Housing
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Health New Zealand to use the term 'pregnant woman' instead of 'pregnant people', the President of El Salvador has met with Donald Trump in the White… Audio
Where in NZ is it cheaper to rent than buy?
Corelogic has found that in about 20 percent of the country, it could be cheaper to buy a house. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Storm-damaged homes still a magnet for looters two years on
Auckland residents are pleased the council has approved a plan for how it'll deal with land bought from homeowners. Audio
Where is it cheaper to own a house than to rent one?
New data shows places where renters could be servicing a mortgage for their weekly payments.
Accommodation supplement leads to higher rents: Study
A new study has found renters receiving the accommodation supplement are paying a higher proportion of their income to landlords than those who do not. University of Auckland associate professor… Audio
Who benefits from $2b accommodation supplement?
Researchers say it could be better to help people buy first homes, rather than helping them pay rent.
As more communities leave, what happens to the land?
Analysis - New research explores how land use changes after humans leave.
Moves aimed at lifting efficiency of building new social housing announced
The government wants to deliver the 1500 social homes it funded in Budget 2024, at the cost of $140 million.
'It's just scary': Couple want government buyout for home
Despite the "intolerable risk" to life, their Pupuke Valley home isn't eligible. Audio
Police to take more action against 'lawless' homeless people, mayor says
Neil Holdom told an invite-only forum the problem was getting worse.
Auckland councillors to discuss uses for land left vacant after storm buyouts
The council was set to purchase 1215 high-risk homes by the end of 2025.
First banks move in response to OCR
As widely expected and signalled, the rate was cut by 25bps, to 3.5 percent.
How much difference does a pylon make to house prices?
About 11,000 people around the country have Transpower "assets" such as pylons on their land. Another almost 20,000 have power lines running above.
Fight or flight: The choice facing South Dunedin residents
Many in the low-lying community face inevitable flooding and damage without action. Video
First-home buyers struggle with KiwiSaver falls
Experts weigh in on what to do if you're affected as share markets fall.
Home buyers playing it safe in ongoing soft market
Residential property values have changed little over the first quarter of the year.
How to build houses with dementia in mind
Dementia affects tens of thousands of New Zealanders and often means they have to leave their homes and move into residential care. Audio
Households urged to check bathroom heaters after recall
Households are being asked to check their bathroom heaters to ensure they're not using a recalled model, due to its potential fire hazard. MBIE spokesperson Ian Caplin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Property investors' group applauds new granny flat policy
The planned law change will allow home owners to build granny flats up to 70 square metres without the need for a building consent.
Couple out of pocket after builder ran three years over schedule
Deborah and Basil Richards were stuck with a $130,000 contractors' bill, despite having already paid the builder in advance.
