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Gibbons: What are the RMA reforms solving?

Opinion: Why isn't the housing crisis central to the Natural and Built Environments Bill?

Comment: Greens dodge a bullet over Wellington housing plan vote

People were shocked, but councillor Iona Pannett was never going to vote against heritage.

Number of children living in motels reaches record high

At the end of 2020, there were 3888 kids living in motels. By March 31, there were 4368.

Fears more tenants will be stuck in tenancies due to new housing standards

A group of flatmates have been left shocked after discovering they're trapped in a lease.

Property bargain? $2m Auckland villa - but BYO bathroom

It's billed as Grey Lynn's most affordable character entry home. But where do you shower?

Pair living in park trespassed as homelessness skyrockets

Whangārei rough sleepers are facing trespass notices.

Heritage groups fight Govt in villas v apartments battle

The battle lines are being drawn in the balance between intensification and heritage.

Auctioneer using te reo Māori to close the deal

"It was very much the first time someone had taken te reo into the auction."

Auckland Council backs controversial plan for apartments to replace villas

About 30,000 character houses are in the path of the Government's intensification rules.

'Dead money': $400k per week emergency housing price tag

The latest numbers show millions being poured into the Bay of Plenty housing crisis.

Call to move Tauranga airport and racecourse to make way for houses

The group believes medium-high density housing will address housing crisis and traffic.

Property investors: Tenants will be hit by debt-to-income ratios

Property investors say debt restrictions will limit the rental properties available.

Cost to fix Wellington water revealed in report on leaky infrastructure

Leaked Wellington Water report shows the cost of water upgrades as population grows.

'Demolition but smarter': How old state houses are turning into tiny homes for the homeless

A Māori business, a church and a state agency are stopping them from going to landfill.

Police: Rising concern over crime in emergency housing

'Increased public unease about housing special needs persons and families in motels.'

Principal - what barefoot kids really need is a home of their own

A further 60,000 jackets to be handed out to Kiwi kids.

Fears tourism will die in Rotorua if housing crisis left to grow

Are visitors missing out on beds because the homeless are taking them?

Photos: Kiwi woman's Chanel-inspired mansion

The NZ-born artist and her daughter designed the house that pays homage to Coco Chanel.