Housing
Auckland's average house value tops $1 million
The average value of an Auckland home has passed the $1 million mark for the first time, as prices shot up more than 15 percent over the year.
Auckland average house value now over 1 million
Quotable Value's monthly house price index for August show values in the region have increased 16 percent in the past year to an average of 1.013 million dollars. Audio
Auckland home buyers hunt for greener pastures
Where might those seeking refuge from Auckland's record high house prices go? Anusha Bradley checks out greener, more affordable, options. Audio
Govt not convinced homelessness inquiry was needed
More than 400 stories told to the homelessness inquiry have failed to convince the government the inquiry was needed.
Sea rise warnings to stay in Christchurch LIM reports - for now
The Christchurch City Council is not backing down on including warnings on property reports about their vulnerability to sea level rise.
Bernard Hickey on new rules for property investors
Most investors in Auckland will soon need to have at least a 40 percent deposit, up from the current 30 percent. Financial analyst Bernard Hickey joins Checkpoint to discuss the tightened rules. Video, Audio
Chch City Council won't back down on property reports
Christchurch City Council is not backing down on including warnings on property reports about their vulnerability to sea level rise. Video, Audio
Property investors targeted by new lending restrictions
Property investors around the country will be hit with new lending restrictions from 1 October as current lending restrictions already in place in Auckland are extended to the rest of the country. Audio
No help given to single, homeless mother, inquiry told
A woman left homeless with her five children after escaping her abusive husband told the final day of an inquiry into homelessness that the government failed to help her. Audio
Demolition of historic DOC building at Lake Waikaremoana begins
Demolition of the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre next to Lake Waikaremoana has now begun, despite protests from a group of architects and artists. Audio
Giving hope through movement
Dancer Rodney Bell tells his story through Meremere, an autobiographical piece that spans 20 years of his life. It addresses issues around homelessness – which Bell was for a few years – and… Audio
Auckland house prices rise, but sales drop in sign market cooling
House prices are continuing to climb in Auckland, but there are signs the rate of growth is easing, according to data from a major real estate firm.
Auckland house prices continue to rise
Auckland's largest real estate agent believes the rate of growth in house prices is showing signs of easing back. Barfoot's managing director, Peter Thompson, says the current price increases are… Audio
Urbanist Tommy Honey
Tommy Honey looks at whether we should look to Japan for the future of housing. A recent exhibition called House Vision 2 to explore the future of houses. The event featured 12 housing prototypes by… Audio
Vancouver's property market slumps after new foreign buyers tax
A surprise tax on foreign house buyers in Vancouver, which has a similar over-heated market to Auckland, has quickly led to a slump in house sales. Audio
'Wet house' plan to tackle Wellington homelessness
Wellington mayoral candidate Justin Lester says his plan to launch accomodation for alcoholics to continue drinking in a safe place would help addicts.
Vancouver's property market takes a dive
There's been a sharp fall in the number of houses being sold in Vancouver after the government imposed a 15 percent tax on foreign buyers last month. Chinese investors are being warned off buying in… Audio
Will new lending restrictions cool hot property?
The average price of an Auckland property is tipped to hit a million dollars this week. Will the Reserve Bank's third attempt at tightening lending restrictions will have a long term impact. Audio
Lending restrictions start to take effect on Auckland's housing market
Lending restrictions are showing signs of cooling Auckland's housing market - but there are fears the effect will not last long.
Lester promises 'wet house' for Wellington addicts
Justin Lester is promising to establish New Zealand's first wet house for alcoholics and drug addicts if he wins the Wellington mayoralty next month.
