Housing
Westfield operator looks to build apartments on shopping centres
The malls - which are close to existing civic and transport hubs - "have the potential to be part of addressing the housing supply", CEO says.
The shake-up of the banking sector
Banks have been warned this week that "competition is king" as the government moves to improve the sector. Audio
Kiwis' economic fortunes set to lift after shaky start to 2025 - Kiwibank
The bank is forecasting a year of two halves - the first being bumpy with glimpses of growth, and an uplift in activity in the second half.
Dirty or clean, no public airing of laundry at Auckland apartments
Some residents are upset they can't dry their laundry outdoors. Audio
90-day no-cause eviction for renters passes third reading
Legislation reinstating 90-day no-cause evictions for renters and bringing in "pet bonds" has passed its third reading. Renters United president Zac Thomas spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pet bonds, no-cause evictions legislation passes
Legislation reinstating 90-day no-cause evictions for renters, and bringing in "pet bonds" has passed its third reading.
Disabled man 'let down' as fourth summer in 'sweat box' motel unit looms
Shane Emeny says the current arrangement is affecting his health and he's on "a lonely path" as he waits for a state house. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
On today's episode, the government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered, an Otago University legal expert has described the… Audio
Pacific housing crisis stagnates despite growing demand
More than 30 per cent of Pasifika live in overcrowded homes, facing complex issues stemming from cultural values clashing with a housing market that favours smaller, high-profit properties.
Flattest year in a decade for housing market - QV
Large numbers of houses for sale are keeping pressure off prices.
House values grow 0.3 percent in November quarter: QV
Home values grew nationally by an average of 0.3 percent in the November quarter according to the latest Quotable Value house price index. QV operations manager James Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Delay in issuing new rating valuations for property owners in Wellington
Updates are now due out in February instead of December thanks to a lack of sales data on vacant lots.
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Selwyn Manning (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Selwyn Manning discuss the Government-proposed changes to insulation standards, the perfect gravy, and finding New… Audio
Auckland Council pays out $1.45m in leaky building lawsuit
Another bill may be coming, with the council still facing further claims.
Australian company delays plan to end support for building consent software
The Commerce Commission had been investigating Australian company Objective's plan to end support for its current software in early 2026, with new software coming in.
The grim picture of homelessness for NZ women
A new study by Ihi Research has found four out of five homeless women in Aotearoa are Māori, with some as young as 15. Audio
House sellers who bought at peak still being stung
Almost half the listings of properties bought in 2020 and 2021 are listed for less than they were purchased for in some areas, new data shows.
The tiny town being bowled for progress
"It's the transition of farmland and 10-acre blocks into high density, urban living," a local councillor says as a town turns into a city.
The birth of a city
Developers are moving at pace to turn the south Auckland township of Drury into our next city. Audio
Mysterious house on the hill demolished, new plans revealed
The house had been vacant for more than a decade before finally being sold to an Auckland family.
