Housing
Auckland rest home's failings remain unfixed 14 years on
Leaky building risks plaguing an upmarket Auckland retirement village remain unfixed 14 years after they came to light.
'This is going to set a precedent' - council applying to evict homeowners
A precedent enabling councils and the government to evict victims of climate change from their homes may be about to be set. Video, Audio
Cooling housing market not a sign of a sharp market correction
And it could be that the softness that's now affecting the housing market is likely to stay with us for much of the rest of the year. Audio
National house price growth rate continues to slow
National house price growth is continuing but tighter bank lending restrictions are having an impact on investor demand. Audio
Struggling Kiwi families hard hit by cold snap
As a wintry blast makes its way up the country, social services are busy making sure those without a place to stay are coping.
Leaky building lawyer wants changes to nab builders
Leaky building lawyer and mediator, Adina Thorn, talks to the Panel about why so many builders and dodgey operators are not prosecuted. Audio
Banks likely to pass on profit pinch
Borrowers are likely to face higher interest rates as banks move against a cooling housing market, tougher competition and more expensive money.
Authorities told Auckland solutions won't work for Queenstown
Creative solutions are needed to tackle rising house prices in the resort town, a local housing trust chair says. Audio
Auckland rest home missing compliance certificate
The owner of a retirement village forced to evacuate residents over substandard apartments says it appears the buildings weren't signed off by the council. Audio
Auckland on track for more infrastructure funding
The government has hinted more money is coming, on top of a $300 million loan announced yesterday. Audio
"More ideas" needed for Queenstown's housing woes
Tourism is booming in Queenstown, but that's putting the strain on the resort town's workers, many of whom can't afford to live there. Locals want more done to tackle rising house prices, despite the… Audio
$300m interest-free infrastructure loan for Auckland
Mayor of Auckland welcomes a $300 million interest free loan to fund infrastructure from the Government. Phil Goff says it's good, but much more still needs to be done to sort housing out for the… Audio
Eastcliffe Retirement Village didn't get sign-off
Auckland's upmarket Eastcliffe Retirement Village, has now discovered that along with serious problems with substandard buildings, it also never got the final sign-off by the council. John Gray, the… Audio
Infrastructure funding changes on the cards
The Government has hinted more money is coming to help solve Auckland's huge problems funding all the roads and pipes it needs for new housing projects. It's already earmarked $300 million and… Audio
Labour's family package described as too complicated
Labour's new family package has been described as creating a convoluted spaghetti of entitlements and party's been accused of fleecing billions of dollars from NZers. But Labour says it will help… Audio
Tauranga housing developments fast-tracked by govt loan
The government will loan Tauranga City Council $230 million to support the construction of 35,000 houses. The council's Christine Jones talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Govt money will help Auckland's housing woes - Phil Goff
The Government will loan Auckland Council $300 million to support more than 10,000 homes at Whenuapai and Redhills. Audio
Winter warnings after homeless man dies on cemetery bench
Rough sleepers in Auckland will continue to die unnecessarily this winter unless shelters are setup across the city, a church support worker says. Video, Audio
Government divvies up $1 billion infrastructure fund
The construction of thousands of houses in Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton will be fast-tracked as five councils will be loaned cash under the fund, to help pay for water, roads and other… Video, Audio
$1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund Announced
Five of New Zealand's Councils will have infrastructure projects funded through the Government's $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund. The fund was created to provide high growth councils with 10… Audio
