Housing
NZ banks move to restrict lending to foreign buyers
The attention now turns to whether other banks will introduce the rules, and just what impact the move will have on the housing market - especially in Auckland Audio
Government rejects suggestions banks are doing its job
The Government says it's not shirking its responsibility to control the housing market, after two banks moved to limit lending to foreign home buyers. Audio
Government rejects it is shirking responsibility
The Government says it's not shirking its responsibility to control the housing market, after two banks moved to limit lending to foreign home buyers. Audio
Māori home ownership falling behind
New statistics reveal Māori home ownership has plummeted in the past 27 years, with the rate in some parts of the North Island dropping by as much as 40 percent.
Homeless plea 'falling on deaf ears'
Some families already thousands in debt to Work and Income for emergency motel housing remain in the same situation, with their loans mounting. Video
Moteliers open to govt's idea - Hospitality NZ
Hospitality New Zealand believes moteliers would be open to the government pre-purchasing motel rooms for those in need, provided they know exactly who is staying.
New statistics show plummeting home ownership among Maori
New statistics reveal Maori home-ownership has plummeted in the past 25 years, with the rate in some parts of the North Island dropping by as much as 40 percent. Audio
WINZ emergency housing continues
Some families already thousands in debt to WINZ for emergency motel housing remain in the same accommodation block, with their loans mounting. Video, Audio
Possible cash boost for marae housing Auckland's homeless
The Government is considering a cash injection for Te Puea Marae in South Auckland which has been taking in homeless people with nowhere else to go. Audio
Mangere Budgeting Services says hotel rooms not enough
Mangere Budgeting Services CEO Darryl Evans joins the panel to talk about pre-purchasing hotel rooms for emergency housing shows the government's housing policy is a failure. Audio
Govt considers pre-purchasing motel rooms for homeless
The government is considering pre-purchasing motel rooms to help those who most critically need housing, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says.
'It's not actually that easy'
An 11-year-old girl who has been living in a van with seven other people for some time is seeking shelter with her family at Te Puea marae. Video, Audio
What do Chinese property buyers want?
Most Chinese people looking to buy property in New Zealand have links to the country, the head of a popular Chinese listing website says. Audio
Why are Chinese investors buying property in NZ?
Kathryn Ryan speaks with Sam Yin, the Chief Executive of Hougarden.com, New Zealand's most popular Chinese language real estate website, about why Chinese investors are buying here. Audio
Call for meth tests before house sales
After unknowingly purchasing an apartment that was later found to be contaminated with methamphetamine, Taranaki woman Kerryanne Hopkins is calling for vendors to pay for obligatory methamphetamine… Video, Audio
Property developer spent $500,000 just for consent
A Porirua property developer spent more than $500,000 getting resource consent for a new development in the suburb of Whitby. Jagger NZ Limited has recently gained consent to build 148...
Families move into new village
Saturday was moving day for a group of low income Far North families who are now settling into their new homes. Audio
The Gordian knot of Auckland housing
OPINION: Solving Auckland's housing problem requires more from the government than forcing Auckland Council to free up land, writes Bernard Hickey.
Skilled migrants - a shift to the regions?
A new policy to encourage immigrants to settle in the regions has led to a 45 percent increase in skilled worker residence visas outside Auckland.
Te Puea Marae finds homes for 21 Auckland families
The chair of an Auckland marae supporting the homeless is commending those who have had the courage to accept its help. Te Puea Memorial Marae has housed 21 families in...
