Housing
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...
Building consents decline in January
The number of consents to build new houses and apartments has fallen, snapping three months of gains.
State housing an obstacle to bail or home detention
Housing New Zealand is blocking their tenants from serving home home detention or being bailed to state houses according to lawyers who are also criticising the Police and Corrections. Audio
Housing NZ accused of blocking bail requests to its properties
Housing New Zealand is making it harder for poor people to seek bail or home detention, lawyers say.
Auckland growth a $1.8b problem for Vector
Auckland's relentless expansion is presenting its main network company Vector with a $1.8 billion financial headache.
F-word before eviction
A woman has been evicted for using the f-word in front of her landlord. We talk to real estate agent Alex Watson about what it takes to get evicted. and also what he thinks of random rental audits. Audio
Mayoral candidate has eye on golf course
Phil Goff wants to turn the Remuera Golf Course residential land for new housing. What does lawyer Duncan Webb make of this? Audio
'Urban myths' about apartment living
OPINION: Let's not pretend apartments in suburbs are any sort of solution to Auckland's housing affordability or transport woes, writes Phil McDermott.
Commentator Bernard Hickey on failed intensification proposals
The receivers of electronics chain Dick Smith have announced all stand alone stores in New Zealand and Australia will close. Video, Audio
Housing choice is good for all generations
OPINION: At what point do the rights of property owners trump the rights of renters, young people and other affected parties to be heard, asks Alex Johnston.
Auckland Unitary Plan
Auckland's councillors bowed to public pressure and decided to change their minds about not consulting the public over extra density in the city. Audio
Residents unite to rescue a character home
Residents in an exclusive Remuera street have united to rescue a character home. They have blocked a developer's plan to remove a 90-year-old house. Audio
Housing reform
Bernard Hickey discusses Bill English's stance on housing reform in New Zealand. Audio
Feeling dense about housing density?
Have you got lost in the heated debate over Auckland housing density? Todd Niall provides a dummy's guide.
