Housing
Families housed in garages, cramped rooms, face eviction
A woman who has been renting garages and single rooms to families in South Auckland is kicking her tenants out. Audio
Politicians slam deal for more NZ house ads in China
Ray White Real Estate, which is aiming to advertise more New Zealand homes in China, shares the public's concerns about house prices, it says - prompting scepticism from opposition MPs.
Unitary plan shows Akld going up and out
A revised version of the Unitary Plan has been unveiled by an independent hearings panel, and recomments nearly 60 percent of the city be zoned for higher density housing of two or three stoires. Video, Audio
A plan for Auckland - what you need to know
The revised version of Auckland's Unitary Plan has been unveiled and, in broad terms, if the proposal is approved by council, the city is set to become denser.
South Akld property manager kicks out tenants
Up to 150 people renting unconsented garages and single rooms in South Auckland from 'property manager' Debbie Iskandar now face homelessness. Audio
Ray White's Chinese move "kick in the teeth" - Peters
NZ First leader Winston Peters has spoken out about leading real estate company Ray White's decision to partner with a Chinese company, calling it 'a kick in the teeth'. Audio
Grey Lynn residents sanguine on increased density
People living in Auckland's Grey Lynn appear pragmatic about the looming prospect of high density housing development in the future. Audio
Special interest groups express concerns on Plan
Residents' groups Character Coalition and the Panmure Residents Association say they are shocked and disappointed by the Unitary Plan released today. Audio
Akld mayoral candidates on revised Unitary Plan
While PM John Key calls Auckland's new Unitary Plan 'reasonable', three of the city's mayoral candidates are divided on its efficacy - and whether it takes too hard a line. Audio
422,000 homes needed for Akld by 2040
The plan for Auckland's future is finally out of its box - and it includes much higher density housing across the city than previously talked about. Akld Correspondent Todd Niall joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
More high-density housing for Auckland
A revised version of Auckland's Unitary Plan means much more of the city will be zoned for higher density housing than previously proposed. Video
Todd Niall explains the Auckland Unitary Plan
It's been five years in the making, and Auckland's planning blueprint has finally been released. The Unitary Plan outlines what the future shape of Auckland will look like. Our Auckland correspondent… Audio
Greens' house price talk irresponsible - Labour
The Green Party's declaration that Auckland house prices should be lowered by up to 50 percent faces strong resistance from its political ally. Audio
Auckland house prices need to drop 50 percent - Greens
Auckland house prices must by reduced by as much as half their value to make the market affordable, the Greens say. Audio
Builders hope boom won't bust them
The building industry welcomes the latest forecast of a record construction boom, but questions if it can keep up with demand.
Housing market poses challenges to banks
The surging housing market remains one of the key challenges to the banking sector even though it's showing few signs of stress, according to a new report. Audio
Ten things to know about Auckland's Unitary Plan release
With the blueprint for Auckland's future due to be revealed today, Todd Niall answers ten questions to help make sense of the historic plan.
Investors borrow more than triple what first home buyers do
The Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei explains why Auckland house prices need to fall by as much as 40 to 50 per cent over the long term to make them affordable for first home buyers. Audio
Blueprint for Auckland's housing future revealed later today
One of the biggest reveals in Auckland's recent history happens today with the wraps coming off the city's development blueprint, the Unitary Plan. Our Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall tells us what… Audio
Councillors' votes up in air because of their opinions
Personal submissions by three Auckland councillors on the city's planning blueprint may affect their right to vote in crucial meetings next month.
