Housing
How to make sense of a 500 percent rates hike
The Stewart Island resident's rates bill is just the tip of the iceberg. If local councils need more revenue, where else can they get it? Audio
Law change opens the door to overseas investment in build-to-rent
Such housing is common overseas and the Housing and Associate Finance Minister wants to open up the sector to overseas investors.
Fears new housing policy will cause more homelessness
Wellington's City Missioner fears the government's new emergency housing policy will push more vulnerable people onto the streets.
The government has announced its new top-priority approach for… Audio
Government hopes landlords will help end emergency housing
The coalition government is hoping landlords will come to its aid as it strives to end emergency housing, but one of National's campaign promises in this area is now in doubt. Audio
Rotorua Mayor on emergency housing changes
About 3000 families are currently living in motels, 800 of them for twelve weeks or longer and half of them are children.
The Government wants motels to be a last resort for emergency housing.
But… Audio
Housing confidence rises to highest level in two years
Aucklanders were the most confident about future price rises, the end of interest rate rises, and that it was a good time to buy, a survey found.
No targets set in emergency housing shake-up
The Associate Housing Minister won't commit to any target when it comes to getting people out of motels and into social housing just yet.
Families in emergency accommodation to jump to top of social housing list
The answer to desperate families living in emergency motels or simply sending them to another virtual waiting room? The coalition government is setting up what it calls a "Priority One" category, that… Audio
Govt announces emergency housing plan shake-up
The government is signalling a stricter approach for those accessing emergency housing.
Around the motu : Kirsty Pickett in Te Anau
In Te Anau, the housing crisis is having an effect on business. Security camera upgrades are the source of conflict in Winton and why a cat called Ginge is charming Te Anau locals. Audio
Community groups want funding to help whānau in emergency housing
More than 500 children live in emergency housing in Hamilton city.
The effect of unstable housing on their education can be profound.
And community groups who support whānau want more consistent… Audio
'Weight off of our shoulders': Uninsured homeowner offered buyout
An uninsured Auckland homeowner is relieved her home is among the 187 storm-damaged properties that have, so far, been offered a buyout.
Cheaper to tear down Premier House than renovate, agent says
The real estate agent says it would be far more financially viable to knock the Prime Minister's Residence down and start over. Audio
Real estate sales director responds to PM's Premier House concerns
This trophy property offers the chance to create generations of memories and is almost impossible to outgrow. Don't miss the chance to bask in the prestige of previous residents and inner city living… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 4 March 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Ayana Piper-Healion joins to discuss how messy things can get if Banksy decides to create art on your house. Audio
ASB drops mortgage rates, follows Westpac and BNZ
ASB has reduced its home lending rates for a second time in the past week, matching drops from Westpac and BNZ in February.
Heritage NZ looking into solutions for Premier House upgrade
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has confirmed it is working with other agencies to find solutions for a badly needed upgrade of Premier House.
The historic Wellington building on Tinakori Road in… Audio
PM Luxon claiming $52,000 accomodation supplement
The Prime Minister is claiming a $52,000 accommodation supplement to cover expenses while staying in Wellington, because he has chosen not to live in Premier House.
Christopher Luxon will claim the… Audio
Advocate 'stunned' as Napier council 'reopening the conversation' to sell social housing
There are concerns for some of the city's most vulnerable residents as the council plans to sell off its social housing in favour of retirement flats.
Nelson Kāinga Ora housing development plan folds
A mixed social and affordable housing development has been scrapped after the state housing agency found it was not financially viable.
