Housing
New Auckland CBD height rules too short, housing group says
The skyscraper height limits are too restrictive, an advocacy group campaigning for more housing says.
Countdown on for 'unhealthy' homes as deadline looms
All rental properties must comply with the Healthy Homes standards just weeks from now, including ventilation, heating and insulation.
More than 50 student flats inspected in a week
MBIE checked rentals in Dunedin to ensure landlords weren't offering damp, rundown homes.
Housing waitlist: Woman told no emergency homes available at all
Hine Taylor has been couch surfing for five months, wishing and waiting on social housing. Audio
How much do you really need to buy your first home?
New data suggests it's less than most may think.
Govt's social housing model not delivering for Wellington residents, Rongotai MP says
One Strathmore resident says she's lost three lounge suites and three mattresses to black mould in the five years she's lived in her Kāinga Ora flat. Audio
Only three households in emergency housing in Otago and Southland
Government data shows there are just three households in emergency housing across the whole of Otago and Southland. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Community advocates call for more social housing in Wellington
government announced Community Housing Providers would get $140 million to build social housing, plans for hundreds of new Kainga Ora homes remain on ice. Rachel Helyer Donaldson reports. Audio
Kāinga Ora to cut 620 roles in restructure
The roles are predominately from its back-office and corporate functions.
'Positive vibe': Art an outlet in tough times
Many of those attending free classes have experienced homelessness, addiction or mental health struggles. Audio
How many years would you have to skip coffee to save enough for a house?
You might have heard the advice: Give up the takeaway coffee, cut back on the avocado on toast. RNZ has crunched the numbers.
Wellington scheme using office blocks for affordable housing expanded
Housing developers and Wellington City Council say Te Kāinga is well on the way to creating 1500 new apartments by 2033. Audio
Dunedin students told not to put up with run-down flats
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is this week inspecting rentals in the southern city.
Jacqueline Paul: MIT & housing solutions for Maori
Mapuna visits Purangakura in Tamaki Makaurau. Its kaupapa centres around the 'transformative power of research that supports Maori communities in defining and achieving their aspirations.' Jacqueline… Audio
Demand increasing for land unaffected by water infrastructure constraints
An economist says it could push up prices in the Auckland's central suburbs.
Do first home buyers have an opportunity to get into the housing market?
Twice this week, we've heard first-home buyers told that they have a rare opportunity to get into the property market. When both the Real Estate Institute and QV released their latest data, it came… Audio
Is it actually a good time to buy a house?
Twice this week, first-home buyers have been told it might be their big chance to get into the market.
House prices fall as sellers get reality check
Sellers are increasingly willing to meet the market to get their properties sold, the Real Estate Institute says.
$30,000 a week in rent? Demand surges for luxury homes
A luxury real estate agent says more international clients are looking for homes.
Almost one in 10 house sellers taking a loss
What latest prices and holding times say about the property market.
