Housing stories
The New Zealand dollar has recently been at the mercy of US dollar volatility and analysts are split on what direction it may take this week.
Low-income households are being left behind by disaster advice that assumes everyone can afford food, water and survival kits.
The proposed merger could give Wairarapa councils more capacity to fund infrastructure, though wider local government reform is still needed.
The funding will bring forward 10,500 homes in north-west Auckland, but Mayor Phil Goff says the city still needs billions more to cope with growth.
Rising housing pressure and ageing assets are forcing councils to seek new funding tools as LGNZ urges election contenders to back infrastructure renewal.
Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.
With six weeks to go before New Zealand's General Election, builders will press for action on housing, infrastructure and new methods at an Auckland forum.
Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.
Local councils are seeking more funding and policy support as climate change, ageing and infrastructure pressures reshape communities ahead of the 2017 election.
More housing and infrastructure funding won approval from the Property Council, though it says New Zealand still needs deeper planning reform.
Industry leaders say the extra NZD $11 billion in capital spending could unlock private funding for roads, hospitals and housing.
Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.
Urban housing supply could rise faster as new legislation and a planned motorway route aim to ease Northland's growth bottlenecks.
New Zealand's housing crisis is putting pressure on emergency accommodation. SeekShelter offers real-time management of shelter occupancy to help those in need.
New Zealand residential property prices rose in March, led by Auckland where housing supply isn't meeting demand, putting pressure on the market.
Auckland house sales volume and average prices rose to a record last month, with buyers undeterred by soaring prices in the face of relatively low bor.
New Zealand residential property values climbed at the fastest pace in nine months in March, led by strong demand in Auckland.
New Zealand residential property prices rose in February, led by Auckland where an under-supply of housing is putting pressure on the market.
Auckland house prices fell in February, as listings rose and the number of properties sold reached its second-highest level in seven years for that mo.
Calls for more densification in Auckland's housing have been compared to Ebola by Finance Minister Bill English.
