Housing
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
The huge shift between landlords and renters
A glut of vacant rentals in Wellington has seen tenants knocking close to $100 off their weekly rent. Audio
Wellington tenants cash in on rental glut
A glut of available rentals in Wellington is paying off for tenants. President of Wellington Property Investors Association Peter Ambrose spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
From freebies to discounts: landlords woo tenants
A glut of available rentals in the capital city has shifted the dynamic between landlords and renters, with some tenants knocking close to 1-hundred-dollars off their weekly rent. Mary Argue has more.
…Some international students sleeping rough, advocate says
An advocate for Auckland's homeless says he's seeing growing levels of desperation in the city. Audio
Auckland to 'grow both up and out' - Minister welcomes plan for taller buildings
Public submissions on the plan to allow 10-15 storey buildings built around public transport hubs will open in the coming months. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new… Audio
Concerns over airtight new builds and potential moisture risk
Concerns over airtight new builds and the potential moisture risk. Audio
Property downturn costs one homeowner $1.2 million
The country's median loss is $52,500. Audio
Softer housing market good news for first home buyers
A softer housing market is good news for first-home buyers, but not for everyone. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Character Coalition on council voting in favour of intensification
The head of a heritage group is disappointed Auckland Council has voted in favour of a housing intensification plan. Character Coalition chairperson Sally Hughes spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Auckland councillor Richard Hills on housing intensification vote
Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs. Auckland councillor Richard… Audio
Auckland councillors vote in favour of housing intensification plan
Auckland councillors have voted in favour of a housing intensification replacement plan that will see 10-15 storey high rises built around public transport hubs. Victor Waters explains. Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight. First up, a new Reserve Bank governor has been appointed and Dr Anna Breman will be the first women in… Audio
Auckland Council clears the way for high rises around public transport hubs
Auckland Council has voted in favour of a housing intensification replacement plan that will see 10-15 storey high rises built around public transport hubs.
Auckland councillors vote on housing intensification plans
Auckland councillors have voted on two plans for housing intensification, which one says is like choosing between a firing squad and a lethal injection. The future allocation of up to 2 million new… Audio
Business leader hope papakāinga living can be blueprint for other housing projects
The papakāinga development at Te Āwhina welcomed its first tenants in 2023, and it's the largest project of its kind in Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Māui
Collins family gifted home as they return after tragedy
Ella and Jack Collins have reason for new hope, after losing their two-year-old daughter, Ivy, in floodwaters. Audio
Auckland Council to decide on housing density plan
Councillors will decide between three-storey residential buildings across the city or 10-15-storey high-rises around central transport hubs. Audio
