Housing
Renters association on new pet-bond scheme
A renters association says the Government's new pet-bond scheme will only open the door for price gauging. Renters United spokesperson Luke Somervell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rescue charity on pet bond scheme
Landlords can now ask for a two-week pet bond under the scheme, and tenants must pay for any pet damage beyond normal wear and tear, and a pet rescue charity hopes the new pet bond scheme will ease… Audio
Builder 'pulls the pin' as recession, high interest rates hit construction industry
Tony Boyce threw "mega bucks" into his company to try keep it afloat but with no work coming in, he has to close it down for good. Audio
What the new pet bond means for renters
Landlords will be able to charge up to two weeks' rent, but renters say it's just another way for landlords to "pad their wallets". Audio
'Gigantic waste of time': Pensioner unit owners worried as sale falls through
They thought they were buying their "forever homes" - but say it's now unclear what will happen.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15th of April
On today's episode we hear from Simeon Brown on a 'mega-tunnel' under Wellington, Christina Ruffini from the CBS discusses Iran's attack on Israel, the ABC's Tony Ibrahim on the Sydney shopping mall… Audio
Auckland pensioners worried for future after sale falls through
Up to a hundred Auckland pensioners who own units in a council-run affordable housing scheme are worried for their future now a sale to another operator has fallen through. Amy Williams has the story.
…Government won't commit to emergency housing support past June
The government wants to reduce emergency housing lists, but may cut a service that helps tenants find homes. Audio
Millions of dollars of funding to help people out of emergency housing expires
More than $40 million of funding for support services designed to help people out of emergency housing is due to expire in two months and the Government won't commit to extending it. Housing reporter… Audio
Waikato police officer ends up in fleeing car
A Waikato police officer is on leave this week after ending up inside a car fleeing from police and attempted to stop its teen driver, including with a taser, all the while allegedly receiving… Audio
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - Policy changes, a steady OCR rate, low construction costs, and the high cost of home ownership are impacting a "flat" housing market. Audio
$200m development opens with hopes to transform CBD
The major development is part of a push to get residents back into the heart of the city.
Govt to push ahead with rental law changes
The Government is pressing ahead with changes to rental laws, in a bill being introduced to parliament next month. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Changes to tenancy laws to come into force next year
As part of the changes, landlords will again be able to end periodic tenancies without a specific reason.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker discuss Kate Sylvester closing its doors and a community hub generating $2.6 million in social value. Also, it turns out… Audio
Consent for dwellings under 60sqm could be removed
Builders are planning to make the most of a sentence in the coalition agreement between National and New Zealand First, that would remove the need for consent for dwellings under 60 square metres… Audio
Homeowners under-insuring as premiums go up
Homeowners are under-insuring their houses, ratcheting up their excesses and using savings to help cover "shocking" increases to their insurance premiums. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Builders keen on RMA change to push papakāinga housing
The coalition government agreement suggests removing the need for consent for dwellings less than 60 square metres.
Black mould and septic overflow: What tenants are dealing with
Tenants across the country say they are still living in homes that do not meet the healthy homes standards.
Questions about lodge destroyed by fire remain
The investigation into the fire at Parnell's City Garden Lodge is still underway, and whether it is being treated as suspicious remains unknown.
