Housing
The Panel with Michael Moynihan and Leonie Freeman (Part One)
Wallace Chapman and panellists Michael Moynihan and Leonie Freeman discuss the increasing gridlock in Auckland, the sky high of renting in New Zealand and how to handle noisy neighbours? Audio
Interest rates on the rise - are we headed for recession?
Tough times ahead for mortgage holders as interest rates rise.The central bank hiked the official cash rate by half a percent to 2 percent yesterday, the highest since 2016. The Reserve Bank wants to… Audio
'Evaporated in one move': OCR rise wipes out cost-of-living bonus, economist says
The government's $350 cost-of-living bonus announced last week in Budget 22 was taken away today with the Central Bank's cash rate rise, according to Kiwibank's chief economist.
'It terrifies me' - Residents oppose Kāinga Ora development
Residents of a northern Auckland street are up in arms about a Kāinga Ora development they fear could change the character of their neighbourhood.
Masterton District Council land sale progressing
Masterton District Council has unanimously supported selling 4.2 hectares of land to be developed for public housing.
Millwater locals deny NIMBYism but petition against Kainga Ora
Another Kainga Ora development has locals up in arms - fearing it could change the character of their neighbourhood.
But, community representatives in Millwater - in north Auckland, say there's no… Video, Audio
Rental prices continue record-breaking rise
The cost of renting keeps surging, with median rents for April hitting a record-breaking $580 a week.
The latest figures from TradeMe shows tenants are now paying, on average, $40 a week more than… Audio
Legal action sought against Rotorua emergency housing motels
An accommodation stoush is building up steam in Rotorua. The local council is seeking enforcement orders against nine emergency accommodation providers. But the legal action could leave 65 families… Audio
OCR to rise, other rates to follow
Shorter-term mortgage rates look to rise on the back of today's expected rise in the official cash rate. Loan Market mortgage advisor Bruce Patten spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Homeowners brace for rising interest rates
It's uncertain times for homeowners with a mortgage as they brace for more interest rate rises and some serious belt-tightening. The Reserve Bank is widely expected to raise the benchmark rate to an… Audio
AK's public golf courses not good use of land
Listening to that was Bill McKay, who's a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland's School of Architecture and Planning. Audio
Golfers say Auckland's public golf courses important
The future of 13 golf courses on Auckland Council land is under the spotlight as their leases are due to expire and the city faces a desperate shortage of land for housing and recreation. The Auckland… Audio
Rotorua council takes legal action against motels
An accomodation stoush in one of New Zealand's top tourism meccas is now starting to get ugly. Audio
Nelson homeowners waiting for report on fault line risks
More than 5000 homeowners in Whakatū Nelson, will learn this week if their properties could be susceptible to liquefaction or fault rupture in an earthquake.
Golfers cry foul over plans to open courses for more people, activities
Golfers are accusing Auckland Council of foul play over a plan to develop their courses into more versatile public spaces.
The council wants local boards to acknowledge it isn't sustainable, to keep… Video, Audio
Rotorua council takes emergency accommodation motels to court after 'trying all other options'
The housing of 65 families in emergency accommodation could be under threat, as the Rotorua Lakes Council takes legal action against several motels.
They say nine emergency housing motels have… Audio
Short term mortgage rates will rise by at least a quarter of a percent - broker
Households face further belt tightening with mortgage rates set to closely follow the Reserve Bank's forecast Official Cash Rate hike.
Mixed feelings in New Plymouth over Kainga Ora development
New Plymouth's mayor says there is mixed feeling in the community towards a "desperately" needed Kāinga Ora housing development.
Student Volunteer Army washes laundry for locals suffering Bromley stench
Canterbury's Student Volunteer Army is going into battle for Bromley residents whose homes and laundry have been invaded by a gut wrenching stink.
The foul smell of faeces is rolling in from the… Video, Audio
Mixed feelings in New Plymouth over Kainga Ora development
The New Plymouth mayor says there's mixed feelings in the community about a social housing development in the CBD despite a massive need for it.
The 45-unit apartment blocks are being developed for… Video, Audio
