Housing
Three Kings residents oppose housing estate
An Auckland community has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars fighting plans for a high density housing estate. Three Kings resident Greg McKeown says the fight isn't over yet. Audio
Homeless waiting longer for homes, Labour says
The Government is defending its record on housing the homeless after figures show it's taking twice as long to find places for those desperately in need compared to six months ago. Video, Audio
Beneficiaries pay hundreds to live in caravans
Beneficiaries are paying hundreds to live in cabins and caravans in West Auckland, which they say are mouldy and infested with cockroaches. The owners of Western Park Village were not happy when… Video, Audio
Ethnic communities challenge mayoral candidates
Mayoral candidates are racing for votes in upcoming local government elections largely with a focus on housing, economy and transport. But how much thought have mayoral candidates put into the needs… Audio, Gallery
Ethnic communities challenge mayoral candidates
Mayoral candidates are racing for votes in upcoming local government elections largely with a focus on housing, economy and transport. But how much thought have mayoral candidates put into the needs…
AudioHousing NZ playing judge and jury - housing advocate
Housing NZ is playing judge and jury by evicting an alleged drug dealer before she's been tried, says a social housing advocate, but the agency claims it has little choice.
Video: Andrew Little on homelessness
In Focus - Labour Party leader Andrew Little tells Morning Report the lengthening wait for homeless people to get into state housing shows the government's housing programme is a failure. Video
Homeless waiting twice as long for state housing - Labour
It's now taking the government twice as long to find accommodation for homeless people as it was six months ago, the Labour Party says. Video, Audio
Andrew Little on New Zealand economic forecast
The Labour Party says it's outrageous New Zealanders are living in cars, parks and tents for up to seven months before they get a decent roof over their heads. The leader Andrew Little says its taking… Audio
Labour slams massive increase in social housing delays
New figures show it's now taking the Government twice as long to find accomodation for homeless people as it was six months ago. It also appears to be getting harder for government agencies to find… Audio
Families living in cars rose in past year - Labour
The Labour Party is accusing the government of failing to provide enough help for homeless families.
Focus on Politics for 9 September 2016
The Government is facing continued criticism for not having a plan to deal with the housing crisis. This week it passed legislation allowing special housing areas to be extended for another three… Audio
NZ's lowest earners spend half of their income on housing
Rising housing costs have put the country's lowest earners under intense financial pressure. Audio
Social Development minister welcomes income report
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley concedes the Government needs to look at accommodation benefit levels after an offical report reveals low-earning New Zealanders are now paying more than half… Audio
Housing costs eating away at income equality - Labour
Labour's finance spokesperson Grant Robertson says low-income earners are being hit hardest by the housing crisis. Audio
Call to house Wellington homeless in spare rooms
Wellington mayoral candidate Jo Coughlan wants to help people offer their spare rooms to those without homes of their own.
Landlords want to P test
Dr Nick Kim of Massey University talks about DIY methamphetamine tests for houses. Audio
The most expensive houses are in NZ
New Zealand is at the top of a global list of house prices. Audio
The Panel with Jeremy Elwood and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
What the Panelists Jeremy Elwood and Ben Thomas have been up to. Police won't be charging KiwiSaver providers after a Greenpeace complaint over weapons investments. New Zealand is at the top of a… Audio
New Zealand tops global list for house price rises
New Zealand has topped a global list for the biggest rise in house prices in the past year, according to a new report.
