Housing New Zealand
Housing NZ meth testing "ripping families apart"
Former Maori Party co-leader Dame Tariana Turia says families are being torn apart by Housing New Zealand's deliberate misuse of methamphetamine testing. Audio
HNZ conduct over meth guidelines is appalling- Phil Twyford
Labour's Phil Twyford says this whole fiasco shows a 'staggering level of incompetence' by Housing New Zealand. He says they have evicted too many tenants on the basis of "dodgy testing". Audio
Housing New Zealand 'in fine shape' - English
Labour's claims that Housing New Zealand is verging on bankruptcy are irresponsible and stupid, the agency's minister says.
New homes could be hit by financial constraints - HNZ
Housing New Zealand warned the government earlier this year it was facing financial constraints that would affect its ability to build more houses.
Housing NZ tenant had to pay for own emergency wheelchair access
A social housing tenant who uses a wheelchair has had to cover the cost of an emergency access path outside her Nelson property, after it was ruled not essential. Audio
Housing NZ tenant had to pay for own emergency wheelchair access
A Housing New Zealand tenant who uses a wheelchair has had to cover the cost of building an emergency access path outside the Nelson property she lives in, as the state agency says it's not essential… Video, Audio
South Akld motel tenants expect Housing NZ to evict them
Tenants at a motel in South Auckland say they could become homeless after Housing New Zealand bought the property and issued eviction notices. Audio
$750m project to create hundreds of new state houses
The government will redevelop an Auckland state housing area to create hundreds of new affordable homes. Video
Questions over HNZ's meth testing regime
Scientist who specialises in methamphetamine says the tests being used to justify expulsions of state house tenants are unreliable. Audio
Meth expert questions Housing New Zealand evictions
A major methamphetamine testing programme has been launched by Housing NZ in its state houses, but there are concerns the state landlord is going too far when kicking out some tenants. Audio
Wellington economist thinks Govt nowhere close to finding a housing crisis solution
Morgan Foundation economist Geoff Simmons reviews a busy week of political fiddling while the Auckland housing market continues to burn. Audio
Joyce's comments trigger dividend debate
Power Play - In trying to detract from Labour's housing policy, Steven Joyce put discussion about the rights or wrongs of taking dividends front and centre.
Derelict HNZ properties a magnet for crime
Residents of a New Plymouth suburb filled with dozens of derelict Housing New Zealand properties say they feel increasingly unsafe in their own homes. Audio
Is the free market to blame for housing crisis?
Construction sector commentator Mark Graham addresses some listener questions about building more homes. Audio
No housing crisis in NZ - Paula Bennett
New Zealand's housing problems are not new but the result of ongoing issues, and there is no housing crisis, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says. Video, Audio
Housing company takes over area's state homes
The biggest handover yet of state rental housing goes through today, with nearly 3000 eastern Auckland homes transferring to a joint venture. Audio
Housing NZ accused of being paddling pool police
Housing New Zealand has been accused of being patronising after telling tenants they need approval to set up paddling pools.
Meth tests now 'standard' - property manager
An Auckland property firm is advising all investors to test houses for methamphetamine contamination before making moves to buy. Audio
Housing NZ to step up meth testing and claw back costs
Housing New Zealand is stepping up its testing for methamphetamine use in state houses - with a view to socking former tenants for clean-up costs. Audio
Housing NZ chases tenants for $54,000 meth damage
Housing New Zealand is looking to recoup 54-thousand-dollars from two tenants who contaminated their state houses with methamphetamine. Audio
