Housing
Whanganui rental shortage puts squeeze on vulnerable
Emergency and social housing are full in Whanganui and people have resorted to sleeping in cars while landlords are being picky and ramping up rents. Video, Audio
Property market is still weakening
Property research company CoreLogic is expecting the housing market to keep weakening, albeit at a slow pace. Audio
Auckland housing shortage solution left to mayor
Analysis - A widely-supported housing group in Auckland has decided to pack-up, and let mayor Phil Goff take up the challenge of tackling the city's housing shortage, writes Todd Niall. Video
Auckland housing shortage solution left to mayor
A widely-supported housing movement in Auckland has decided to pack-up, and let the mayor Phil Goff take up the challenge of tackling the city's housing shortage. The sector group with hundreds of… Audio
'You need a builder not a crusher in housing' - govt
The new leader of the opposition is hoping he'll rattle the government on housing by appointing Judith Collins as National's housing spokesperson.
Tauranga houses evacuated over building safety
Thirteen Tauranga families are uncertain about the future of their homes, which had to be evacuated because of fears they might collapse.
Construction group urges govt to consider prefab homes
Prefab N-Z's report on New Zealand's capacity to construct prefabricated buildings says the industry could build 7000 - or more - prefab homes a year. Audio
House prices surge in the regions
New QV stats show house prices continue to rise around the country, particularly in the regions. Auckland has cooled and Christchurch is the only place that has actually fallen. Audio
Airbnb owners cream millions in Auckland rent
Airbnb may be fuelling rents on Waiheke Island, with new research showing one in six of the island's rental properties are 'frequently available' on the accommodation website.
Thousands of Auckland homes on Airbnb
More than 12,000 Auckland homes have been used as visitor accommodation through the Airbnb website, and the council fears it could be affecting the rental market. New research by the council has found… Audio
NZ needs to learn from EQC's mistakes, Megan Woods says
EQC Minister Megan Woods talks to John Campbell about issues with EQC and how she is focussing on getting all homes repaired so people stuck in limbo can get on with their lives. Video, Audio
State Services Commission investigates Southern Response
The State Services Commission has launched an investigation into insurer Southern Response hiring a security contractor. The company says it did so in response to threatening behaviour from customers… Video, Audio
EQC Chch scopes 'weren't 100% accurate'
A former works manager for Fletcher EQR says assessors didn't check behind walls or under floors to examine the true extent of damage caused by the Christchurch earthquakes because there wasn't enough… Video, Audio
QV stats: First home buyers show signs of returning
The housing market remains steady with a positive outlook, with easier lending rules and low interest rates starting to attract first home buyers back into the market.
Housing WOFs should be compulsory - UK expert
Housing warrants of fitness should be made compulsory, according to Professor David Ormandy, academic who led the development of the UK’s housing rating system. Audio
Urban issues with Bill McKay?
What happens when you buy a house that used to be a P-Lab? And Upper Greys Avenue, the Housing NZ apartment building, is facing demolition. Bill McKay is Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture… Audio
Safety checks on buildings substandard
An official report shows two-thirds of councils surveyed are doing substandard safety checks on buildings.
Council evicts tenant for 'no reason': 'They really want to kick me out'
A man with mental health problems is facing eviction by the council using a law, which the Prime Minister has criticised as unfair to tenants.
Wellington City Council evicts tenant with 'no cause'
A man suffering mental health problems is facing homelessness after receiving an eviction notice. But his landlord, Wellington City Council, is refusing to tell him the reason why. It's legal - but… Audio
Call for state housing high-rise to be saved
An architecture commentator is calling for a state housing high-rise in central Auckland to be saved from demolition. Audio
