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Kāinga Ora: Can New Zealand’s largest landlord survive?

It’s been five years since social housing in New Zealand was put under Kāinga Ora.

Auckland house-building outstrips population rise

On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.

Builder failed working for Kāinga Ora, liquidators now trying to recover money

BNZ, Fletchers, Carters, Steel & Tube, plumbers and roofers are among those owed money.

House prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisions

May-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.

Money Talks: Labour’s Barbara Edmonds hints at need to discourage property investment

Labour's finance spokesperson says housing is NZ's biggest current driver of inequality.

Editorial: Housing prices not a sign of a thriving, functioning market

OPINION: Housing price slumps have left markets dwindling in the doldrums.

Argosy scoops supreme Property Council award for major Wellington project

'A stunning achievement and a great case study for engineers and the property industry.'

Builder sentenced for forgery, pretending to be licensed

He provided false and misleading information on three separate jobs.

Plan to use 350,000 cubic metres of cyclone silt for Napier housing

The council says the proposal is a 'win-win', but there are some health concerns.

More than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegally

Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.

Kerbside home viewing for upmarket Auckland apartment after mortgagee sale listing

The viewing had changed from an open home to a kerbside gathering of potential buyers.

'Take back Fenton St': New homeless motel plan revealed

Four motels used for emergency housing are being cut.

Up to 100 new homes could be built on Rototuna site

Hamilton City Council decided to sell the land at a council meeting last week.

Is a house really an investment?

It might be a big part of your financial life, but should it be?

Anger as commissioners push Tauranga housing change ahead of city council election

The move has stirred debate amongst Tauranga mayoral hopefuls.

ANZ predicts interest rate cuts from February next year

Previously hawkish economists now see first OCR cut occurring in February, not May.