Housing
Treasury says state house sale policy not driven by ideology
The head of the Treasury is insisting the Government's policy of selling state houses is aimed at improving life for tenants, not satisfying an ideological agenda. Audio
Anti-state house sell off group accused of bullying
The Social Housing Minister, Paula Bennett, has accused an anti-state house sell-off group of bullying tactics for targetting one of the organisations interested in buying the properties. Audio
Christchurch home hit by terrifying lightening strike
A Christchurch woman is hoping lightening doesn't strike in the same place twice, after her house was hit by a terrifying lightening bolt. Audio
Group opposed to state house sell-off accused of bullying by minister
Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett has accused a group opposing the sell-off of state houses of bullying tactics.
James Crow: vegan treats and the homeless
Auckland co-founder of Tommy and James, which produces the dairy-free Nice Blocks range, Little Island Nice Cream, and Little Island Coconut Milk. He is also the founder of Gimme Shelter, working on… Audio
Kauri tree protestor in for long sit
A protestor sitting in a West Auckland kauri tree, says he's ready for a long stay. Audio
Akl property problems won't spread... yet - economist
Aucklanders investing in Wellington and Hamilton properties won't cause the more southern cities' property markets to quickly overheat, an economist says.
Porirua City Council urges govt to take action
The Porirua City Council is demanding the Housing Minister take immediate action on substandard state and private rental houses in its district. Audio
Cut to the OCR and rampant property markets
Yesterday's cut to the OCR comes amid signs Auckland's rampant property market has plateaued and investors are looking elsewhere. Audio
Aucklanders face possible rates hike
Auckland households face a possible rates hike of 3.5 percent under a proposed budget released today.
Fears Shelly Bay housing will be too expensive
A major housing development planned for Wellington is being criticised by a community housing organisation as unaffordable for people on a regular income.
Promises for affordable houses among $3.5m homes
Promises are being made to develop affordable housing at an old rundown Air Force in Wellington on prime land, but the price tag for some will be as much as three-and-a-half million dollars. Audio
Plateauing Auckland house prices
Westpac economist David Norman discusses plateauing Auckland house prices what this means for the city and the country in the near future. Audio
New Zealand House and Garden 2016 Tours - Sally Duggan
Next we're talking about quirky and beautiful New Zealand homes. From a fourteen square metre space-saving home in Christchurch, to post-quake rebuilds and a home that's Christmas themed all year… Audio
Wellington's new-build housing target missed
Wellington City Council has fallen short of its target for building new homes this year.
NZ needs 11 new retirement villages a year to meet demand
At least 11 new retirement villages are needed to be built every year, for the next forty years to meet demand according to a new report by property specialist JLL. Simon Challies is the Managing… Audio
New social housing scheme "a drop in the bucket"
A new scheme to house people, most desperately in need, in Auckland is being criticised for being too little too late. Audio
Social housing scheme gets funding boost
The government will give social agencies $10 million to provide 500 new places for people in Auckland under its social housing scheme. Audio
Where Sydney house prices go, Auckland's follow
Auckland's housing market is showing signs of cooling, following in the footsteps of Sydney. Audio
A boost for Auckland's social housing
The Government will give social agencies a 10-million dollar boost to help provide 500 new homes in Auckland under its social housing scheme. Audio
