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Vacant land sales soar as developers rush to cash in on housing demand

Pundits hope a jump in vacant land sales helps ease Auckland's pressing housing shortage.

Government told to 'move quickly' to address housing supply shortages

Economists do not expect house price gains to slow - or even flatten.

'We are in volatile times': Residential building drop predicted

But builders say they are busier than usual.

Birkenhead residents fight 'European hilltop village'

The council and commissioners last year agreed the development was "non-complying".

Developer fined $80,000 for illegal, unsafe Auckland apartments

The building work was discovered in 2018 when a block fell on a neighbour's roof.

Record number of home consents granted in Auckland

It reflects progress in addressing housing supply, but house prices are still on the rise.

Community Finance raises $40m for affordable homes

Community Finance has raised $40 million to invest in affordable homes.

Simon Wilson: No point in Greens being a poodle hoping to be thrown a bone

The parties of the left have a greater goal than coalition and different ways to reach it.

Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says

About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.

Muller calls out labour MPs for their 'abject failure’

Speaking with Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking new National Party leader Todd Muller called out three Labour MPs for their 'abject failure’. Audio / Newstalk ZB

First-home buyer rates rebate saved from chopping block

Many consider the policy to be a 'fizzer' with just 130 successful applications.

Local Focus: Shrink-wrap solution gives builders head start at level 3

Local construction firms ready to follow new guidelines. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Construction sector businesses get $160m+ wage grants

Builders, contractors, civil works businesses use Government support.

Auckland Council 'strongly opposes' Govt's house crisis model

The council is warning officials of the risks of disastrous housing developments.

Focus Live: Salvation Army's State of the Nation report reveals Auckland's shock housing surplus

Focus Live: Salvation Army's State of the Nation report reveals Auckland's shock housing surplus.

Fearful state house tenant ignored - until she was raped, she says

A woman told Kainga Ora she felt unsafe in her home but was only moved after a rape.

Changing face of Auckland: Swathes of state housing coming to a suburb near you

It's one of Auckland's biggest changes since World War II and it's in almost every suburb.

Kiwi company says it can build a house in under a week

Most buildings are liveable within one to three days, company says.