Housing Crisis
The Weekend Panel with Richard Harman and Brigitte Morten
Among other topics this morning, our Weekend panellists will be looking at the tough Covid-19 decisions, the disappearance of cash in society, the Winston Churchill painting from Parliament and the… Audio
Housing shortage harm 'the weight of the world'
The housing crisis is hitting Kaikohe so badly overcrowding is now the norm, not the exception, residents say.
The problem with economists' forecasts
The data is clear: economists' forecasts are often wrong. Given their track record, shouldn't these prognostications come with more caveats and disclaimers when they're broadcast by the media? Audio
The problem with economists' forecasts
The data is clear: economists' forecasts are often wrong. Given their track record, shouldn't these prognostications come with more caveats and disclaimers when they're broadcast by the media?
AudioThe challenges of parenting adult children
It's a trend on the rise around the world - in the UK research into the "boomerang" phenomenon found two thirds of childless single adults aged 20 - 34 had either never left or moved back into the… Audio
The challenges of parenting adult children
It's a trend on the rise around the world - in the UK research into the "boomerang" phenomenon found two thirds of childless single adults aged 20 - 34 had either never left or moved back into the… Audio
Bernard Hickey on his most despairing and ugly column ever
Bernard Hickey coined a column he wrote last week the ugliest and most despairing he has ever written. Audio
Te Puea Marae whānau push for benefits boost in Budget 2021
Auckland's Te Puea Marae was thrown into the spotlight five years ago, as it opened its doors to help dozens of homeless whānau.
It's still helping vulnerable families, as a transitional housing… Audio
Investor-economist alliance dominates media's housing response
A squadron of investors and economists blitzed the airwaves following the government's big housing announcement, often drowning out other voices. Audio
Investor-economist alliance dominates media's housing response
A squadron of investors and economists blitzed the airwaves following the government's big housing announcement, often drowning out other voices.
AudioHousing crisis needs a crisis response
It's being argued that the current housing crisis should be dealt with in the same way the COVID-19 crisis was, hard and fast. Newsroom senior political editor, Marc Daalder, explains to Jesse that… Audio
Housing crisis: LVRs return, Robertson promises bold action
The Finance Minister is promising "bold" action to tackle the housing crisis, as the Reserve Bank brings back tighter lending requirements.
Housing is still at the top of the government's list of… Audio
No 'silver bullet' will fix housing crisis
John Tookey is professor of construction management at Auckland University of Technology has written an opinion piece for Stuff about the housing crisis and has some ideas about how we should be… Audio
Media still covering house price rises as good news
Even in a spiralling housing crisis, record property price rises keep getting covered like they're good news. Can the media break its habit of speaking from the perspective of existing homeowners? Audio
Media still covering house price rises as good news
Even in a spiralling housing crisis, record property price rises keep getting covered like they're good news. Can the media break its habit of speaking from the perspective of existing homeowners?
AudioPlease, no more stories about young people buying houses
As the housing crisis continues to spiral out of control, Hayden Donnell calls for a moratorium on stories about young first home buyers. Audio
Please, no more stories about young people buying houses
As the housing crisis continues to spiral out of control, Hayden Donnell calls for a moratorium on stories about young first home buyers.
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: The case for a media moratorium
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the need for a ban on a certain type of housing story, a terrible prank played on TV1's Breakfast, and a Steinlager ad… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: The case for a media moratorium
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the need for a ban on a certain type of housing story, a terrible prank played on TV1's Breakfast, and a Steinlager ad…
AudioWhy is the Reserve Bank copping the blame for the housing crisis?
The Reserve Bank has been caught up in a political storm over the housing crisis. Is it really the Bank's fault that the levers it pulls have seen prices spiral out of control? Audio
