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‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.
Kāinga Ora suffers $180m hit as it axes 212 building projects
The agency will also offload 20% of its vacant land that is no longer needed.
'Ugly scar on the skyline': Derelict social housing block to lose heritage status
The flats on The Terrace have sat empty since 2012 after they were found to be unsafe.
'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debated
The development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.
Habitat for Humanity urges law change to unlock more affordable housing
Alan Thorp says at the moment, councils are too scared the move isn’t legal.
Protests in Europe as locals push back against mass tourism
New York Times: Protesters in Barcelona sprayed tourists with water on the Golden Mile.
Auckland Council approves 4000 new homes on floodplains since 2023
Could we be headed towards the next leaky building disaster? Construction professor John Tookey from AUT weighs in as homes on Auckland floodplains continue to be approved.
'Beyond ridiculous': Neighbours almost sell 87-year-old's $800k home over $51k debt
John Boardman faced losing his home for a body corporate debt he claims was a 'scam'
School teacher living in 'principal's house' battles board over ending tenancy
The teacher was asked to move out to make way for a new principal.
'Deep, deep hole': Kiwibank economists call for more OCR cuts
Economists expect a 25bp cut next month or in August, with another by year-end.
New solar rules to cope with four-seasons-in-a-day weather
The Government has announced new rules to make rooftop solar panels more appealing.
Parents gaming system as top Auckland schools close rolls to out-of-zone pupils
Some schools have hired private investigators to identify 'fraudulent' applications.
Simon Wilson: Auckland housing, Wayne Brown’s big plan and the silliness of the new speed rules
Opinion: Density is coming whether you like it or not and Wayne Brown has a bold new plan.
Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour
Six people were trespassed on Wednesday and four more on Thursday.
Home sweet re-home for 80% of on-notice village tenants
Notice went to 39 people - most have already found new accommodation.
Final big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cut
Westpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.
Defence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground
Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.
WA housing crisis: 210,000 call homes unaffordable as rents soar
Rents soared 76% over five years, pushing tenants to outer metro areas.
Housing market stabilising as mortgage rates ease - Cotality
62% of suburbs recorded flat or rising median values for standalone houses.
Wool carpets to be rolled out in state homes
The Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced.
'Not fit for a dog': Gisborne tenant reveals harsh realities of rental hunt
Gisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.
'Not giving it up': Wagon battle with state housing rages on
Robyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.
Chris Knox: Why it's time to dump Auckland Council's property valuations
OPINION: Council valuations are a year old on release and don't reflect property values.
Opinion: Here are 4 ways to make your home feel warmer this winter
New Zealand faces its first major cold snap of 2025, stressing chilly homes.
Greens argue rich list proves case for tax. Act disagrees
The Greens say the growing wealth is evidence for taxing the rich more.
'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD
Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.
New, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee sale
WFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.