Housing
Wellington edges closer to deciding its housing future
Wellington City Council's major housing document is back on the debating table this week after feedback from the public.
Ombudsman finds 'shortcomings' in Nelson development consultation
Part of the Nelson City Council's consultation on a controversial housing development in the Maitai Valley has been labelled as unreasonable by the Chief Ombudsman.
Sixty new Kāinga Ora homes eyed for Palmerston North
State housing provider Kāinga Ora will soon apply for resource consent to build more than 60 homes on a 10,000-square-metre site in central Palmerston North.
'Like getting hit with a sledgehammer' - Tenant in disbelief over being moved again
The chronically ill pensioner is seeking arbitration with Kāinga Ora over plans to develop the section he is living on.
Property market facing unique set of pressures, real estate boss says
The pressures on the property market are unlike anything seen before in 40 years in the industry, an industry veteran says. Audio
House prices keep falling
House prices are continuing to fall and houses are taking longer to sell.
In the latest Real Estate Institute price index, the median in Auckland fell 1.9 percent from a year ago to one point one… Audio
GIB shortage: Auckland cuts back on red tape
Auckland Council is cutting back on red tape, approving many substituted building products on site to help get the industry through a plaster board supply crisis. Audio
GIB shortage: Auckland Council cuts back on red tape
Auckland Council is cutting back on red tape approving many substituted building products on site to help get the industry through a plasterboard supply crisis.
It's also loaning out its building… Audio
House prices drop, properties on the market for longer - REINZ
House sales are taking longer to complete, properties are staying on the market for longer and the upward pressure on prices are easing. The Real Estate Institute has just released its residential… Audio
Rotorua Reserves proposal: Some assessments based on anecdotal evidence
Rotorua Lakes Council says some of its assessments of reserves tipped for housing are based on "anecdotal information".
GIB board shortage explanations being sought at Fletcher meeting
A not-for-profit KiwiSaver provider and the Shareholders Association will meet with Fletcher Building's board this week to discuss concerns shortages of GIB plasterboard could hurt investor returns.
Housing not an option for Tauranga Racecourse land
Using the Tauranga Racecourse land for housing has been taken off the table, with Tauranga City Council commissioners removing it as an option for future use of the site.
Few homes go under the hammer as property market slows down
Figures from realestate.co.nz show auction listings have fallen by more than a third on a year ago, while listings with displayed prices have jumped by close to a quarter.
Another month, another report on disabled people's housing
Opinion - Another report has highlighted the stories of hardship faced by disabled people in being unable to find accessible housing but, Chris Ford asks, is the government paying attention?
Council considers targeted rate for emergency housing providers
Some are concerned it means the system in Rotorua involving the use of motels for emergency housing will be long term.
Consenters keen to help solve plasterboard shortage - MBIE
A social housing developer's leading a revolt against Fletcher Building's effective monopoly on plaster board supplies that's brought some construction companies to their knees.
Simplicity Living has… Video, Audio
System to blame for GIB monopoly - plasterboard boss
Social housing developer Simplicity Living has launched a revolt against Fletcher Building that controls about 94 percent of the market, cancelling all its orders; instead opting to import another… Video, Audio
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and Mark Knoff Thomas
Wallace and panellists Dr Ella Henry and Mark Knoff-Thomas hear from economist Tony Alexander about why the New Zealand housing market has gone from the fear of missing out to the fear of paying… Audio
House prices fall to levels last seen in November
Rising interest rates and tighter lending rules have tipped the market in favour of cashed-up buyers.
‘I want some justice’: Hīkoi at Tokomaru Bay over perpetual leases
Tokomaru Bay was a buzz of activity on Saturday as a crowd assembled from far and wide to protest century-old legislation locking up Māori-owned land.
