Housing
'Twyford is going to make it harder for landlords' - Collins
New rules requiring landlords to insulate and heat rental homes will hurt tenants, not help them, says National's housing spokesperson Judith Collins. Audio
Housing Minister responds to criticism of rental regulations
The Housing Minister Phil Twyford has announced a raft of new rules for rental properties, with a strong focus on heating and insulation. Landlords are being given until July 2024 to install ceiling… Audio
Landlords' group says new rental rules written by industry
A lobby group for landlords is accusing the government of letting the insulation industry write the new standards for rental properties. On Sunday, the Minister of Housing Phil Twyford announced a… Audio
Portable cabin manufacturers struggling with demand
A mother of four counts herself lucky to call a small cabin home in Auckland's increasingly expensive rental market. The use of portable cabins is booming as families opt for cheaper accommodation… Audio
Outdated, unsafe buildings in scathing Defence Force report
A scathing Defence Force assessment highlights outdated, potentially earthquake prone, unsafe and failing buildings. RNZ has obtained a briefing document to Defence Minister Ron Mark in September… Audio
National leader says floated capital gains tax is a blow
The National Party says there would be nothing fair about a capital gains tax, and that it will hit middle New Zealand, not the wealthy. The party has been warning the proposed tax would be an attack… Audio
Salvation Army digs in to new rental standards
The Housing Minister Phil Twyford has announced a raft of new rules for rental properties, with a strong focus on heating and insulation. Landlords are being given until July 2024 to install ceiling… Audio
New rental standards an attack on landlords - National
National says residential properties owners are under attack by the Government after new rental standards were announced just days after news of a potential capital gains tax. The party's housing… Audio
National warns new rental standards will hurt tenants
National's housing spokesperson Judith Collins says new rules requiring landlords to insulate and heat rental homes will hurt tenants, not help them. Landlords have until July 2024 to install ceiling… Audio
Below-par rentals: 'Cost of doing nothing is too great'
The government has announced a raft of new rules for rental properties, with a strong focus on heating and insulation.
Viv Rickard is a deputy CEO of MSD's service delivery
Viv Rickard is a deputy CEO of MSD's service delivery. Audio
Guesthouse owner provides place for homeless
Farihah Properties owns the guesthouse in Mount Albert where Doreen was placed. Audio
Work and Income places 81yo woman in pricey "dosshouse"
An 81-year-old homeless pensioner says Work and Income recommended she stay in a “dosshouse” for $350 a week, but it’s so bad she’d rather sleep in her car. Video, Audio
The Park Mews Effect
There’s this amazing apartment block in central Wellington that could teach us a lot about building affordable houses and great communities for people of all ages. It’s called Park Mews - but the… Audio
Last evacuated Tasman residents return home
The last group of evacuated residents from the Tasman wildfire were allowed home today for the first time in more than a fortnight. But as Tracy Neal reports, some homeowners say they'll need time to… Video, Audio
Homeowners near motorway works 'living in sheer hell'
More than 20 homeowners claim roadworks on Auckland's Southern motorway have damaged their homes and are seeking compensation from NZTA.
Bella Vista homes removed after long-running saga
The first houses from the troubled Bella Vista subdivision in Tauranga are being removed over the next few days in what will be the final chapter in a long-running saga. Audio
Homeowners ‘living in sheer hell’, claim roadworks damaged homes
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is being urged to step in and solve a long-running standoff between the Transport Agency and 20 Auckland homeowners who say roadworks have damaged their houses. Audio
Kiwibuild teams up with Mike Greer Homes
Kiwibuild is teaming up with house builder Mike Greer Homes to construct more than 100 houses in North West Auckland and Canterbury. But at the same time as the Housing Minister Phil Twyford was… Video, Audio
Electricity paper rules out pricing caps and wholesale change
The latest electricity recommendations say struggling households should get more help and prompt-payment discounts should be dropped. An independent panel says its focus has been on fair and… Audio
