Housing
Toby & Toby on... the emergence of emergency housing in the housing emergency
Housing in New Zealand has emerged as an emergency, particularly in terms of emergency housing, say Toby Manhire and Toby Morris. Video
Minister apologises to Te Puea Marae chairman
The Social Housing Minister has apologised to the chairman of Te Puea Marae, after one of her staff told a journalist he was under police investigation. Video
Modular social housing considered for Auckland
The government is contemplating building modular houses to cope with the shortage of social housing in Auckland. Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says if the scheme goes ahead, between 130...
Bennett fronts up to Te Puea Marae
Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says it is acceptable that the government is relying on a marae to help it support the homeless. Video
Ticking time bombs in NZ economy?
Housing booms and dairy busts - what are the vulnerabilities in New Zealand's economy and what role has the government played in setting policy? Nine to Noon speaks to Kerry McDonald, former Chief… Audio
Special Housing Area in Nelson testing boundaries of new system
Some Nelson residents are upset a carpark in the central city has been deemed a special housing area and is earmarked for a four storey apartment building. They say they have been taken by surprise at… Audio
Auckland housing facing 'violent end' - expert
As Auckland house prices continue to rise, so too do fears of a bust - with the risks increasing daily, according to a financial expert. Video, Audio
Nelson special housing area tests boundaries
A central Nelson car park that has been turned into a special housing area is testing a new system designed to make development easier.
'Kiwi dream' now a 'nightmare' for St Lukes apartment owners
Residents of an Auckland apartment complex seeking the largest leaky-homes claim ever filed in New Zealand have spoken of their anger and despair. Audio
Building Sustainable Homes
Housing in New Zealand faces many challenges - not least reversing the health impacts of low-quality homes while meeting exploding demand. How do we resolve these thorny issues to create resilient… Audio
Leaky St Lukes apartment owners fight back
Residents of an Auckland apartment complex seeking the largest leaky-homes claim ever filed in New Zealand have spoken of the anger and despair that's driven them to court. Audio
Govt to respond to restrictions on lending to foreign buyers
Prime Minister John Key joins Guyon in the Auckland studio. Audio
Fear of a housing bubble burst bring fears of negative equity
As Auckland house prices continue to rise, so too do fears of a bust. Audio
Leaky homes debacle is set to spread
A leading lawyer for owners of leaky homes is warning of a new multi billion dollar construction industry failure, this time involving rusting structural steel used in concrete buildings. Audio
Labour leader visits Te Puea Marae
Labour Party leader Andrew Little has visited Te Puea Marae and says he is impressed with the work it is doing to help homeless people.
Message of hope at Te Puea Marae
The government has struck a deal behind closed doors to support Te Puea Marae, which is providing shelter to homeless families in Auckland. Video
Should vendors provide a meth test?
The Real Estate Institute has set up a methamphetamine working group to look at whether vendors should provide a meth test with every house sale. Audio
Call for compulsory meth tests
After unknowingly purchasing a house that was contaminated with meth, a Taranaki woman is calling for a mandatory meth test to be part of a home's sale and purchase agreement. Video, Audio
Volunteers talk about what's going on at Te Puea marae
Much of the great work being done at Te Puea is being done by volunteers. John Campbell went today, to meet them. Video, Audio
What's in the govt's deal to support marae?
The Government has struck a behind-closed-doors deal with Te Puea marae, which is housing homeless families in Auckland. Audio
