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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 February 2025
On today's episode, the government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand, a Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister… Audio
Luxury property sales drop by more than 50 percent
Statistics from the Real Estate Institute reveal only 152 properties valued at $5 million dollars or more were sold across New Zealand last year.
Should you buy a bach?
There may be more options to choose from but there's a warning to take care.
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy discuss the aftermath of Waitangi day, the state of public housing and why we don't have any… Audio
Island's residents fear digital nomads will push them out
Some are worried visitors could invade their paradise under the government's new rules. Audio
Waiheke Islanders worried over digital nomad influx
Some residents on Auckland's Waiheke Island are worried 'digital nomads' could invade their island paradise under the Government's new rules. One advocate says the island is already facing a housing… Audio
Consents granted for 264 homes in built-to-rent project in Morningside
A construction project by KiwiSaver fund manager Simplicity has the necessary resource consents to build 264 homes in Morningside.
Westpac cuts home loan rates below 5%
It says it's the first of the major banks to offer a sub-5 percent rate this cycle.
Should first-home buyers rush to get in the market?
Property research firm Corelogic says there is good news for first-home buyers in 2025.
Kiwibank cuts home loan rates
It is cutting its two-year special from 5.45 percent to 5.29 percent and three-year special from 5.69 percent to 5.59 percent.
Wellington property values probably even lower now than what QV says
Wellington homeowners are being warned the value of their properties might have fallen even further than what QV tells them. Audio
Community housing provider on govt's KO plans
A community housing provider says the government's "turnaround plan" aimed at reducing Kainga Ora's debt will increase homelessness. Wellington-based Dwell Housing Trust chief executive Elizabeth… Audio
Don't 'bet the house' on the property market, economist warns
Kiwis may need to come terms with not being able to rely on huge strong capital gains, an expert says. Audio
Wellington house values plummet
Average Wellington house values have plummeted nearly 25 percent over three years, according to latest official valuations. QV's David Nagel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt plans to stop growing Kāinga Ora stock of state houses
The government's plan to stop growing its stock of state houses and slash Kāinga Ora's debt has come under intense criticism from political opponents. Kāinga Ora chair Simon Moutter spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Labour's Kieran McAnulty on govt's Kāinga Ora plan
Kāinga Ora will stop growing its stock of state houses under a government "turnaround plan" aimed at slashing the agency's debt. Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fears homelessness will worsen under new Kāinga Ora plan
The level of housing supply would be insufficient as the coalition government also cracked down on emergency housing, a community housing provider boss said.
'Doesn't make a lot of sense for Kāinga Ora to own $2m houses in Remuera'
The Housing Minister says the government is looking into the sale of about 200 Kāinga Ora homes. Audio
Govt announces 'turnaround' plan for Kainga Ora
The Goverment has today announced a "turnaround" plan for Kainga Ora which aims to reduce the agency's debt by about $1.8b compared to the pre-election figures. Housing Minister Chris Bishop's plan is… Audio
Housing Minister speaks on Kainga Ora renovation plan
The government unveiled its extensive renovation plan for Kainga Ora. The revamp will see the government sell about 900 state houses a year. It said the money will help off set new construction and… Audio
