Phil Twyford
Housing stocktake 'smoke and mirrors' - National
The government's freshly announced stocktake of housing is being dismissed as nothing more than smoke and mirrors. The National Party says the government already has this information at its… Audio
Aucklanders to pay 10c/l fuel tax from July 2018
Aucklanders will be paying an extra 10 cents a litre on their fuel bill when a regional fuel tax comes into force - the Government has confirmed it will be putting the tax in place as a priority. But… Audio
Govt rejects claims KiwiBuild won't meet target
The Government is rejecting an official estimate its Kiwibuild programme will lead to far fewer private homes being built. The Labour-led government plans to build 100,000 affordable houses over the… Audio
Tendering process for transport contracts to be axed
A much-criticised way of choosing companies to run bus or train services look set to be axed. Unions argue the competition pushes down wages and conditions and the new Minister of Transport Phil… Audio
Mayors around NZ hope to win from Auckland fuel tax
Mayors outside of Auckland hope the city's fuel tax will pave the way for new ways of funding their own massive infrastructure costs. Transport Minister Phil Twyford will bring in a new law allowing… Audio
Phil Twyford fleshes out KiwiBuild details
While in Opposition, Labour's housing spokesman Phil Twyford scored a series of effective hits on the National Government's approach to a worsening housing crisis. Today he'll be sworn in as Housing… Audio
Election 2017: Labour seeks Greens, NZ First deal
While National won 46 percent of the vote on election night, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says a majority of voters have called for change. With 15 percent of the vote yet to be counted when the… Audio
Landlord group 'scaremongering' on rents - Phil Twyford
Landlords lobby group the Property Investors Federation is warning that rents will rise, in some cases by more than $40 a week, if Labour is elected. Labour's housing spokesperson Phil Twyford tells… Audio
What does the Election mean for Auckland?
Members of seven political parties discuss transport, roading and the general state of the Super City in front of a live audience. Audio
Housing NZ to 'return to pastoral care' with Labour - Twyford
It was revealed yesterday Housing New Zealand have sent an eviction letter to the Morris family, who live in a state home in Mangere. It came after the grandmother in the family had died. The family… Audio
Would Labour introduce capital gains tax if in govt?
It's marginally more affordable to buy your first home than it was two years ago, new figures show, but Labour's housing spokesperson Phil Twyford says the figures show the situation is getting worse.
…Government accused of micro-managing Auckland council
The Auckland Mayor, Phil Goff, says he's been blindsided by an amendment to housing development legislation that would ban farming or grazing on the Pt England reserve, and make the council build a… Audio
Labour questions accuracy of new Housing Affordability Measure
The Government's new housing affordability measure has been based on a lower mortgage lending rate than it should've been. Labour's housing spokesman is Phil Twyford says it's staggering MBIE only… Audio
Labour pledges to close property loophole
Labour leader Andrew Little has taken aim at property speculators. Speaking at the party's annual conference Mr Little announced he'd crack down on tax loopholes to level the playing field for first… Audio
Unhappy candidates delay release of Labour list - Andrew Little
Andrew Little says he has delivered on his promise to Willie Jackson of giving him a winnable place on the party list. Mr Jackson was not happy when told he'll be number 21. Video, Audio
Government departments at odds over social housing numbers
Opposition parties say discrepancies between two departments' tally of social houses is symptomatic of the Government's disarray over housing. Audio
PM says high Wellington rent prices a "problem of success"
As rental prices continue to sky rocket in Wellington, Prime Minister Bill English continues to deny a housing crisis - which is angering many struggling tenants in the capital. Audio
Aroha and Attacks: The House of Two Halves
Aroha from NZ’s newest MP, improved powers for wildlife officers, and more talk on housing. Audio
Govt backs away from Horowhenua state house sale
The government could not find a buyer for 300 Invercargill state homes, now the proposed sale of 249 in Horowhenua has fallen through.