Leaky Buildings
New Zealand is still building leaky homes
The leaky buildings crisis was big in the 90s. We barely hear about it anymore, but the problem is actually growing - and leaky homes are still being constructed. Audio
A travel writer's guide to the roads less travelled
Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books. Audio
Manawatu man on hunger strike over leaky home dispute
George Griffiths says his home wasn't built according to plans, and the Manawatu District Council incorrectly issued a code of compliance certificate. He has started a hunger strike as he can't afford… Video, Audio
Leaky homes, bodies corporate, and due diligence
The estimated cost of repairs for the leaky St Lukes Garden Apartment complex are up to $80 million - realtor Paul Lochore joins us to talk about leaky homes in Auckland, and bodies corporate doing… Audio
Auckland Council makes $660m surplus
Auckland Council's revealed rising leaky building costs, record infrastructure investment, and more staff earning six figure salaries. Tom Furley has been looking at the numbers. Audio
'We talk about the housing crisis ... what about the people crisis?'
Family helping an 86-year-old raise money to fix his leaky home say they feel left to fend for themselves, with their father ineligible for government help.
Leaky building class action gets day in court
Owners of leaky buildings with Harditex and Titanboard cladding have been given High Court permission for a class action against materials firm James Hardie.
Waikato schools to get $17m makeover
Two Waikato high schools are to be redeveloped at a cost of about $17 million, the government has announced.
Court opens way for leaky school building case
The government is open to settlement of its leaky schools case after the Supreme Court ruled against Carter Holt Harvey, allowing the case to go to court.
'Kiwi dream' now a 'nightmare' for St Lukes apartment owners
Residents of an Auckland apartment complex seeking the largest leaky-homes claim ever filed in New Zealand have spoken of their anger and despair. Audio
Leaky St Lukes apartment owners fight back
Residents of an Auckland apartment complex seeking the largest leaky-homes claim ever filed in New Zealand have spoken of the anger and despair that's driven them to court. Audio
Parents of autistic child fear homelessness after leaks
A family with a severely autistic daughter have nowhere to go after learning the home they purchased nine years ago is a leaky building. Audio
Modified family home for disabled child leaking
A family with a severely autistic daughter have nowhere to go after learning the home they purchased nine years ago is a leaky building. Video, Audio
Cladding failing on Auckland Council building
The high rise office tower that Auckland Council bought just a few years ago is failing, and any one of the large granite slabs that make up its exterior could fall at any time. Audio
Massive infrastructure bill for dilapidated schools
Phil Harding is the immediate past president of the Principal's Federation. Audio
Class action against cladding manufacturer
A specialist law firm is calling for all leaky building owners who had work done by cladding manufacturer James Hardie to make contact with them. Audio