Housing
Rising homeless numbers prompt public meeting in Tauranga
As we heard on Morning Report yesterday Tauranga is booming and house prices are rising. But also rising is the level of homelessness in some parts of the city. Audio
Motels for emergency housing 'not a long term solution'
The Social Development Minister says entire motels could be leased to help those in need of emergency housing in Auckland. Audio
Government urged to do more in budget to dampen house prices
Home ownership rates in Auckland are falling dramatically as investors make the most of the property boom. Audio
John Key previews Budget 2016
A short time ago we spoke with Prime Minister John Key and asked him whether rising house prices remain a priority for the government. Audio
Government urged to do more in budget to dampen house prices
Homeownership rates have fallen in more than 80-percent of the suburbs around Auckland. Audio
Homeless family faces $100k WINZ debt
A woman with eight children living in emergency housing is facing a debt to Work and Income of $100,000, which she will never repay, a support group says.
Government won't wipe Work and Income motel debts
Wiping the debt of people who have been staying in motels for emergency accommodation would not be fair to others in the system, the Social Development Minister says. Audio
WINZ loans grow $40m in five years to $417m
Beneficiaries have borrowed more than $400 million from the Ministry of Social Development, a figure that continues to grow. Audio
Failed building inspections on the rise
More building inspections are failing as new house construction ramps up, the Minister for Housing and Building says.
Govt defends progress on housing ahead of Budget
The Government is defending its record on building houses in Auckland, as it prepares to announce more money for Crown land and social housing in Thursday's Budget. Audio
Labour speaks out on WINZ debt
Labour's Social Development spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni joins Checkpoint to discuss the $417 million debt beneficiaries have accrued with WINZ. Video, Audio
Beneficiaries $417 million in debt to WINZ
Beneficiaries are a total of $417 million in debt to WINZ, with some owing as much as $74,000 each. Video, Audio
Housing
Do you long for a firm strategy to solve Auckland's housing problems? Do you think that's possible? What would it be? Former Economics lecturer Dr Eric Crampton is Head of Research at The New Zealand… Audio
Govt house build may be needed for Auckland - business lobbyist
Large scale government-built housing for low-income families should be seriously considered, a business lobbyist says.
Minister seeks money to free up Auckland land for housing
The Building and Housing Minister is seeking more money from Thursday's Budget to free up Crown land for house-building in Auckland.
Top demographer's take on Budget 2016
A leading demographer says the Government needs to announce a budget that reflects the changes in where the population of New Zealand lives. Audio
Akl's EMA says active state house building may be needed
A business lobby group says an active state house building programme may need to be kickstarted in Auckland. Audio
Calls for the govt to wipe debt
A support group says a woman with eight children living in emergency housing is facing a debt to Work and Income of 100-thousand dollars which she will never repay. Audio
Figures show steel reinforcing mesh failed scores of tests
New figures show the extent that steel reinforcing mesh for house floors has been failing tests. Audio
Homeless people are racking up huge debts
Housing action organisations say more and more homeless people are racking up huge debts after borrowing from Winz to pay for emergency accommodation like motels. Audio
