Housing
Building relationships with unhoused using empathy
Rough sleeping is still a problem in our larger cities, Auckland Council's complaince officer Gina Woolston says it's a complex issue to fix Audio
Penk explains why he wants to roll back insulation standards
Reducing insulation standards could lead to more - and more affordable - houses being built, he says. Most experts advise against it. Audio
Wairoa homes burgled while residents waiting for repairs
Some Wairoa residents are still figuring out when they can move back into their homes almost a month on from the second devastating flood in less than two years. Some homes have been burgled while… Audio
Minister Penk considering reverting to old building standards
A new standard to keep our homes warm and dry introduced just last year, may be rolled back if Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk gets his way. Information obtained by RNZ under the… Audio
Restraint and force revealed in residential disability support report
The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner is calling for stronger oversight of the treatment of disabled people living in care.
Ten households can't go home after residential building fire
A fire in a central Wellington apartment block has left authorities scrambling to find accommodation for the occupants of ten Kāinga Ora flats.
Green housing advocates want to keep insulation
Green housing advocates say the Government would be mad to roll back insulation standards that save a new home an estimated 40 percent on heating. An RNZ official information request has revealed… Audio
Nothing's changed since crackdown on unruly tenants - Kāinga Ora resident
Cheyne Smith describes his time in Kāinga Ora homes as a "nightmare". Audio
Government considers rolling back insulation standards
The changes made last year were the first significant upgrades to minimum requirements for housing in more than a decade.
Kainga Ora tenant struggles with neighbours
A Kainga Ora tenant says his complaints about abusive neighbours have not been actioned. The state housing agency has terminated fourteen tenancies in the last three months for bad behavior or rent… Audio
Fertile land needs protection under housing plan
An Auckland councillor says the government's plan to boost housing is just more "Wellington officials determining what is right for our area".
'Devil in the detail' of housing reforms – Waimakariri deputy mayor
Government housing reforms are ''well-intentioned, but the devil will be in the detail'', says Waimakariri deputy mayor Neville Atkinson.
Seven more storm-hit homes in Nelson bought out by council
One of the homeowners say the news is a relief although it is sad to leave a home of 19 years behind.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 July 2024
On today's episode, we cross to Washington DC for the latest on the attempt to assassinate former President Trump. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston discusses a new… Audio
Crackdown on Kainga Ora tenants: 14 evicted in 3 months
A crackdown on unruly tenants has seen Kainga Ora terminate 14 tenancies in the past three months, with another 25 before the Tenancy Tribunal. That compares to just eight terminations for the whole… Audio
Plea for fast-track deal to save 51 homes from demolition
Parts of Auckland are becoming "increasingly vulnerable to heavy rain" - so we have to act now, councillor says.
Kāinga Ora evictions rise in crackdown on unruly tenants
Chris Bishop expects Kāinga Ora to evict an increasing number of unruly tenants before numbers start to fall as the message gets through.
Is gentrification changing food flavours?
An Auckland spice and curry paste manufacturer says gentrification has been changing the heat levels of Indian food in restaurants. Audio
How much do you need to earn to get a home loan?
Here's what goes into determining how much you could borrow.
Council looks at changing controversial intensification plan
Nelson City Council has recommended changes for a hearing panel to consider later this year.