Housing
PM forced to defend Government's housing plan
The Prime Minister has been forced to defend the Government's plan to deal with the housing crisis, while continuing to deny that there is any such housing crisis. Audio
House prices rise at fastest pace since 2004
House prices have been rising at their fastest pace since 2004, with the average value in Auckland is now $975,000 and prices rising in Tauranga, Wellington and Hamilton. Audio
Employers concerned about Auckland workers
A major survey of businesses found managers have concerns the Auckland traffic and housing difficulties are taking a toll on employees. Audio
Kaitangata Goes Global
The small Otago town of Kaitangata has been inundated with thousands of overseas enquiries, coming in to bid for the land-and-house deal on offer. The Kaitangata Promotions public relations… Audio
Auckland prices rise in June
One of Auckland's largest real estate brokers, says the residential property market edged up again in June. Audio
Property prices continue to rise
Property prices show no signs of slowing down, rising at their fastest pace in 12 years. Audio
Taking land banked property should be considered - Smith
Business leaders are expressing concern as Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith says taking land banked by investors is an option that should be considered. Audio
Video: Andrew Little on housing and land banking
In Focus - Labour Party leader Andrew Little speaks to Morning Report's Susie Ferguson about Labour's housing policy. Video
Act weighs in on landbanking debate
The Act Party weighs in on the landbanking debate. Its leader, David Seymour, says the compulsory purchase of land should only be used for building roads, not for development. We ask him why. Audio
Labour poised to announce housing policies
Labour's set to announce its housing policies this week. Its leader Andrew Little calls National's policies a hotch-potch, and promises a comprehensive approach. Audio
Government responds to land banking issue
Business leaders are worried about the government's proposal to buy up unused land. We put those concerns to the Building and Housing Minister, Nick Smith. He says it's a work in progress. Audio
Business concerned land acquistion could affect property rights
Business leaders say they're worried by suggestions the Government might give councils the power to force owners to sell idle land that could be used for housing. But others say tough measures are… Audio
House price crash idea 'just crazy' - PM
John Key has dismissed as "crazy" an economist's suggestion local and central government should deliberately crash Auckland house prices.
$160,000 to move to NZ? Too good to be true
A story about an Otago town offering houses for $230,000 got twisted overseas to say the deal came with a cash payment. Then the calls flooded in..... Audio
Don't forget us, says Queenstown developer on new fund
A Queenstown developer says the new fund proposed by the Government could be of great help to the region. Audio
Call to crash Akld house prices
Arthur Grimes, a former chair of the Reserve Bank, says the government needs to deliberately crash Auckland house prices by 40-percent. Audio
Clutha Mayor swamped by inquiries about Kaitangata promotion
The welcome mat may be out for people considering a move to South Otago's Kaitangata - but there's no $160,000 cash payment, despite international reports to the contrary. Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan… Video, Audio
$1bn infrastructure fund to focus on Akld development
Minister of Building and Housing Nick Smith today confirmed that a focus of the government's new $1bn infrastructure fund is to support developing rural Auckland. Audio
Dwelling on the Stoep
The flats on Greys Ave in central Auckland, are often referred to in the media as "the notorious state housing block" linked with drugs, gang violence and crime. Audio, Gallery
$1bn fund is a subsidy for developers - Greens
Opposition parties argue the government's $1 billion infrastructure plan is desperate and piecemeal, and will do little to address the housing crisis. Video
