Housing
Housing report paints grim picture of living conditions for some
Politicians are split over a Human Rights Commission investigation into housing, with some arguing it's a reason for the agency to be abolished. The commission has released a lengthy report into… Audio
ACT and Greens urge action, not rhetoric, over housing
Politicians on the left and right are at odds over a new housing report, but agree that what is really needed is getting more homes built.
New Plymouth housing crisis: 'Council is part of the problem'
A New Plymouth emergency housing provider says a council survey asking what can be done about the city's housing crisis feels like a cruel joke.
'Right to a decent home' - Commissioner calls for housing watchdog
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner says too many people are still living in cold, damp and mouldy homes, and is calling for the creation of a housing ombudsman. Audio
Youth homelessness worries group
The Manaaki Rangatahi Collective has been working with the Human Rights Commission on a two-year-long Housing Inquiry, which was released today.
Jackie Paul, an adviser to Manaaki Rangatahi in… Audio
Housing ombudsman needed, says human rights chief
Chief human rights commissioner, Paul Hunt, says extra help is urgently needed to fix the country's deeply flawed housing system.
The Commission released a Housing Inquiry report today in conjunction… Audio
Minister Ginny Anderson on housing rights
Police Minister Ginny Anderson is standing in today for Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni. Audio
Communtiy Network Waiheke send letter to government
Waiheke locals say despite being part of Auckland, they feel left behind especially when it comes to social housing. While the island has become known for its Wineries and Wealthy visitors, it also… Audio
Report: housing affordability has dropped over three decades
The Human Rights Commission has just this morning released the final report from its two-year housing inquiry. It shows housing affordability has significantly dropped over the last three decades, and… Audio
More than 400,000 residential buildings in flood prone areas
The 441,384 residential buildings - most in urban areas - at risk of flooding had an estimated replacement value of $218 billion.
Rotorua Lakes Council wins case to make emergency motels safer from fire
A council has won its case to take steps to make motels used for emergency housing safer from fire and other threats.
House prices down more than 10% from June 2022
House prices have fallen yet again as higher interest rates continue to limit demand for properties.
'You gotta be a soldier' - Homeless battle a wet winter
Bracing for the relentless onslaught of wet winter days, people living on the streets declare themselves warriors in an unyielding battle to stay warm.
Households falling behind on debt repayments
New Zealand credit bureau Centrix says the number of households falling behind on debt repayments is at its highest level in four years.
Centrix has found around around 426,000 households were in… Audio
Number of welfare calls to City Mission doubles
With winter setting in there are concerns more people are being driven to live on the street.
While there is no official data on the number of homeless in Auckland, more and more people are seeking… Audio
High cost of living forcing people to live on streets
Auckland City Mission says the high cost of living is forcing people to live on the streets as winter sets in and temperatures plunge.
More and more are huddled in flimsy cardboard shelters, seeking… Audio
Number of new housing consents returns to 2021 levels
Activity in the residential building sector is falling, with the annual number of homes consented down 11 percent on a year ago and returning to levels last seen in 2021.
More NZers looking to buy homes
New data shows more Kiwis are looking to buy a house, but new property listings are down 20 percent across the country compared with last year.
The data, from realestate.co.nz, shows the national… Audio
Renters policy proposal
The Green Party has made a 'pledge to renters', promising landlords won't be able to increase yearly rent by more than three percent.
The president of Renters United, Geordie Rogers, spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Sellers ready to 'wait and see' in uncertain real estate market - report
An increasing number of home buyers have less choice in the market, according to a new report from the online market place realestate.co.nz.
