Housing
More Kiwi young adults living at home, rent debate heats up
There was a time when Kiwi kids couldn't wait to fly the coop. But households are changing... latest figures show nearly three in ten New Zealanders aged 20 to 29 still live with mum and dad. And as… Audio
New regulations set to impact property investors
Property investors will soon be feeling the effects of a raft of new regulations introduced this week. In its latest monthly report company, RealEstate.co.nz finds that housing stock is up in all… Audio
Who should pay what, when you're still living at home as adults
When should an adult child pay board when living with mum and dad? Producer Mahvash Ikram finds out Audio
Tuesday money tips
It's Afternoon's new fortnightly spot helping you spend your money better. If you're selling your house, one of the biggest decisions you can make is which real estate agency to go with. Membership… Audio
The creeping risk in New Zealand's property market
Analysis - Climate change is a risk that home buyers have not priced in as they pursue lifestyles near water or bushland or simply to get onto the property ladder.
Morning Report Essentials for 2nd July
On today's episode, Kainga Ora is losing its chief executive and most of its board as the government's plans for social housing remain unclear, state housing advocates believe more people will be… Audio
Granny flat rule changes: The gritty detail, explained
What exactly is being proposed, and how easy will it actually be to build a self-contained dwelling in the backyard? University of Auckland's Bill McKay has the answers. Audio
Kāinga Ora chair at odds with Luxon after chief quits
Its boss has made "an enormous difference" despite the prime minister's claim the agency is underperforming, the new chair says. Audio
More consumers fall behind on mortgage, credit card payments
More consumers are falling behind on their mortgage and credit card payments as arrears climb higher. The latest report from Centrix shows 470,000 people were behind on their payments in May which… Audio
Advocates fear homelessness rise as KO undergoes changes
State housing advocates believe more people will become homeless, living on the street and in garages, as a result of the government's neutering of Kainga Ora. Five board members are going, and the… Audio
Kainga Ora CEO steps down amid government overhaul
Public housing agency Kainga Ora's woes seem set to continue with chief executive Andrew McKenzie stepping down over the government's overhaul. Prime Minister Christoper Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…House prices need to fall 'a further 16%' to become affordable
Chris Bishop wants them lower. Christopher Luxon wants "downward pressure". But one forecaster says we are still a long way from affordable.
KO loses CEO and board amid unclear government housing plans.
State housing provider and developer Kainga Ora is losing its chief executive and most of its board, as the government's plans for social housing remain unclear. The chief executive, Andrew McKenzie… Audio
Kāinga Ora CEO Andrew McKenzie quits over govt changes
The social housing boss is stepping down because an overhaul of the organisation is not what he signed up for.
Midday Report Essentials for 1 July 2024
On today's episode, the head of a Wairoa iwi trust says the town's housing need is greater than ever, with increased mental distress following another stint of heavy rain and flooding last week. The… Audio
Wairoa facing severe housing shortage after floods
The head of a Wairoa iwi trust says the town's housing need is greater than ever, with increased mental distress following another stint of heavy rain and flooding last week. The chief executive of… Audio
Granny flat rule changes: the gritty detail explained
The Government is planning to liberalise granny flat rules, promising people will be able to get one built without resource consents. Audio
City mission apartments not to blame for crime - residents
Those living at the apartments say it's their second chance after being homeless, and "you can't do a witch hunt."
Auckland City Mission residents deny blame for anti-social behaviour
Residents of an apartment building run by Auckland City Mission say anti-social behaviour in the area shouldn't be blamed on them. The apartments are on a side street in the city's red light district… Audio
Renters skeptical, landlords hopeful on tax change impact
Renters' advocates think bright-line tax changes will do nothing to decrease the cost of rent; while landlords think it'll encourage investors to buy more rentals. From today, the bright-line tax… Audio
