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Eventual 'slums' or much needed homes? Govt buys two plots for 80 homes

More than 80 new homes for the homeless at two new sites. But what do locals think?

From food waste to bioenergy: The $30m-plus 'gamechanger'

Seven commercial building consents valued at $3,870,000 were issued last month,

The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on mayor's emergency housing letters

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'Grandstanding gets you nowhere': Mayor defends homeless stance

Letters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.

'Even prisoners have visitors': Why mum 'hates' life in emergency housing motel

Has Rotorua's emergency housing situation improved since changes were announced?

Hopes new residential standards will relieve 'severe' housing deficit

Residential areas in Rotorua will be able to build up to three stories without a consent.

Tenancy questions second most popular topic last year

This week has been the Citizen Advice Bureau's Annual Awareness Week.

'In for an interesting year': What new property figures mean for Rotorua

The report shows house prices in 26 Rotorua suburbs dropped over the quarter.

Derelict landbanked houses 'a travesty', mayor says

'There must be about 150 that are just lying idle, rotting into the ground.'

'Abusive behaviour': Rejected rental tenants lash-out

Frustrations run high as homes become ever harder to find and price hikes 'crippling'

'Enough is enough': Retired top cop speaks out over fears for son

Former top cop Gary Smith feels he has no choice to speak up for the sake of Rotorua.

'Pain for first-home buyers': City's house prices up $115k in a year

The latest REINZ data showed the city's house price reached a record $695,000

Premium Debate: What you think about Steve Chadwick's action plan

OPINION: Our Premium subscribers have their say.

$300m partnership: NZ Super Fund and Classic Group to deliver thousands of new homes

NZ Super Fund: 'We believe our capital can help create a break-through moment.'

'It's in our DNA to buy property': So, how vulnerable is Rotorua to a property downturn?

What is it that makes Rotorua one of the least vulnerable cities to a property downturn?

The best in Bay architecture recognised at awards

Three Bay of Plenty architects have won regional awards.