Housing
Gratitude for growing up in a crowded house
Recent data from stats NZ shows that nearly 40 percent of Pasifika live in a house that is too small for their families, but they scored higher on family well being. Spinoff Pacific Communities editor… Audio
Elderly woman escaped through torrent after being told to jump on her bed
An elderly woman was told to jump on her bed to escape floodwaters during Friday's deluge, but the community housing provider said they responded once the situation was clear. Audio
Urban Issues : Pacific housing in Aotearoa NZ
Dr Karamia Müller discusses the issues facing Pacific people and their housing and the relationship to infrastructure, gentrification, housing supply and multigenerational housing. Dr Karamia Müller… Audio
Henderson-Massey Board chair suggests relocating parts of city
The chair of the Henderson Massey Local Board in West Auckland says some parts of the city may have to be relocated to avoid future flooding.
Chris Carter says it will be one of the major issues in… Audio
The 10 most expensive streets in New Zealand revealed
The country's 10 most expensive streets can all be found in Auckland and Queenstown, new research shows.
Emergency housing: 'Global embarrassment' expected at UN
New Zealand's Human Rights Commission will voice grave concerns about children and teens in emergency housing to the United Nations in Geneva.
Rents hit new record highs - latest tenancy data
Rents have hit record highs, according to new figures from Trade Me.
It's crunched the numbers on its rental ads last year and says every region - except Wellington - saw increases in rents… Audio
Renters feel the heat as prices for 2022 reach higest ever
Renters around Aotearoa are having to come up with more coin than ever to keep a roof over their heads - especially in Northland.
The Trade Me data for 2022 shows the rental price has hit an all time… Audio
Rent increased across the whole country in 2022 - except in Wellington
Newly released data from New Zealand auction site TradeMe reveals all-time high rental costs.
'Brings tears to my eyes': Family consider selling after $2500 monthly interest rate rise
A family is on the brink of selling their house as they battle to pay the bills and tackle the rising interest rates.
Decline in national home values slowing but investors remain cautious
The downturn in the property market is expected to continue despite some signs that prices are stabilising, with a monthly drop in national home values of just 0.2 percent in December.
Largest fall in national average house prices in over 15 years
New data shows residential property values fell nationally by an average of 10.3 percent last year. Audio
QV says PM resignation a spanner in the works
Quotable Value says the resignation of Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister is a spanner in the works for housing values, with the election crucial to how house prices play out this year.
The latest… Audio
Four out of 10 Pacific people living in crowded homes
Nearly 40 percent of Pacific people in New Zealand live in crowded homes, almost four times that of the general population, according to a new report.
Embattled homeowners get 'creative' as monthly interest payment up $2000
A young Auckland family who bought a home two years ago say it's "extremely tough" to be facing a doubling in interest payments on their mortgage. Audio
Buyers cautious despite huge drops in property values
Would-be buyers aren't biting despite the favourable conditions, with interest rate hikes likely on the way.
Tenant who lived rent-free for 30 years asks owner to pay him
A man who lived rent-free in a million-dollar Auckland house for more than 30 years has been told to get out.
Tight home lending restrictions expected to stay
The Reserve Bank is expected to keep tight bank home lending restrictions in place this year.
Townhouses and multi-units drive increase in consents - Stats NZ
Consents for multi-unit homes rose 24 percent, hitting new annual records for townhouses, flats, units and retirement village units.
Data confirms buyers' market as year ended with record number of houses for sale
New data shows there were more houses on the market in December 2022 than there had been at that time in 15 years.
