Housing
Housing New Zealand 'in fine shape' - English
Labour's claims that Housing New Zealand is verging on bankruptcy are irresponsible and stupid, the agency's minister says.
English labels opposition claims about HNZ irresponsible and stupid
The Housing New Zealand Minister, Bill English, has rubbished claims by the labour party that Housing NZ is going broke - calling the claims irresponsible and stupid. Audio
11 sections in Kaitanga now sold, and hopes it could go national
Most of the sections advertised as part of a land package in the tiny town of Kaitangata have been bought, and locals now think the idea could work elsewhere. Audio
First home buyers building their own place, as prices rise
The Real Estate Institute says more New Zealanders are turning to new builds as a first home - but an Auckland estate agent says buyers still face an uphill battle. Audio
New homes could be hit by financial constraints - HNZ
Housing New Zealand warned the government earlier this year it was facing financial constraints that would affect its ability to build more houses.
Nationwide median price for houses a record high
The nationwide median price for houses has reached a record high of 515 thousand dollars. Audio
House prices hit record high
The national median house price has reached a record level fuelled by rises in the regions, while the Auckland market has slowed, new figures show.
Police Minister says poverty comments taken out of context
The Police Minister Judith Collins says her comments about child poverty have been taken out of context saying bad parenting not just the preserve of the poor. Audio
Government counters with its own housing figures
Labour claims only 18 homes sold in Auckland's special housing areas were affordable. The Government calls Labour's figures crazy and publishes its own. Audio
Government counters with its own housing figures
Labour claims only 18 homes sold in Auckland's special housing areas were affordable. The Government calls Labour's figures crazy and publishes its own. Audio
Government counters with its own housing figures
Labour claims only 18 homes sold in Auckland's special housing areas were affordable. The Government calls Labour's figures crazy and publishes its own. Audio
Govt hits back at Labour's affordable housing claims
The government has hit back at Labour's claims that only 18 homes sold in Auckland's special housing areas in the past three years were affordable.
English details plan to build thousands more houses in Auckland
The Finance Minister Bill English gives more details of its plans for Auckland property market. Audio
Banks face funding imbalance says KPMG
New Zealanders' appetite for property is forcing banks to change where they get their funding. Audio
Wary banks blamed for dropped housing projects
Cautious banks are being blamed by some in the property industry for a lack of affordable apartments being built.
Cautious banks blamed for a lack of affordable apartments
35 apartment projects in Auckland have reportedly been axed in the past year alone, and the finger of blame is being levelled at cautious banks. Audio
Housing NZ tenant had to pay for own emergency wheelchair access
A social housing tenant who uses a wheelchair has had to cover the cost of an emergency access path outside her Nelson property, after it was ruled not essential. Audio
Housing NZ tenant had to pay for own emergency wheelchair access
A Housing New Zealand tenant who uses a wheelchair has had to cover the cost of building an emergency access path outside the Nelson property she lives in, as the state agency says it's not essential… Video, Audio
Auckland apartment project abandoned
A multi-million-dollar apartment project has been axed, in what is reported to be the latest in a series of abandoned developments in the city. Audio
Apartment building cancellations
Property journalist Anne Gibson talks about why 35 plans to build apartment buildings for Auckland have been canned. Audio
