Housing
Housing NZ unveils its Auckland plan
The government has revealed its view of higher density housing across Auckland. Audio
The flip side of low interest rates is smaller savings
As mortgage rates drop, so too do the savings rates for those with their money in banks, finance companies and term deposits. Audio
Auckland's property market head for another 'perfect storm'
The latest cut to the official cash rate is expected to heat up the already-over cooked Auckland property market. Audio
HNZ to summons council over housing plan
Housing New Zealand will issue summonses to force Auckland Council experts to appear before hearings on the city's development plan.
HNZ reveals the difference housing density makes
ANALYSIS: What's in a little housing density, you might ask? For Housing NZ in Auckland, the answer is about 20,000 dwellings, writes Todd Niall.
Panel puts off housing density evidence ruling
The independent panel considering Auckland's Unitary Plan has put off ruling on contentious housing density evidence that has been withdrawn.
Northland ex-state houses for needy families
There's just one more hurdle to jump before nine needy Northland families can move into their very own ex-state houses. Audio
Auckland Council keeps experts away from unitary plan hearings
Debate gets underway today about Auckland's future....without any council experts. Audio
Auckland Council staff may be absent from planning talks
The Auckland Council has withdrawn staff from crucial hearings on the future shape of the city, saying its hands are tied by a political revolt ten days ago. Audio
Emergency housing trust seeks help
A trust struggling to provide emergency housing in Whangarei says it is heartened by the prospect of a meeting with Housing New Zealand.
Nelson housing to be fast-tracked
Hundreds of new homes will be added to the Nelson landscape in the largest government-authorisation of development in the city in decades.
Moving out of houses and into apartments
Melbourne is undergoing an apartment transformation. Real estate agent Paul Osbourne talks about what's happening in his city and compares it to Auckland. Audio
Average Auckland asking price up $101,656
The price of a house in Auckland has hit an annual record, with the average asking price jumping more than $100,000 in the past year.
Lower inventory helps average asking prices in Auckland
Lower stocks of houses being offered for sale are boosting the average asking price of a property in Auckland to record level. Audio
Pakiri Beach plans upset locals
People living near Pakiri Beach are accusing developers, the local iwi and the council of ambushing them with plans to develop their last wild stretch of coastline.
Queenstown CEO pressured to find solution to housing problems
Queenstown's new chief executive is just 10 days into his new job, but already he's facing a significant challenge from an unexpected direction. Audio
More signs house prices are cooling
There are further signs the housing market is cooling with new QV data showing national house values were flat last month when compared with January.
Auckland emergency housing plans revealed
The government has announced details of its plans to increase the supply of emergency housing in Auckland.
Unconsented bathroom costs estate agent $5000
Selling a family member's non-compliant apartment has cost a Wellington real estate agent $5000.
Seasonal worker housing for Cromwell
New housing for seasonal workers is to be built in Cromwell, with the the Central Otago District Council saying it will relieve an accommodation crisis. The privately funded development will...
