'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village
'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.
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Swims, sherries, The Chase, bed by 8pm: 'Easygoing' 82yo seeks flattie
Retired skipper takes flattie search public after reports of elderly housing crisis.
'Horrible': Renter lives every day in fear of getting kicked out
Meet renters expecting to be tenants for life, and those who still dream of homeownership.
New planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed off
Density standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.
ComCom wrote to 12 retirement village owners on false, misleading claims
Companies should seek legal advice about issues it had raised, Commerce Commission said.
The BoP town getting 24 new Kainga Ora homes
There will be 24 new homes in four locations in western Bay of Plenty town.
It's not Auckland: The city where it takes 11.3 years to save a house deposit
The influence of 'wealth' on the property market is one suspected reason for high prices.
‘Totally reckless' planning rules on hold
Dangerous intersections and heavy traffic on SH2 not addressed - councillor.
'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealed
The charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.
Deemed too risky: ‘Crucial’ housing plans delayed 10 years
The housing development is expected to offer homes for 15,500 people.
'No idea how to look after a house': Bad tenants 'ruining' it for others
'A truth that nobody is willing to talk about or don’t have the guts to deal with.'
'Anti-cogovernance diatribe' and Cameron Rd legal threats: What made news in July
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Tauranga needs 5000 more homes, but 'critical' development still years away
Tolley 'frustrated' as long timelines continue for project that could house 15,550.
Flood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolished
Seven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.
'Amazing tenancy demand': Build costs and interest rates hit $200m sold-out Tauranga development
'If we see a drop in interest rates next year then I think it will start to stimulate.'
Public to get say on controversial 130-home Pongakawa development
The Western Bay of Plenty development is one step closer, despite opposition.
'Overwhelmed with joy': Young couple on pathway to owning home
"I cried. We are so grateful and thankful for the opportunity.”
Trust pumps $10m into housing, Māori development, move to high-wage economy
"We’re looking at ways we can maximise the impact we’re having."
McClay: Work starts now to restore Rotorua's reputation
Rotorua MP Todd McClay says he will work hard to get back the Rotorua that once was.
Boost for Katikati’s elder housing stock
Urban Development’s Affordable Housing Fund makes development possible.
Intensification plans for Mount Maunganui ‘extremely irresponsible’, hearing told
"Slowly being poisoned": Marae rep concerned at intensification, air quality.
'Star base' home away from home for RSE workers
The new RSE accommodation buildings are now ready for workers.
Bongard Centre no longer being considered for social housing, uni expresses 'interest'
University of Waikato may pick up building Kāinga Ora no longer wants.
Coastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problems
Several marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.
80-year-old refused five rentals as elder housing 'crisis' looms in city
Advocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.
Sonya Bateson on housing: Desperate times call for desperate measures
OPINION: Ngāi Te Rangi's plans seem a neat solution.
Residents fear being forced from their homes
'I’m actually staggered that mandatory acquisition can happen in New Zealand.'
Iwi plans to import transportable homes for Māori living in 'appalling' conditions
The homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.
'Lost opportunity': Plans to sell ‘critical’ CBD education centre under fire
The centre was to be part of a future Knowledge Precinct but could become housing.
'Madness': Top developer hits out as thousands of homes held up
'Everyone wants housing yet we are stifled by infrastructure.'
'Living here you feel like a bottom feeder and scum'
This woman works fulltime as a nurse but is still homeless.
Ruling looms for house plan above world-renowned Coromandel beach
Sites are planned so most places won’t be able to be seen from the beach below.
'Now...not in 30 years': Leaders ask Govt to fast-track Golden Triangle highway
The highway is a key arterial route linking Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.
Bella Vista Homes former director loses bid for second appeal
Danny Cancian had requested to put forward fresh evidence.