Housing
Housing provider announces first developments since taking over from council
Te Toi Mahana will build its first two new developments in the northern Wellington suburbs of Tawa and Crofton Downs.
Survey: 18% of New Zealanders have experienced homelessness
Orange Sky survey found 18% of New Zealanders have experienced homelessness in some form. Kat Doughty from Orange Sky spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rangatahi call for housing justice and youth-led solutions
An advocacy group says youth homelessness is often misunderstood and many young people are leaving homes because they're unsafe.
New meth rules 'turning a blind eye to casual drug use'
Regulations are expected to be in force in 2026, but an exact date has not been set yet.
Wellingtonians ponder pros, cons of intergenerational living
Land and affordability are two major issues facing the community-living project in the capital. Audio
Number of over-65s renting on the rise - where will they live?
By 2048 more than half of seniors will be renting - advocates say there's not appropriate housing and councils need to step up. Audio
Intergenerational community living proposal for Wellington
A property development company is looking to introduce intergenerational cohousing communities to Wellington. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
$180 billion worth of homes sitting on flood-prone land
More than 200,000 located in coastal inundation and inland flood zones, government agencies have found. Audio
Are property investors pushing up house prices again?
Investor activity has picked up to 24.6 percent of the market, compared to a low of 22 percent between 2022 and 2024. Audio
Economist Kelvin Davidson discusses return of property investors
New data shows property investors are making a return to the market and are paying less for property than last year. Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why the results of a new housing survey might surprise you
The Urban Advisory's New Zealand Housing Survey reveals that more of us are interested in co-housing, residential co-operatives and shared ownership models. In short, when it comes to our homes, we… Audio
Jobseeker changes 'out of touch', youth homelessness group warns
A kaupapa Māori youth homelessness group says benefit changes will increase whānau stress and push more rangatahi onto the streets.
More than half of renters unable to afford to buy a home, housing report shows
A national housing report indicates three-quarters of renters are dissatisfied with the housing choices available to them.
Homelessness and crime taking toll on CBD trade
A new survey of more than 100 businesses in and around Queen St businesses has found 91 percent are affected by rough sleeping and begging. Paul Ewing operates United Coffee in Auckland's CBD, and he… Audio
'It's heartbreaking': Homeless people forced to leave church grounds
About 10 people had been camping in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.
Gordon Wilson's family want derelict flats renewed, not demolished
The family of the man Wellington's abandoned Gordon Wilson flats are named after want the building to be redeveloped, rather than demolished.
Boarding house must pay $27k for dirty, unsafe property
The Tenancy Tribunal found Burnley Lodge Limited breached its responsibility under the Residential Tenancies Act.
'Brink of collapse': Anger, confusion at council's new pensioner housing partnership
Residents say they will not be signing new tenancy agreements until they receive assurances over rental fee increases.
Is the house price slide over?
House prices stopped their slide in September - but not everywhere.
Architects give old ideas new life in award-winning design
New Zealand is riddled with damp, cold - yet still expensive - houses. So whenever we see fresh, inventive solutions in this space, it's worth paying attention. Audio
