Housing
Landlord given 10 days to fix ‘swamp' house or face $200k fine
The owner of a Papakura house, labelled as an "absolute disgrace" by the Housing Minister, has 10 days to fix his property or face a hefty fine. Audio
House hunters get creative in search for a home
A Wellington couple is getting creative in their search for a new home, taking out a newspaper advertisement urging would-be property sellers to come forward. Ben Strang talked to Rochelle Cole about… Audio
Govt's UDA could override Auckland Council's Unitary Plan
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is cautiously welcoming government plans to set up an Urban Development Authority in the city to fast-track housing projects, while insisting his council is up to the task of… Audio
Swamp house landlord given 10 days to fix house
Auckland Council has given the owner of a "third world swamp house" 10 days to fix the issues or face a fine of up to $200,000. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
The battle over Wellington's 'ugliest building', the Gordon Wilson Flats
The owner of the Gordon Wilson Flats wants to demolish the heritage-listed building. It hopes to end its long fight by capturing the building in virtual reality before knocking it down. Video
Queenstown's first-home buyers secure extra helping hand
Queenstown housing developments and first-home buyers look set to benefit from two government announcements made today.
Landlord's 'swamp house' may be deemed unliveable
Zac Fleming attempts to talk to landlord Aven Raj, who has been renting out a "third world swamp" property to an Auckland family, who say it's making them sick. Auckland Council is considering issuing… Video, Audio
Many property managers behaving illegally - church report
Rental property managers are being accused of deceit, manipulation, and discrimination in a scathing new report. The report by the Anglican Church says some property managers are resorting to illegal… Audio
Auckland Council resource consent bungle 'a huge pain' - lawyer
A lawyer isn't surprised by Auckland Council bungling hundreds of resource consents because, she says, the city's planning rules are so complicated. The council is contacting 430 property owners to… Audio
Resource consent botch-up: Property owners forced to stop mid-build
The Auckland Council resource consent botch-up will be a nightmare for those who have to re-apply, says a character property coalition spokesperson.
Anglican Church wants rules to govern property managers
The Anglican Church is calling for rules to govern rental property managers, saying some are deceitful and manipulative and too easily able to get away with illegal behaviour. The director of the… Audio
Family paying $520 a week for ‘third world swamp house’
The Housing Minister has described a Papakura "swamp house" as an "absolute disgrace" and says it's a perfect example of why he wants to overhaul rental property legislation. Audio
Housing Minister warns landlords: 'Lift your game or get out'
An Auckland family has been paying hundreds of dollars a week to live in a house with a swamp underneath it. Housing Minister Phil Twyford tells John Campbell it's a textbook case of why the rules… Video, Audio
Auckland Council bungles 430 resource consents
Hundreds of Auckland homeowners could be forced to go back to the drawing board to get new resource consents, after the Auckland Council admitted it misinterpreted its own rules. Video, Audio
Family paying $520 a week for ‘third world swamp house’
An Auckland family's rental house has a rubbish dump and swamp underneath it, which is attracting rats and mosquitoes and they say it's also making them sick. Tenant Dawn Robbie says she’s complained… Video, Audio
Landlords, renters divided on tenancy changes
Property investors are sounding the alarm over a proposal they say could lead to landlords hiking rents more frequently. The Housing Minister Phil Twyford has put forward a series of proposed changes… Audio
Claims new tenancy laws could lead to rent hikes
Property investors are sounding the alarm over a proposal they say could lead to landlords hiking rents more frequently. The Housing Minister Phil Twyford has put forward a series of proposed changes… Audio
Auckland family's 'nightmare' of six tenancies in two years
A South African man who moved to Auckland with his family says the rental market is a nightmare and it's too easy for landlords to end tenancies. He says it's especially hard for a family with… Audio
Govt reveals changes to revamp 'out of date' tenancy laws
The government is proposing a range of changes aimed at making it easier for tenants to rent properties - and stay in them, but landlords are hoping they'll also be considered before any changes go… Audio
Big changes in the pipeline for tenancy law
The government has proposed a bevvy of renter-focussed changes, including stemming rent increases, widening notice for evictions, and owning pets. Audio
