Housing
Flatting in your golden years
Research shows that a cohort of almost half a million New Zealanders will go into retirement as renters. But what is flatting like in your golden years? Edna Nicholson, who is in her 70s and is… Audio
Rents on TradeMe reach record breaking weekly median of $575
The national median rent has had the biggest annual increase in seven months with a gain of 8.5 percent.
Gisborne housing situation 'dire', says advocate
A new report showing Gisborne leads the way in rental cost increases is no surprise to local housing advocates who have described an unworkable situation in Tairāwhiti.
Coastal erosion close to claiming homes in Golden Bay community
It's been a long, winding journey for the residents of Pakawau, who's homes are being threatened by the eroding seawall in front of them. The Pakawau Community Residents Association chair talks to… Audio
Fears high building costs will leave home owners under-insured
The rising cost of building materials may leave home owners nationwide in the lurch as the risk of under-insurance grows.
Home underinsurance risks grow as building costs climb
The rising cost of building materials may leave home owners in the lurch as the risk of under-insurance throughout New Zealand grows.
Most residential home insurers use a fixed sum policy, meaning… Audio
'Stressed and angry': Wastewater regulations mess leaves family in limbo
The Stocker family were supposed to be enjoying their new home by now but are still, along with others, at loggerheads with ECan over wastewater consent related to nitrate risk in Ashburton's…
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Panellists Jennie Moreton and Allan Blackman discuss childhood resilience and mental health, the great GIB board shortage of 2022 and and the 25th anniversary of 'The Castle'. Audio
Anti-social behaviour no 'excuse' to stop public housing builds - Minister
The government says it "can build a good community" on Rotorua's Tania Crescent.
The Panel with David Slack and Nalini Baruch (Part 1)
Panellists David Slack and Nalini Baruch discuss today's announcement by the Prime Minister signalling the lifting of many of the Covid-19 mandates, the ups and downs of the housing market and… Audio
Buyers' market as properties on market double - REINZ
There are twice as many properties on the market and the balls now in the buyers court, according to the Real Estate Institute of NZ.
Corelogic's house price index, which measures the changing value… Video, Audio
Builders face Gib woes
Builders are having to stop work because they just can't get the wood. Some sites are waiting up to 6 months just for Gib boards to turn up. Materials have become extremely scarce around the country… Audio
Calling Home: Belinda Waymouth in Santa Monica
Belinda Waymouth is an environmental journalist and advocate who lives in Santa Monica with her husband, the stand-up comedian Jake Johannsen, and 17-year-old daughter, Fionnula. She's Calling Home… Audio
'Rotten families': Councillor lashes out over unsafe street
Two senior political leaders are frustrated over the lack of police and council action regarding violence in a Rotorua street.
Will the government’s massive Māngere housing project repeat past mistakes?
Plans to build 10,000 new houses in Māngere may help solve Auckland's housing shortage, but many fear it will gentrify the suburb in the process.
The recipe for a cost of living crisis
The cost of food, petrol and rent is soaring, and inflation is at its highest level in 30 years - how did it come to this? Audio
More strategic approach needed for intensification
Auckland-based architect Rob Guild is sounding the alarm about the way New Zealand is approaching housing intensification; which risks poor design and a lack of amenity. Audio
Five lessons to remember from Covid-19 impacts on the housing market
The past two years for the housing market will be remembered as a "bizarre period" with measures designed to smooth volatility generating significant ups and downs instead.
Buyers fear overpaying despite house prices holding - report
The slowing in the housing market is becoming more pronounced, as a growing supply of houses, unaffordability, and resistance to high prices takes effect.
The Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money. Among other issues, they discuss the situation in Ukraine, National moving ahead of Labour in the polls, and the rising price of… Audio
