Developers
'We need a building ministry': doco reveals high-rise horrors
A new documentary by building experts John Gray and Roger Levie has uncovered the shocking state of apartment buildings around New Zealand. Entitled A Living Hell: Apartment Disasters. Roger is with… Audio
The future of New Zealand shopping centres
Paul Keane has vast experience in New Zealand's commercial property industries and has closely viewed the growth of the shopping centre industry over the past 50 years. He joins the show to discuss… Audio
Tim Ross: Finding humour in architecture and design
He's best known for his work on TV and radio but Australian comedian Tim Ross has always had a passion for architecture and design. The self-proclaimed "designer nerd" is in the country for the… Audio
PM: Government won't intervene over Ihumātao dispute
The prime minister isn't budging on the Ihumātao standoff, repeatedly telling media today it's one for the developer and mana whenua to resolve. Jacinda Ardern was in Ohaupo near Hamilton today, where… Audio
Police, protesters remain at Ihumātao as councillors voice regret
A large police contingent and hundreds of people remain at Ihumātao, a disputed South Auckland site, where Fletcher Building intends to build a major housing development bordering land considered… Video, Audio
Akl councillors vote for urgent meeting on Ihumātao protest
Some Auckland councillors say they now regret signing off on the Ihumātao land being used for housing. Councillors today voted unanimously in favour of organising an urgent meeting between interested… Audio
‘Bus loads’ of people heading to Ihumātao protest
Crowds are continuing to grow at the Ihumātao protest in South Auckland, as supporters arrive from across the country. There are now more than 300 people onsite, with no signs of the occupation… Video, Audio
'Affordable' home buyers charged extra for driveways, landscaping
Is a driveway an essential part of a home - or an optional extra...a nice to have?! A senior Auckland councillor has ordered an urgent investigation into whether affordable home buyers should have… Audio
Whangarei developers eye arts funding for conference centre
Developers keen to build a new hotel in Whangarei are eyeing up council funding set aside for the arts. The Whangarei District Council has been budgeting for more than a decade for a new theatre. But… Audio
Developers wait for govt to decide on KiwiBuild plans
The government has been warned it's at risk of putting off developers if it takes too long to make decisions about who it will use for the KiwiBuild scheme. One developer has told RNZ they are at risk… Audio
Developers sit on housing land, waiting for profit
A real estate company is predicting Auckland's housing crisis is about to get worse as developers choose to sit on land because they can't turn a profit. Colliers International says lower house prices… Audio
Wellington City Council announces new affordable housing development
Wellington City Council wants to enter into partnerships with developers and community housing providers to redevelop unused inner-city buildings and office space into new social and affordable… Audio