Housing
Nelson boarding hostel now a mini prison, neighbours say
Residents who live near a large boarding hostel in central Nelson are worried they can't find out more about former prisoners who are living there. Video, Audio
Wellington iwi with big social housing plans
We hear a lot about the need for more affordable housing, and complaints the government is not doing enough. Wayne Mulligan is the chair of Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika - the mana whenua of… Audio
Building regulator Australia for inspiration
New Zealand's construction industry needs help tackling the job of clamping down on poor construction and building regulator MBIE is looking overseas for that help. Audio
Shelter disputes National leader's homeless claim
The manager of a Hamilton shelter is disputing the National Party leader's claim that homelessness has almost been eliminated in the city. Video
PM's claim homelessness in Hamilton all but eliminated disputed
National Party leader Bill English's bold claim today that homelessness has been all but eliminated in Hamilton is being challenged by groups that help people struggling to find a home. Audio
Homes out of reach for many in Taranaki - report
It is not just those living in the big cities who are struggling to buy their first home, a new report shows.
Waikare Komene: 'You can achieve anything no where matter you've come from'
South Auckland has some amazing talent, but its young people need more support to channel their creativity, says architect Waikare Komene, co-founder of design firm Creative Native and The Roots… Audio
Housing crisis hitting regions - report
A newly commissioned report sheds more light on how the housing affordability crisis is affecting the regions, new report has shed light on how the housing affordability crisis is affecting the… Audio
Govt 'dropped the ball' on social housing, says Church
The Anglican Church believes the government has abdicated its responsibility to house the most vulnerable.
Comparing housing policy
The publisher of the Building Guide Mark Graham compares political parties' plans for easing the housing crisis. Audio
Praying for a housing miracle
Anglican churches will be praying for empty Housing New Zealand houses to be filled by those who need them. Audio
Falling optimism in NZ property market - survey
Slowing house prices, lending restrictions and lack of supply are adding to falling optimism in the property market, according to a new survey.
Pre-fab home built in a day could solve Auckland housing crisis
Fletcher Living has built a 170 square-metre house in just nine and a half hours at Auckland's Hobsonville Point. Connal Townsend from the Property Council thinks the idea has the potential to shake… Audio
Beneficiaries feeling bite of Palmerston North rental scarcity
House-hunting beneficiaries say the rental situation is dire and many people do not know what they can do. Audio
Edgecumbe residents discuss suing regional council
It's been more than four months since Edgecumbe's devastating flood wrecked homes and lives and locals are just getting angrier about what's happened to them. Audio
Motelliers fed up with some beneficiary clients
A motel owner is fed up she is out of pocket after some resident beneficiaries with emergency housing grants have damaged her rooms and smoked drugs inside. Audio
Study calls for improved renters' rights
A report on problems faced by people who rent their homes has found many landlords provide poor living conditions.
Tenants and landlords
There are calls for stricter regulation of the rental property sector. Alan Johnson of the Salvation Army discusses what's going on between tenants and landlords. Audio
'Highly successful' Auckland housing scheme offers hope - Māori board
A group representing Māori interests in the city wants a bigger push to build good-quality affordable housing, and says Waimahia shows the way to do it. Video, Audio
NZ First asks why Auckland SHA is housing Chinese airline staff
New Zealand First is asking why land sold by Housing New Zealand, and earmarked as a Special Housing Area, is now housing crew for China Southern Airlines. The party's leader Winston Peters joins us.
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