Housing
Nelson Council digests proposed granny flat rules
Allowing granny flats to be built without resource consent is being proposed to increase the supply of affordable homes in New Zealand. Nelson's mayor Dr Nick Smith spoke to Midday Report's Charlotte… Audio
Granny flat change welcomed by housing providers, Labour
Proposed law changes would remove the need for building consents on homes under 60 square metres in certain areas. Audio
Govt consent plan could speed up Maori housing developments
The government's plan to remove building consents for small houses could speed up several Maori housing developments. Oraruwharo Ahu Whenua Trust chair Ivan Hauraki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
More than 100 Aucklanders still in temporary accomodation post floods
More than a hundred Aucklanders in financial hardship are still living in temporary accommodation provided by the government's disaster service, following last year's catastrophic storms. Amy Williams… Audio
Government moves to scrap consents on granny flats
Backyard granny flats may soon be much easier to build in a move from the government to scrap consents for that type of building. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour supports proposal to scrap granny flat consents
The Labour Party is supporting a government proposal to scrap consents for granny flats. Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rental listings up 40 percent across country in three months to May
Some property managers are warning landlords they may need to lower expectations to meet the market.
Rental listings up 40% in 3 months to May
In Auckland, Trademe data shows rental listings up 41%, with nearly 1500 more properties for rent during the same period. As Lucy Xia reports, experts have said the economic climate has forced some… Audio
Govt moving ahead with granny-flat policy
The government is moving ahead with one of it's policy agreements with New Zealand First, making it easier to put up granny flats or small structures in residential and rural areas. Lillian Hanly… Audio
Can social housing be run on a more business-like basis?
Kainga Ora is set to tighten its belt after an independent review raised alarms over its financial situation. Audio
Number of house listings in Wellington double
The national number of listings rose 25 percent on the year earlier.
Residents stress as NZ Post won't deliver to Queenstown suburb
NZ Post refuses to deliver post to Queenstown development Hanley's Farm, cutting off residents from family and the law. First Up's Leonard Powell reports. Audio
Some have the upper hand in a 'subdued' housing market
Analysis - Households with mortgages can expect at least six more months without talk of interest rate cuts, as a quiet housing market refuses to spring back. Audio
City Mission residents: To blame - or scapegoats?
K'Road locals say they feel unsafe and intimidated amid aggression and anti-social behaviour. They also want more support for those in a housing facility.
Seven ways to relieve mortgage pressure
More than $1 billion dollars of home loans are overdue. Here's what you can do if you're worried about yours.
Housing market drop wipes out family's deposit
When Jessie Moss bought her first home, it seemed like a bargain. Now the value has plunged and her family can't pay for repairs.
House prices continue to fall, with Auckland's dropping the most
Buyers "have the upper hand" as a glut of houses for sale contributes to stagnating prices.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June
On today's episode, too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter… Audio
Thousands of first-home buyers have deposits wiped out
More than 80 percent of first homes bought during the peak are now worth less than they were then.
Thousands left with properties worth less than they paid for
Thousands of first-home buyers who bought at the peak of the market have been left with properties worth less than they paid for them, and in some cases, significantly less. RNZ money correspondent… Audio
