Housing
Nelson City Council putting $100,000 towards helping homeless women
The grant will support a new role to help women into safe and stable housing in the city.
Aucklanders protest government's move-on orders for rough sleepers
People living and working in Auckland's central city are making their opposition known. Audio
Aucklanders protest new move on rules
Some people living and working in Auckland's central city are making their opposition to forcing out homeless people known. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Housing market confidence continues to improve
However, house price growth is expected to remain subdued, a new report says.
A home for granny, a headache for the homeowner
Rule changes for putting a granny flat on your section cut very little red tape, but move questions of liability from councils to homeowners. Audio
Ardern to call Australia home 'for the moment'
Being close to New Zealand brings the "added bonus" of spending more time back home, a spokesman says.
What apartment developers think will help with affordability
Apartment developer Ockham, says the council's Plan Change 120 would not meaningfully increase housing supply or affordability. Audio
Apartment developer critical of new Auckland housing plan
An Auckland apartment developer says the Council's proposed Plan Change 120 won't meaningfully increase housing supply and risks missing the point.Ockham Residential's Mark Todd spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The derelict house scaring its neighbours
Its veranda hangs over a Wellington footpath, supported by bulging pillars. When storms hit, metal flies off. The complaints go back decades.
Young women being left behind in property market
Cotality has released its latest Women and Property report that shows, while both men and women value home ownership, there's a gender gap when it comes to ownership rates.
All stick, no carrot with move-on laws
The government's making city shop owners happy with its decisive move-on orders for homeless people, but there are doubts they'll achieve anything. Audio
Number of Auckland rough sleepers drops
But those on the front line are treating the figure with caution, saying it's too early to tell if the quarter's drop is a trend or seasonal dip. Audio
Fancy being a real estate agent in your 80s?
If you picture a real estate salesperson, you probably don't imagine someone living in a retirement village. But it might be more common than you think.
Concern over lack of car spaces in high-density new builds
Some Auckland City councillors say there's growing frustration near high-density new builds over a lack of mandated car parking spaces. Franklin Ward councillor Andy Baker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Drop in homeless numbers following new home funding
The latest quarterly tally of people sleeping rough in Auckland shows there has been a drop in homelessness - but those on the frontline are treating the figure with caution. Amy Williams reports. Audio
What's behind New Zealand's fast property market?
Property economist at Opes Partners Ed McKnight joins Emile Donovan Audio
Move on orders for homeless shifting attention onto enforcement
Move on orders for the homeless are shifting attention onto enforcement and away from the needs of people trapped on the streets. That is according to a researcher who spends to two days a week on… Audio
Minister calls Police Association 'out of touch' over rough sleepers
The association says move-on powers will be a drain on time, and homeless people say they'll still have nowhere to go. Audio
Government introduces move-on orders for homeless
Move-on orders are coming to our city and town centres, with the government confirming police will have the power to disperse people sleeping rough, begging, or engaging in disorderly or threatening… Audio
Government announces homeless move-on orders - for all town centres
Police can move on rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour as young as 14-years-old.
