Housing
Advocates call for proposed Auckland homelessness ban to be binned
The government has signalled it's considering introducing legislation that would give police the power to issue move-on orders to remove unhoused people from Auckland's city centre.
Government unveils changes to building rules
The government has unveiled its renovation to building rules, with changes including mandatory home warranties, indemnity insurance for some professionals and a doubling of penalties for so called… Audio
New 'home warranty' rules protecting homeowners announced
The government has revealed more details on how homeowners can be protected under its proposed proportionate liability system for the Building Act.
Ten things your landlord can't do
Tenants have more control in the rental market than they have for a while, but recent rulings show some landlords are still getting it wrong.
Calls for action on overheating homes
The New Zealand Green Building Council and Auckland Council have written an open letter to the government asking for urgent action on overheating homes. Andrew Eagles is the Chief Executive of the New… Audio
Landlord accused of sending tenants racist messages
Darren Williams has twice appeared before the Tenancy Tribunal this year over the way he has treated tenants at Auckland properties.
Neighbour wins payout over half-done, 'blight' of an apartment block
Forrest Tan says he's still to receive a cent of that though from the owner of the abandoned project in Auckland's Epsom
Sanctioned landlord 'just wants to bank his money', neighbour says
Murray Hill, who's been warned multiple times that his property wasn't up to standard, has been ordered to pay $33,000, remove industrial rubbish and repair holes in the roof and walls of a boarding…
Landlord fined and ordered to repair, clean up property
The Tenancy Tribunal took action against Murray Lawrence Hill, who has a long history of complaints.
Kaikōura council's plan for another 400 homes
Depending on the mix of housing types, it will represent significant growth for the district's population of 4200.
No families left in Rotorua emergency housing - but where are they?
At its peak, there were more than 240 families place across 13 motels. Now there are zero.
No families left in Rotorua emergency housing - but where are they?
At its peak, there were more than 240 families place across 13 motels. Now there are zero.
Gary Stevenson
Gary Stevenson went from selling cannabis in East London to becoming Citibank's most profitable trader in the world. But in 2011, he realized something his wealthy colleagues couldn't see: rising… Video, Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do you value a property?
Time now for another one of those seemingly random thoughts that strike amidst the steam and soap suds of the shower: what determines a house valuation? Audio
Secondhand Styling
If you want to re-decorate, you shouldn't have to re-mortgage. In this second episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks at home design and decor on a budget and tags along on a thrift shop… Audio
Spring finally here for housing market, REINZ says
The Real Estate Institute has released its latest data that show the number of sales across the country was up 6.4 percent year-on-year in the month, at 7505.
Trump suggests government-backed 50- year mortgage
US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of a government-backed 50-year mortgage term to help first-home buyers. But would it be an option for New Zealand buyers, too? Money correspondent Susan… Audio
Kāinga Ora says only email addresses exposed in privacy breach
The email addresses of more than a thousand Auckland tenants were exposed in a group email from the state housing agency.
Some Christchurch residents oppose social housing proposal
A housing trust has been given a peppercorn lease and the green light to build up to 10 relocatable homes in South Brighton, for people living rough.
South Brighton residents unhappy about emergency housing plans
Residents in the east Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are unhappy that emergency housing may be built on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac. Adam Burns reports. Audio