Housing Supply
Concerns over fast-tracked changes to urban density rules
18 Nov 2021
The Resource Management Act (Enabling Housing Supply) Amendment Bill was a surprise announcement last month - a rare cross-party agreement designed to speed up the building of new houses. Submissions… Audio
Student desperation for rentals hitting new highs
16 Jan 2019
A group of university students are trying a new approach in a bid to find a rental home, while others are struggling to even pay rent.
Council backs contentious housing development near Wanaka
14 Dec 2018
A special housing area at Lake Hāwea has been given the thumbs up despite strong community opposition.
Home ownership out of sight for working poor
28 Jul 2016
The voices of young, poor people are often missing from debates on housing supply and demand, with no obvious lobby group to speak for them. John Campbell went to Manukau to investigate. Audio