Housing
Cash isn't king - Why stuffing your dollars may backfire
"Cash stuffing" can be a major headache when it comes to applying for a home loan, mortgage advisers say.
Disabled man faces fourth summer in 'sweat box' motel while state house sits empty
A state house offered to a disabled New Plymouth man over a year ago is still sitting empty and only now has building consent for modification work been granted.
State house offered to man with disability still empty
Shane Emeny who is paralysed has been stuck in emergency housing for four years waiting for a house to become available. But even though one did a year ago, it still has to be modified to suit his… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 28 March 2025
In today's episode, the government is bringing in the Commerce Commission to keep an eye on Wellington Water, an emergency meeting has been held in Auckland to discuss homelessness, F1 driver Max… Audio
Emergency meeting held to discuss homelessness in Auckland
An emergency hui has been held in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to address an increase in homelessness and in youth homelessness particularly. Manaaki Rangatahi spokesperson Brooke Stanley spoke to… Audio
Govt offers community housing providers $150m for lower-cost debt
Housing Minister Chris Bishop says the funding boost for the agency will level the playing field with Kāinga Ora.
State houses that floated during Auckland storm to be made inhabitable again
Kāinga Ora says stormwater upgrades will reduce the risk of repeat flooding. Audio
State houses damage in Akl floods to be made livable
Kainga Ora says four state houses that started to float in Auckland's devastating flooding two years ago will be made livable again because stormwater upgrades in the area will reduce the risk of… Audio
University of Auckland unaware of plans for student accommodation at Eden Park
The University of Auckland has said it was unaware of plans for a student hostel at Eden Park, despite the stadium trust claiming it would be developed "in conjunction" with the university. Farah… Audio
Property values rising across the country
An economist says property values are rising in over half of New Zealand suburbs as market conditions improve, but more listings and a subdued economy will prevent a major boom. CoreLogic chief… Audio
Landlord to pay $14k over rental with gaps through walls
Daylight could be seen through gaps in the wall and ceiling, insulation was exposed and the roof leaked, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.
Melbourne company builds first multi-storey 3D-printed home
The Melbourne-based company aiming to build the first multi-storey 3D printed home in the Southern Hemisphere. Audio
Why housing affordability is improving even while prices aren't falling
Massey University says housing affordability has improved, even though median house prices only fell in two regions.
This Weekend: Canterbury Home Show
Paul Collins from Kitchen Studio joins Maggie Tweedie to share some tips ahead of the weekend's business. Audio
Weekend Stuff: interior design
How should I group my arm chairs? Should I use dark or light colours in the bathroom? Do I use wallpaper or paint? These, and questions like them, are all questions about interior design. And they're… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 March 2025
In today's episode, the liquidator of school lunch provider Libelle says one of the failed company's biggest problems was scaling up too fast, new data shows New Zealand rents have increased 25… Audio
NZ rents increased by 25 percent since Covid: Data
New data shows New Zealand rents have increased 25 percent since Covid hit. Trade Me Property's customer director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Another Italian town gears up to sell one-euro homes
If you're worried there are no more towns giving homes away, don't be.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 March 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won facetime and favour with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India, where both pledged greater military cooperation… Audio
Even 'middle class' struggling to pay rent
A new housing development with homes at 80 percent of market rent highlights that even relatively well-off people are having problems pay bills. Audio
