Housing
Bay of Plenty most expensive region for rent
TradeMe's latest rental price index shows the Bay of Plenty has overtaken Auckland again as the most expensive region to rent. Trade Me Property sales director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 May 2024
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who says New Zealand supports international law but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for… Audio
Labour criticises government's plan for social housing
Labour's housing spokesperson says the government is failing to do the one thing needed to address the shortage in social housing - commit to ongoing funding. Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran… Audio
PM Luxon on ICC seeking arrest warrants for Israel PM and Hamas leaders in Gaza
The Prime Minister says New Zealand supports international law, but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli and Hamas leaders. Prime Minister Chris… Audio
Child Poverty Action Group on Kāinga Ora review
The Child Poverty Action Group's has an alternative review into Kāinga Ora's financial position. Spokesperson and author of the alternative review Alan Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Scathing review clears way for overhaul at Kāinga Ora
A scathing review of Kāinga Ora has cleared the way for a major overhaul of the state housing agency. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Major shake-up in store for Kāinga Ora
State and social housing is in for a major shake-up as the coalition clears out Kāinga Ora's board and considers radically changing the agency's entire approach. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has… Audio
Kāinga Ora review: Board being replaced
The government will be expecting and demanding savings of hundreds of millions, Chris Bishop says. Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones & Andie McCombs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones & Andi McCombs discuss homelessness & Relationship and sexuality (RSE) education in schools. Ali Jones is a PR consultant, Papanui Innes… Audio
Housing Minister announces shake up for Kainga Ora
Housing Minister Chris Bishop speaks to Lisa Owen about the damning independent report into Kainga Ora and changes he's planning to make. Audio
Fears Queenstown's homeless problem is about to snowball
The town may see an influx of hundreds of people sleeping in tents this winter, advocates warn.
Cold snap tough for homeless says Christchurch City Missioner
Christchurch City Missioner Corinne Haines says this month's cold snap will be tough for the city's homeless population. Haines spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Denser housing can be greener too - how NZ can build better for biodiversity
Opinion - Incorporating nature within built environments is not just possible, it's essential.
Nearly 1300 homes on hold amid government review
Newly released documents show building has been paused on 690 KiwiBuild homes and 593 market homes.
Home buyers 'control narrative' as mortgage rates drop
Analysis - What the latest data shows about where the market is at right now.
Empty Loafers Lodge building a 'stark' reminder of failure and tragedy
Members of the community gathered quietly before dawn on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the Loafers Lodge blaze, which killed five men.
Buyers' market? Property resale profits down
The market is increasingly favouring buyers with a rising number of listings, a new report says.
'They are family': Campground boss pleads case for residents
The boss of a popular Nelson campground has made an impassioned plea for long-term residents - many of them elderly - to be able to remain at Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park.
Kāinga Ora's $4m holiday park property vacant four years on
That 34-room property sits empty as homelessness becomes a pressing issue in Dunedin.
The Block NZ gets the chop, houses sit empty
The Block NZ's 2024 series has been axed, with between 100 and 200 production staff out of jobs - but the houses will still be sold.