Housing
Prisoners need support for stable housing to avoid reincarceration - report
Prisoners with unstable housing are nearly five times more likely to be reimprisoned within their first year of release than those with stable housing, a new report has found.
National promises end to emergency housing motels in Rotorua
National says it would aim to end the use of emergency housing motels in Rotorua within two years, if elected.
Omāhu Marae to host temporary homes for cyclone-hit whānau
The first temporary village for those forced out of their homes after Cyclone Gabrielle is soon to be built in Hastings.
Temporary village to be built for displaced residents
Building will get underway in Hastings soon, on the first temporary village for people forced out of their homes after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Eleven relocatable homes will be placed at Omahu Marae before… Audio
Nelson's proposed housing intensification: 'They are stealing our sunlight'
A proposed change to enable greater housing intensification has drawn opposition from some residents, but those supporting it say the city is in need of more homes.
1000 new state homes in Auckland every year a 'stretch', but doable
The country's builders and community housing providers say they are up to the task of fulfilling a rare moment of political consensus.
Twyford calls for independent body to handle appeals for flood-damaged home categorisations
The MP for an Auckland suburb impacted by floods is urging mayor Wayne Brown to set up an independent body to handle appeals for categorisations of damaged homes.
Some Nelson residents oppose housing intensification plan
There are fears six-storey apartment blocks will shade homes and destroy Nelson's sunny reputation. A proposed change in planning rules to enable greater housing intensification has drawn opposition… Audio
Cross party support to build 1,000 state homes in Auckland
A rare moment of consensus during what's been a very fractious election campaign: Labour, National and the Greens all pledging to build 1,000 state homes a year in Auckland if elected. But are the… Audio
OCR is on hold so why are home loan rates still rising?
The official cash rate hasn't be hiked since May so why are home loans still rising? Yesterday, ASB raised its one year mortgage rate to 7.45 per cent. ASB's two-year fixed rate went up to 7.05… Audio
Some Hawke's Bay residents fighting to stay in their homes
Some Hawke's Bay residents are fighting to stay in their homes that were untouched by floodwaters during Cyclone Gabrielle, yet have been deemed unsafe to live in.
The regional council says it's… Audio
North Shore residents stop housing development
A group of North Shore residents are celebrating their victory over a housing development.
Local Residents in Beach Haven claimed the 81 proposed apartments would turn their area into a cesspit for… Audio
Kāinga Ora downscales social housing plans in Kerikeri
Government agency Kāinga Ora has scaled back its plans for social housing in central Kerikeri following community concerns. Audio
Plans for Kāinga Ora housing in Kerikeri ruffles feathers
Plans by Kainga Ora to build social housing in Kerikeri's town centre have been ruffling feathers in the Far North town. The agency's latest proposal, however, appears to take community concerns on… Audio
Dunedin flood-prone housing sparks solution vs acquisition debate
A proposal to buy at-risk homes will provide more certainty and reassurance to residents, a council project group says. Audio
National proposes to cut regulations for cyclone and flood recovery
The National Party says its approach to cyclone and flood recovery will be faster and fairer than Labour's, saying it plans to cut regulations and set up a new ombudsman to deal with issues arising… Audio
Paekākāriki Housing innovation pays off
Five years ago, community members stepped in to help a whānau stay in their rented Paekākāriki home when in was put up for sale. The Paekākāriki Trust was formed, and are now working on homegrown… Audio
The case for a tax on empty homes
New Zealand is fertile ground for an empty house tax, which would directly impact investors and the rich, tax expert Ranjana Gupta writes.
Takaka cohousing 'opens people's eyes to what's possible'
Using natural build techniques, a group of Takaka-based social entrepreneurs are excited about getting closer to the finish line of their cohousing project in development. Produced by Kadambari… Audio
Labour says National's foreign buyers tax faces legal snags
National says its proposed tax on foreign buyers could be criticised by trading partners, but without legal merit - but Labour says their advice did not look at all treaties.
