Housing
New tenets for tenants
The rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords are changing, and both groups are being asked for feedback. Audio
New tenets for tenants
The rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords are changing, and both groups are being asked for feedback.
AudioCouncils urged to avoid building on flood plains
Building on flood plains should be banned until councils better understand the risk, a flooding researcher says.
Maori Party secures funding for Maori Housing Network
The Maori Party has secured $37 million-worth of funding over six years for the Maori Housing Network, it includes emergency housing and upgrades. In the latest instalment of the Brighter Futures… Audio
Nearly 60 flood-hit Christchurch households need to find temporary accommodation
Nearly 60 flood-hit households in Christchurch are having to find somewhere else to live because their properties are potentially contaminated with raw sewerage. Conan Young visited some of those… Video, Audio
Housing costs claim half of poorest NZers' pay
People on the lowest incomes are spending more than half their pay on housing costs, government figures show.
National's housing plan 'smoke and mirrors' - Labour
Labour leader Andrew Little says the government's affordable housing plan is woefully inadequate and it has broken its promise on providing affordable housing. Video, Audio
'Morning tea and muffins' taskforce costs nearly $50k
The housing taskforce that Auckland's mayor said might set ratepayers back "a morning tea and a couple of muffins" wound up costing $47,165. Video, Audio
'Tea and muffins' housing taskforce costs ratepayers $50,000
The housing taskforce which Auckland's Mayor said might cost a "morning tea and a couple of muffins" has come in at nearly $50,000. Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall says it was set up without… Audio
Rising concerns over Auckland teacher staffing
Auckland is facing its worst teacher shortage in 20 years and schools are already worried they won't be able to find enough teachers for next year, principals say.
Officials don't know how many private rentals need insulation
Officials have no idea how many private rental properties still need insulation installed, two years before it becomes compulsory. Audio
Urbanist Bill McKay
There are an increasing number of terrace houses and apartments in our cities. Bill McKay continues to discuss what to look for in design when renting or buying, especially when buying off the plans. Audio
Dunedin City Council to review zoning after Otago flooding
Flooding in recent housing developments is concerning and the council will look at all areas zoned for subdivision, Dunedin's mayor says. Audio
In attempt to curb housing crisis, new agency established
In the latest instalment in RNZ's pre-election series 'Is this the Brighter Future,' we look at National's latest attempts to curb Auckland's housing crisis and cool the housing market by establishing… Audio
Two new AK announcements approve 17,000 homes of rural fringe
The construction of 17,000 new homes on Auckland's rural fringe will be sped up by two new Govt funding announcements made at the weekend, but for a city that wanted to go up not out, the Government… Audio
Auckland still to 'build up' despite new housing developments
The government and Auckland mayor Phil Goff insist the latest initiative to boost home construction does not signal a return to urban sprawl in the city. Video
Govt rejects new housing initiative driving urban sprawl
The government's rejecting the idea that its new housing infrastructure initiative will drive urban sprawl in Auckland. The finance minister Steven Joyce describes the just-announced Crown… Audio
Govt sets up new housing infrastructure agency
The government is setting up a new agency to co-invest in road and water networks, starting with a fund of $600 million.
Renters tell horror stories of shoddy housing
Stories of bad health, costly power bills and mouldy housing are among 200 examples being used to demand better laws to protect tenants.
NZ tops list of developed countries with most homeless
Social Housing Minister Amy Adams is rejecting an American University survey that puts New Zealand at the top of a list of developed countries for homelessness.
