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'Opportunities for whānau': Iwi celebrates new affordable homes in Tauranga
Seven new homes blessed in Tauranga, marking a milestone for Ngāti Ranginui.

The NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'
Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.

'Urban sprawl': Ex-MP's greenbelt subdivision plan hits opposition
He says it's 'no wonder' city has a housing crisis if it's this hard to build three homes.

National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.

Kāinga Ora completes 13 new homes in Te Puke for fast-tracked families
Darren Toy: 'New homes feel like the best early Christmas present possible' for families.

Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus
It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially when Precinct goes tree generous.

High hopes, no new homes yet: NZ Super Fund, Classic partnership
'No titles have come through yet for build partners to commence the construction.'

The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in
Trade Me Property’s latest Rental Price Index is out.

'Market is crap' - house builder Classic Group drops staff numbers by 90
'We used to build 300 houses a year but we’re down to 70, 80, maybe 100.' - Cooney

Houses and jobs: Major new project to build 300 homes
At least 307 new dwellings are expected to be built on the land.

More Māori getting on property ladder on Māori land
'Any solutions to combat the housing crisis were welcome.'

The NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'
Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.

Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.

Govt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent system
Govt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.

NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'

First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate
Consortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.

JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.

Owners say dream shattered after Kāinga Ora buys 35 neighbouring homes
Homes about providing for need, Barrett Homes says.

'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k
'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'

Middlebrook Rd tagged for proposed social housing subdivision
Construction is currently under way at the site to develop an access road.