Housing
Wellington house values plummet
Average Wellington house values have plummeted nearly 25 percent over three years, according to latest official valuations. QV's David Nagel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt plans to stop growing Kāinga Ora stock of state houses
The government's plan to stop growing its stock of state houses and slash Kāinga Ora's debt has come under intense criticism from political opponents. Kāinga Ora chair Simon Moutter spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Labour's Kieran McAnulty on govt's Kāinga Ora plan
Kāinga Ora will stop growing its stock of state houses under a government "turnaround plan" aimed at slashing the agency's debt. Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fears homelessness will worsen under new Kāinga Ora plan
The level of housing supply would be insufficient as the coalition government also cracked down on emergency housing, a community housing provider boss said.
'Doesn't make a lot of sense for Kāinga Ora to own $2m houses in Remuera'
The Housing Minister says the government is looking into the sale of about 200 Kāinga Ora homes. Audio
Govt announces 'turnaround' plan for Kainga Ora
The Goverment has today announced a "turnaround" plan for Kainga Ora which aims to reduce the agency's debt by about $1.8b compared to the pre-election figures. Housing Minister Chris Bishop's plan is… Audio
Housing Minister speaks on Kainga Ora renovation plan
The government unveiled its extensive renovation plan for Kainga Ora. The revamp will see the government sell about 900 state houses a year. It said the money will help off set new construction and… Audio
Kāinga Ora revamp 'all PR ... it's absolute bull' - opposition
Labour and the Greens have rubbished the government's turnaround plan for state housing, saying it will only make more people homeless.
Wellington house prices plummet nearly 25%
Average values have fallen sharply over three years, according to latest official valuations.
Bishop reveals plan to 'turn around' Kāinga Ora
The Housing Minister says the total number of social houses will not reduce under the government's shake-up.
Whakataukī of the Week with Professor Deidre Brown
Deidre Brown is the director at the Centre for Māori and Pacific Housing Research and in 2023 was awarded Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal, the first wahine Māori to… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Nick Leggett (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Nick Leggett talk about a new "Boot the Bill" campaign against military style youth boot camps, poo pollution from pooches, and the… Audio
Growing tension between mayor and MSD boss over rough sleepers revealed
The exchange between Neil Holdom and regional public service commissioner, Gloria Campbell, began in late 2022.
Number of homes for sale in January hits 10-year high
More than 34,000 properties were for sale in January as buyers waited for interest rates to come back down. Audio
January sees surge in house listings
After a record low number of house listings in December this January has seen a surge in listings not seen since 2015. Realestate.co.nz chief executive Sarah Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Thousands tap KiwiSaver for 'second chance' at home ownership
KiwiSaver money can generally only be withdrawn when someone buys a first house or retires - except for particular exemptions.
Kāinga Ora allows wool carpet providers to tender for supply
Kāinga Ora has changed its mind and is now allowing wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. Carpet brand Bremworth chief executive Greg Smith spoke… Audio
Housing market set for a comeback, data firm says
In much of the country, there's evidence that the bottom of the market has been reached. "The question is what happens next."
How much longer do borrowers want to wait for 'best' interest rate?
ANZ expects house prices to rise 6 percent over this year.
Kāinga Ora to allow wool carpet providers for its homes
For more than a decade, the government agency has used nylon carpet due to its durability and price.
