Housing
KiwiBuild failing to draw industry experience - National
The National MP Judith Collins says the level of spending on contractors and consultants by the Housing Ministry shows it's struggling to attract people with industry experience. The ministry, that… Audio
Staff responsible for Bella Vista botch-up to be 'held to account' - mayor
The mayor of Tauranga is vowing to hold to account those responsible for the botch-up at the failed Bella Vista housing development.
Texan man has novel plan to live out his retirement - in hotels
Nearing retirement, Texan Terry Robison thinks it's going to be cheaper to live out his years at a budget American hotel. He told Lisa Owen he plans to move from city to city to stave off boredom. Video, Audio
Insurance woes: what impact of IAG pull-back in Wellington?
The Commerce Minister, Kris Faafoi, has ruled out the idea of a state-owned insurance company becoming a reality any time soon, and is urging people to `shop around' for their insurance. This follows… Audio
Prefab industry at tipping point in wait for government reforms
The prefab industry says it's at a critical tipping point, as it waits for the government's promised building reforms to get underway.
300 apartments planned for Wellington
Up to 300 apartments, including 40 supported living units, are set to be built in a partnership between Housing New Zealand and the city council.
House market expected to see further weakness
The housing market is expected to weaken further, led by soft prices in northern regions. Audio
Auckland house sales drop by 18 percent
The number of house sales has dropped in February, dragged down by a big fall in Auckland, which has fallen to the lowest level of monthly sales since 2010.
No buy-out option in offer to flood-hit Piha homeowners
Auckland Council is resisting calls to buy up flood-damaged homes in Piha, despite owners saying it's the cheapest option to deal with a disaster that still has some residents out of their homes one…
Kiwibuild added homes already under construction - National
National Party MP Judith Collins has produced more examples of homes she claims were already under construction when they were brought into the KiwiBuild programme. Audio
Piha residents ask council to buy flood-damaged homes
Auckland Council is resisting calls to buy up flood-damaged homes in Piha, as owners say it's the cheapest option to deal with a disaster that still has some residents out of their homes one year on. Audio
Empty housing units finally available for Kaikōura homeless
Four of seven government housing units - which haven't been occupied for almost a year - will be handed over to Kaikōura District Council to use for emergency housing. Audio
Empty housing units finally available for homeless in Kaikōura
Four of seven government housing units - which haven't been occupied in almost a year - will be handed over to Kaikōura District Council to use for emergency housing. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Government eyeing build-to-rent housing
The government is looking to support property developers to build homes to lease or rent, rather than to sell.
Wellington renters struggle to get contents insurance
One of the country's biggest insurers is limiting the amount of contents insurance policies it approves in Wellington, leaving renters trying to find coverage elsewhere.
Controversial housing plan: Queenstown opponents vow to continue fight
The fight to stop a special housing area earmarked for near Queenstown's main highway is far from over, a campaigner says.
Nelson family asks who will pay to repair their land after fire
Who should pay to repair private land after emergency services carve massive firebreaks into farmland, leaving it unusable? That's the situation facing one family in Teapot Valley after the Nelson -… Video, Audio
Roger Walker, Park Mews, and designing for the housing crisis
Earlier this week we spoke to a Park Mews resident about these unusual buildings in Wellington. There was a LOT of response - so we thought we'd have a chat to their designer Audio
Queenstown council votes on Laurel Hills development
A council vote on a controversial Queenstown housing development is expected today. The Laurel Hills proposal involves 156 homes being built on nine point four hectares 9.4ha of land along Ladies… Audio
Queenstown residents decry housing boost without infrastructure
A proposed special housing area in Queenstown is copping flak from the community who say the town cannot cope with the influx of more people.
