
A Christchurch couple who challenged the previous home owner's insurance company IAG to pay up and fix the house they bought have lost their case in the Supreme Court - a ruling which could create a… Audio
Insulation requirement sees landlords throw in the towel
Some property investors have thrown in the towel, as the requirement to insulate their rentals comes into effect. Audio
House price growth flat as Auckland values continue to fall
Growth in house price values nationwide has almost slowed to a stop. House values in Auckland have continued to decline, while some regions remained hot. Audio
Auckland house prices down - experts discuss QV results
On Auckland's falling house prices: the latest Quotable Value figures show prices in June were down 2.7 percent on June last year.
The biggest drop was on the North Shore where prices fell 3.9… Audio
Auckland mayoralty race heats up over water prices
A battle over how much Aucklanders should pay for their water is looming as a central issue in the city's mayoralty race.
Candidate John Tamihere says if he wins he will sell a 49 percent stake in… Audio
Special housing areas near Wanaka may add 681 homes
Two special housing areas near Wanaka, including a controversial land near Lake Hāwea, have been given the green light by Cabinet.
Home consents reach 45 year high
The number of consents for new homes issued in May rocketed to its highest level in 45 years. Audio
Multitude of problems in hospitals - Auditor-General report
Decaying hospital buildings, rising debt levels and inadequate disaster preparedness - the latest Controller and Auditor General's report into District Health Boards points to a multitude of problems.
…Reserve Bank may ease lending restrictions if risks lessen
Loan-to-value limits on low-deposit lending by banks may be eased if risks to the financial system are considered to have lessened.
'We support' compulsory insulation - Property Investors boss
From July 1, landlords can be ordered to pay up to $4000 to their tenants for not providing floor and ceiling insulation where possible.
Last month officials estimated as many as 100,000 properties… Audio
Renters urged to speak up if homes not insulated
The Greens are encouraging renters to dob in their slack landlords to the Tenancy Tribunal if they haven't properly insulated their properties.
And they're calling for authorities to take a zero… Audio
