Housing
'I think it's disgusting' - Worries over senior council flat rent rise
People living in Hastings senior council flats have accepted an imminent rent increase is necessary - but wish it had been managed differently to avoid one big hit to the pocket.
Group of exploited migrant workers told to vacate emergency housing
A group of exploited migrant workers have been told they must vacate emergency housing by ten o'clock Friday morning.
The men - many of whom paid thousands of dollars to come to New Zealand for work… Audio
'Very unsettling': Hastings Mayor mindful of impact of rate rises on elderly tenants
Some Hastings seniors are facing having their rents double from early next year.
Auckland Council adopts plan to intensify housing
It's a plan for how the city is expected to grow over the next 30 years - and recommends building most new housing in existing suburbs instead of undeveloped land.
Solving the World's Problems with Ali Jones
Today Ali talks to Jesse about the insurance debacle for Christchurch home owners trying to settle with companies over their earthquake damaged homes. She advocating for the establishment of an… Audio
Community and social housing getting a boost from the private sector
There's been a bit of new movement in the community housing space.Founder and Chief Executive of Community Finance, James Palmer talks to Jesse about the community housing providers and how it works.
…Homeowners face a tough 2024 - broker
Mortgage holders could see a "double whammy" of rising costs that will eat into already fragile incomes.
Muriwai resident on council buy-out talks
A Muriwai resident with a Category three home has been told buy-out talks could start as early as next week.
But she is still waiting to hear how Auckland Council intends to value the affected… Audio
Increasing number feeling mortgage pressure says broker
The Reserve Bank says most households are managing higher mortgage repayments and the banking sector is strong.
That information in its Financial Stability Report released on Wednesday.
It said by… Audio
Auckland Council to begin buy-out talks with category 3 homeowners
Auckland Council says it will begin buy-out talks with category 3 homeowners, and will compensate those category 2 homeowners who need to have work done to reduce the future risk to life at their… Audio
Convenient cities become conspiracy targets
How did a vision to make cities more liveable become twisted into a totalitarian dystopia? Audio
Household interest payments expected to double next year
Rising household interest payments may force more borrowers to default on their mortgages, while unemployment is tipped to rise up to 5 percent by the end of 2024, ASB's chief economist says. Audio
Household interest payments expected to double by next year
Buckle up, because household interest payments are expected to double by mid next year, forcing more borrowers to default on their mortgages. In its latest Financial Stability Report, the Reserve Bank… Video, Audio
The Panel with Jenni Giblin and David Cunliffe (Part 1)
Wallace and panellists Jenni Giblin and David Cunliffe look at the latest house price data, discuss whether there should be more 'working-class' representation in Parliament, and whether dogs should… Audio
Consultation reveals 'overwhelming' support for govt support package
About 90 percent of community feedback was in favour of accepting the all-or-nothing government support package for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery in Tai Rāwhiti, Gisborne District Council says.
'I don't feel safe' - Kāinga Ora tenant says neighbour threatening family for years
A Kāinga Ora tenant in Auckland whose family was threatened by a neighbour with a hammer says her complaints have fallen on deaf ears. Audio
House prices slowly inching higher - CoreLogic
The downturn in the housing market appears to be at an end, but the recovery is expected to be slow.
Amount of Airbnbs linked to property-related crime numbers
Research from the University of Auckland has found the more online accommodation services like Airbnb there are in an area, the more property-related crime there is likely to be. As well as the uptick… Audio
Toilet paper, faeces in the backyard: fix in sight for sewage woes
Masterton residents with wastewater and toilet paper flowing through their backyards in heavy rain are relieved a fix is in sight.
'Very sharp' construction downturn likely, as residential consents slump
Stats NZ said the number of residential building consents issued in September was 20 percent lower than the previous year.
