Housing
Funding for emergency housing band-aid response to overwhelming problem
Social housing groups say the Government's two-million dollar funding for new emergency housing in Auckland is a band-aid response to an overwhelming national problem. Audio
Report finds improvement in housing affordability
Now may not be a bad time to own a home. A report by Massey University says that's due to falling mortgage rates and property prices staying relatively stable. Audio
Emergency housing funding 'just a band-aid'
Social housing groups say $2 million in funding for new emergency housing in Auckland won't do much to solve an overwhelming national problem.
Pay, politics top of mind for teacher unions
Auckland teachers are warning of staff shortages in the city's schools because their pay is not keeping up with house prices. Audio
Housing provider questions Govt's approach to emergency housing
Social housing providers are asking why the Government is providing funding for new emergency housing in Auckland, instead of giving extra support to those already doing the job. Audio
Family forced to flee house on discovering P levels
A family of seven has been forced to leave their P-contaminated Tokoroa home with just the clothes they were wearing. Audio
Govt to put $2m into emergency Akl housing
The Government is investing more in emergency housing in Auckland to address a major shortage.
Tiny Queenstown house most expensive per metre in NZ
New Zealand's most expensive house per square metre is on the market in Queenstown - and it only has one bedroom. Audio
$1m for 1-bedroom Queenstown house
A one-bedroom house in Queenstown, which is only 33 square metres, is on the market for over $1 million - although there is a twist.
Auckland's Quest for Affordable Housing
Todd Niall asks does New Zealand have the systems in place to successfully turn out enough reasonably priced homes. Audio
Maori trust manager relieved after call
The manager of a Maori trust trying to get people into their first homes is feeling more hopeful of success, after a phone call from the Social Housing Minister.
Government wants Housing NZ to move faster
The Government wants Housing New Zealand to move faster on building and improving homes in Auckland. Auckland correspondent Todd Niall reports. Audio
'Pay day is broke day'
From the mother of five working 76 hours in a week to help build a life for her family to the butcher broke on pay day, John Campbell talks to them about life for the first podcast in his new series…
Māori MPs back Northland housing trust
The Māori Party and the MP for Te Tai Tokerau are calling for action to help a Far North trust at risk of being penalised for helping whānau own their own homes.
First Person with John Campbell: 'Pay day is broke day'
From the mother of five working 76 hours in a week to help build a life for her family to the butcher broke on pay day, John Campbell talks to them about life in Auckland for the first podcast in his… Audio
Collateral damage a probablilty of brightline test
A raft of new measures designed to cool the Auckland property market take effect next week. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand top tax expert Peter Vial is one of those saying the new… Audio
Could property prices in Auckland be startng to cool
Is Auckland's overheated property market finally showing signs of cooling? Auckland Property Investors Association's David Whitburn doesn't think so. Audio
Accountants warn of 'collateral damage' over bright-line test
Accountants are warning the Government's so-called bright-line tax test aimed at curbing property speculation will leave a path of collateral damage in its wake. Audio
Govt leaky homes claims 'looney tunes'
Opposition MPs have slammed government claims that the country has moved on from leaky homes, and construction laws could be relaxed.
Community Housing Aotearoa slams government red tape
Community Housing Aotearoa says problems being faced by Northland's He Korowai Trust may be the tip of the iceberg. Scott Figenshow is the director of Community Housing Aotearoa. Audio
