Housing
Quarter of tenant applications to tribunal relate to Healthy Homes standards
In its latest annual report, the Tenancy Tribunal said there were 29,309 applications made to it in 2024, up 14 percent compared to 2023 and up 43 percent compared to 2022.
Ex-homeowner taken to court for refusing to leave after mortgagee sale
Buyers of a Pāpāmoa Beach house needed a High Court order to remove the previous owner.
Fewer houses on the market for NZ buyers
The national asking price for a house remains stable at about $850,000. Audio
Pacific families bear the brunt of public housing evictions
Pacific families are being kicked out of public housing at disproportionate rates in Manurewa and Porirua, sparking calls for an urgent review of policy.
Real estate stats show reduction in number of houses on market for third straight month
Real estate stats for July have just been released, showing a reduction in the number of houses on the market for the third straight month, with most listings coming in below the national average… Audio
Meet the South Auckland students refurbishing empty homes
Ara Education Trust is based in the Auckland suburb of Mangere. Its mission is to help give students on the tools experience and provide a pathway to successful careers. Ara Education Trust Head Tutor… Audio
Landslide mapping to be added on Auckland LIM reports
Auckland Council has done a study of the entire region, giving new information and putting an end to anecdotal information having to be used. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 July 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand remains under a tsunami advisory on Thursday morning, with strong and unusual currents possible, and people warned to stay away from coastlines; An earthquake expert… Audio
Ex National MP condemns Chris Bishop over Auckland housing
Ex National MP and former mayor of Auckland Christine Fletcher is condemning Housing Minister Chris Bishop's proposed Auckland housing fix. Fletcher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dunedin City Council warned of 'slumlords' exploiting students
A Dunedin student flat horror story is prompting a call to action to prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords and filthy flats.
'It's a new beginning': Disabled man finally gets to move to modified state house
A New Plymouth man paralysed after a fall, is about a week away from finally moving into a wheelchair-friendly state house, after waiting for more than four years.
Dunedin students falling prey to 'slumlords'
A University of Otago student is sharing her flat horror story in the hope it will be a call to action and prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords. Today, Dunedin City Council was warned… Audio
Paralysed man moving into accessible state house after four year wait
A New Plymouth man paralysed after a fall, is just a week away from moving into a wheelchair friendly state house after waiting for more than four years. Shane Emeny, who became a paraplegic after… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 July 2025
In today's episode, thirty-six thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday for 24 hours; Auckland councillors are calling on the… Audio
Auckland homelessness spike: Who, or what, is to blame?
There is debate over whether the government's tightened-up emergency housing eligibility rules are behind a spike in homelessness in Auckland. Audio
Auckland councillors call on govt to take action on growing homelessness
Auckland councillors are calling on the government to take action over the growing homelessness problem in the city. Associate Minister for Housing Tama Potaka spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Here's how you might be able to get $20,000 from your bank
More than 3500 borrowers switched banks in the month, accounting for nearly $2.5 billion in lending.
Homeless situation in Auckland now at 'crisis' point
Outreach teams in the city recorded a 90 percent increase in people sleeping rough since September. Audio
One in every 1000 Kiwis without shelter - Salvation Army
It says other trends include 14 in every 1000 people living in housing considered uninhabitable and 57,000 women experiencing homelessness.
'We're vulnerable': More women living without shelter in Aotearoa
There is a disproportionately high rate of women without shelter in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, people working with the homeless warn. Audio
