Housing
Futuro house granted heritage protection
A unquiely-shaped home on the outskirts of Christchurch which has more than a passing resemblance to a classic UFO spaceship has been awarded category one historic status. Audio
'I've been beaten, the house has been robbed': Doubts Kāinga Ora changes will help
Kāinga Ora tenants abused by their neighbours aren't confident a new government crackdown will make a difference.
Why Hipkins has 'sympathy' for the government
Labour has conceded it could have done more to deal with disruptive state housing tenants while in government but says the current coalition is going too far.
Food market to take over Nelson site deemed unviable for affordable housing
Nelson City Council is leasing a central city site previously tagged for housing development to a market gardener.
Kāinga Ora crackdown divides political opinion
The Coalition has instructed Kāinga Ora to take a tougher line on unruly tenants.
The announcement follows through on a commitment secured in the National-ACT coalition agreement.
RNZ political… Audio
Evicting Kāinga Ora tenants will increase poverty and trauma says Green Party
The Green Party says that evicting disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants will increase poverty and trauma across vulnerable communities.
But residents living near these properties have had enough.
Greens'… Audio
Lawyer on Kāinga Ora crackdown
The Prime Minister says disruptive behaviour from some Kāinga Ora tenants is unfair on taxpayers, as well as those on the social housing waitlist.
The Government has instructed the state housing… Audio
Tenant doubts Kāinga Ora crackdown will make a difference
A Kāinga Ora tenant whose been attacked by his state house neighbours doubts the government ordered crackdown on aggressive and intimidating behaviour will make any difference.
Ministers have written… Audio
Kāinga Ora to crackdown on misbehaving renters
The government has instructed Kāinga Ora to kill one of the National Party's own policies from 2017 and be harder on misbehaving renters by putting an end to its 'sustaining tenancies' policy.
This… Audio
Kāinga Ora crackdown: Govt's move 'particularly cruel' - Greens
Evicting more people from state housing is ignorant to the consequences of poverty, the Greens say, but the Housing Minister says it's a privilege that can be taken away if abused.
Consequences for Kāinga Ora tenants - Luxon
The Coalition has instructed Kainga Ora to take a tougher line on disruptive and unruly tenants - evicting the worst offenders and chasing down overdue rent. Ministers have sent a letter to the… Audio
Chris Bishop speaks on crack down on Kāinga Ora tenants
The government has launched it's crack down on so called disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants. It wants the social housing agency to chase down rent arrears and to strengthen its approach to terminating… Audio
Government takes stricter stance on unruly social housing tenants
The housing and finance ministers have sent a letter demanding Kāinga Ora replace the Sustaining Tenancies Framework.
Week in Politics: Landlords and tenants, police and minister
Analysis - Interest deductibility for landlords a help for renters or a "cash handout"? The "insulting" police pay offer, and Luxon's uncomfortable press conference.
Tiny home compliance nightmare comes to an end
A Bay of Plenty woman spent 16 months to try and get a tiny home built on her daughter's property.
Housing advocacy groups celebrate big changes to Wellington's zoning rules
Housing advocacy groups and pro-density councillors are delighted by changes to Wellington's proposed district plan, after a series of amendments were made by councillors at Thursday's meeting.
Wide range of reactions to Wellington District Plan votes
After a drawn out debate around the district plan, Wellington City councillors have voted to increase housing density, reduce heritage protection and increase the amount of housing near rail lines.
… Audio
Capital city councillors vote for higher density housing
Campaigners for more houses and bigger apartments in the capital are celebrating major changes to Wellington's zoning rules saying it will help tackle the city's housing crisis.
A majority of… Audio
The pros and cons of Wellington's controversial district plan
Wellington city's controversial district plan has been making headlines over the past month. The Spinoff's Joel McManus joined Emile Donovan to discuss the issue. Audio
Voting on the future of Wellington's housing
The city council has opted for denser housing and reduced heritage protections in the capital.