Housing
More new homes in Akl - making the city less affordable
New data made public for the first time raises questions about whether home construction in Auckland is making the city less affordable. Audio
More Auckland homes - but what about the price?
New figures raise questions about whether new home building in Auckland is making the city any more affordable.
Urban density – a panel discussion
Urban density marks a shift away from a traditional single-storey home on a section, towards multi-storey apartment and townhouse developments. Proponents say increasing urban density is important for… Audio
Housing company takes over area's state homes
The biggest handover yet of state rental housing goes through today, with nearly 3000 eastern Auckland homes transferring to a joint venture. Audio
Is the government's plan for helping vulnerable kids working?
A charity which co-ordinates a new scheme providing wraparound care for vulnerable children in Hamilton says it is being undermined by a lack of resources - and families are falling through the gaps… Audio
Almost 3,000 Auckland state homes change hand
The biggest handover yet of state rental housing takes place today with nearly three thousand homes in Auckland's eastern suburbs transferring into a joint-venture. Audio
Housing NZ accused of being paddling pool police
Housing New Zealand has been accused of being patronising after telling tenants they need approval to set up paddling pools.
Leaky building claim against Queenstown Lakes
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is collecting evidence to defend a legal claim over a multi-million dollar leaky building dispute.
Home buyers encouraged to test for P contamination
Home buyers are being encouraged to add yet another item to their list of costs when purchasing a home -- a methamphetamine contamination test. Audio
Building consents bounce back
The number of consents to build new houses and apartments has rebounded, led by Auckland, official figures show.
Should 'used' houses be kept for those in NZ?
An Auckland-based financial services firm is suggesting non-residents be restricted to buying only new houses. Audio
Meth tests now 'standard' - property manager
An Auckland property firm is advising all investors to test houses for methamphetamine contamination before making moves to buy. Audio
Financial firm raises new-house policy idea
An Auckland based financial services firm General Finance is asking why non-resident buyers of houses in New Zealand aren't restricted to buying only new houses. Audio
State house tenants told to pay for meth mess
Housing New Zealand is looking to recoup $54,000 from two tenants who contaminated their state houses with methamphetamine.
NZ housing trends mirror Australia's
New research shows the cost of housing in New Zealand rises and falls in a similar way to housing in Australia.
Midday Markets for 29 March 2016
For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Malden at Macquarie Private Wealth Audio
NZ commercial properties show strongest ever increase
New Zealand commercial properties are in hot demand reflecting the strongest ever increase in the number of properties sold. Audio
Auckland auction sales heat up again
A real estate firm says auction selling rates in Auckland have recovered, after a slump in auction sales late last year.
Homes to be demolished for carpark
Residents on the edge of a Auckland park say they are frustrated and confused why their homes are being demolished to build a carpark.
