Housing
Over 60 Muriwai homes pulled apart as final part of storm recovery
More than sixty homes in Muriwai are being pulled apart as Auckland Council moves into the final stages of storm recovery. Audio
Residents Auckland apartment wait for news on future after Dangerous Building Notice issued
Residents of an Auckland apartment building are anxiously awaiting news of whether they will be forced to move out of their homes, after their building failed multiple safety standards. Reporter Lucy… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 April
On today's episode we hear from Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood on the FENZ review into their response during the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland council issued a… Audio
Residents of Auckland apartment building 'won't have to move out'
The body corporate of the 16-storey City Gardens Apartments is confident the notice to vacate will be removed today.
Residents of Auckland apartment block to find out future
Hundreds of residents of City Gardens Apartments on Albert Street in Auckland will find out today whether they have to evacuate their homes. Auckland Council General Manager Ian McCormick spoke to… Audio
Shortfall of $30 million to get evacuated Auckland apartment building up to standard
Residents at Auckland City Garden Apartments will today find out whether they need to leave their homes after the council issued a Dangerous Building Notice. The body corporate's lawyer Tim Rainey… Audio
Dangerous apartment building facing financial troubles
The building's management said they were short more than $30 million needed for long-term fixes to fire hazards and recladding. Audio
Housing programme's 'impressive' impact on health and wellbeing
Hospitalisations fell and there were fewer criminal charges - not to mention the fact that incomes grew, too.
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
Residents of 16-floor apartment building ordered to evacuate
"Significant" fire safety concerns and cockroach infestations have plagued the Auckland CBD highrise.
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