Housing
Kāinga Ora delays building projects ahead of review
Kāinga Ora is unable to say how many proposed KiwiBuild developments have been delayed as it waits for the outcome of the government's independent review of the state housing agency.
Central Auckland apartment block evacuated after being issued with a Dangerous Building Notice
Residents of a central Auckland apartment block are in limbo as they wait to find out whether they'll have to evacuate their homes by Monday. Auckland Council General Manager of Building Consents Ian… Audio
Building industry braces for shake-up on permitted materials
The government's recently announced plans to reform the building materials sector, has the potential to be a massive shake-up to the industry. Before a product can be used on site, builders must… Audio
Wellington residents welcome earthquake strengthening extension
Wellington's inner city residents association is welcoming news this morning that owners of earthquake prone buildings will have more time to complete strengthening work. Inner City Wellington seismic… Audio
Record number of mortgages fixed for one-year:CoreLogic
CoreLogic says a record number of mortgages are being fixed for one-year, signalling a belief among homeowners that interest rates have peaked, and will start to fall next year. CoreLogic NZ's chief… Audio
Residents in Auckland's City Garden Apartments told to vacate
Residents in Auckland's City Garden Apartments have been given until Monday to vacate the building, after the council issued it with a Dangerous Building Notice. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Residents living in boats, vans amid housing crisis
Tauranga is "not coping" with its biggest issue, its commission chairperson Anne Tolley says. Audio
Tauranga 'not coping' with housing crisis
Tauranga is "not coping" with the housing crisis, cited by its commission chair as the city's biggest issue. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio
Cantabrians most pet-obsessed in country
It seems Canterbury is our most pet-obsessed region with more than 8.2 percent of rental property searches on Trade Me, specifically wanting a house allowing pets. Trade Me's Property Director Gavin… Audio
Great Barrier residents squeezed out of market by holidaymakers, locals say
Great Barrier Island residents are living in caravans, tents and shipping containers, claiming wealthy holidaymakers buying up baches have pushed them out of the market. Audio
Govt considers energy ratings for homes
The Government is considering mandatory energy ratings that show people how much a home might cost to run before they buy or rent it. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Auckland lodge fire: City Garden Lodge on Work and Income housing accommodation list
A Parnell lodge which caught on fire this month was on a Work and Income list of accommodation providers although it had not used the lodge for emergency accommodation since 2022.
Great Barrier locals squeezed out of housing market
People on Great Barrier Island are living in caravans, tents and shipping containers, saying wealthy holidaymakers buying up baches have pushed them out of the market. Luka Forman reports Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 April
On today's episode we hear from Finance Minister Nicola Willis on cuts to the public sector, Winston Peters condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for calm in the region, the banking sector is… Audio
Housing market activity picking up, new data shows
Housing market activity last month was boosted by a 23 percent increase in the number of listings.
Hastings could face rates rise of 25 percent
Hastings homeowners may be hit with a 25 percent rates rise as the city grapples with how to pay for the huge amount of cyclone recovery work still ahead. Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst spoke to… Audio
Pet bonds will make landlords more relaxed about pets says NZ Property Investors Federation
The Housing Minister is expecting landlords will use good faith when negotiating pet bonds with their tenants. New Zealand Property Investors Federation Vice President Peter Lewis spoke to Corin Dann.
…Renters association on new pet-bond scheme
A renters association says the Government's new pet-bond scheme will only open the door for price gauging. Renters United spokesperson Luke Somervell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rescue charity on pet bond scheme
Landlords can now ask for a two-week pet bond under the scheme, and tenants must pay for any pet damage beyond normal wear and tear, and a pet rescue charity hopes the new pet bond scheme will ease… Audio
Builder 'pulls the pin' as recession, high interest rates hit construction industry
Tony Boyce threw "mega bucks" into his company to try keep it afloat but with no work coming in, he has to close it down for good. Audio