Housing
Wayne Brown speaks on govt housing announcement
Housing Minister Chris Bishop laid out a raft of policies today, among them are removing council's ability to impose rural-urban boundary lines and requiring them to make enough land available to meet… Audio
Govt announces policies so cities can be expanded outwards
Housing Minister Chris Bishop today announced a raft of policies that will allow cities to be expandard outwards, including removing councils' ability to impose rural-urban boundary lines, and… Audio
MSD stops funding existing budget advisory services
People struggling with their finances in Dunedin have nowhere to turn to for free advice - with one budget advisory service closing its doors while a Government-picked replacement is no where to be… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 4 July 2024
On today's episode, we cross to Richard Winton at the LA Times who speaks to us about the death of New Zealander Patricia McKay, outside a Newport Beach shopping mall. We then speak to sergeant Steve… Audio
Government announces plans to address housing crisis
The Housing Minister has unveiled the government's plan to address the housing crisis and dramatically increase the number of homes being built. Chris Bishop has announced a series of changes to the… Audio
Wairoa flooding has worsened existing housing woes - iwi
A Wairoa iwi trust is urging the government to provide social housing, saying there is a critical need following recent flooding.
Loosening build rules comes with big risks - Labour leader
Deregulating the industry risks a repeat of the leaky homes debacle, Chris Hipkins says. Audio
Government to 'flood' cities with housing in new planning rules
Housing Minister Chris Bishop is set to announce major changes to allow more building.
Council rates rises blamed for rocketing rents
Here are the 10 regions with the largest rent rises since the Covid freeze on increases ended.
Housing intensification best way to save money on Wellington infrastructure - report
Councillor Thomas Nash says it should give councils the confidence to continue plans to build mixed-use development in and around city centres.
Minister announces new Kāinga Ora board, lays out 'expectations'
Just two members of the previous board will be left, with Chris Bishop demanding a plan to "materially reduce operating losses".
House sellers giving up rather than taking lower prices
Some are still holding on for post-lockdown prices.
What does a world without Airbnb look like?
How will decisions to curb Airbnb in the world's major cities change how we travel?
Morning Report Essentials for 3rd July
On today's episode, Labour is pleased that the government is now supporting the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The Communications and Media Minister admits Australia has faced challenges in trying… Audio
Should young working adults be paying their parents rent?
There was a time when Kiwi kids could not wait to fly the coop, but figures show times have changed. Audio
More Kiwi young adults living at home, rent debate heats up
There was a time when Kiwi kids couldn't wait to fly the coop. But households are changing... latest figures show nearly three in ten New Zealanders aged 20 to 29 still live with mum and dad. And as… Audio
New regulations set to impact property investors
Property investors will soon be feeling the effects of a raft of new regulations introduced this week. In its latest monthly report company, RealEstate.co.nz finds that housing stock is up in all… Audio
Who should pay what, when you're still living at home as adults
When should an adult child pay board when living with mum and dad? Producer Mahvash Ikram finds out Audio
Tuesday money tips
It's Afternoon's new fortnightly spot helping you spend your money better. If you're selling your house, one of the biggest decisions you can make is which real estate agency to go with. Membership… Audio
The creeping risk in New Zealand's property market
Analysis - Climate change is a risk that home buyers have not priced in as they pursue lifestyles near water or bushland or simply to get onto the property ladder.