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‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workers
Market rent is $650 per week; these homes will rent for $520, saving $6760 annually.

Tokoroa receives biggest housing boost since the 1970s
Strathmore Park is expected to deliver 187 homes in stages.

Property Insider: Precinct’s twin-skyscraper plans; Goodman moving; Beca to show off new office
When might get the contract to build New Zealand's two tallest new skyscrapers?

Liam Dann: Can the economy recover in time to save Luxon?
OPINION: Economists say the recovery is under way but the public aren't feeling it yet.

‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand mining
Economist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.

Wellington castle with colourful past for sale
The agent says it could be an ambassadorial residence, wellness centre or function venue.

New stats: Kiwi exodus continues but has the brain drain peaked?
New data shows the trend for Kiwis heading offshore has moderated.

How Māori economy grew to $126b, redefining NZ’s economic landscape
Māori workers now hold more high-skilled jobs, rising to 46% in 2023.

IMF cautions Govt against pushing Reserve Bank too hard
Organisation releases findings of NZ economy review.

Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'

‘Some of the worst’ properties ‘ever seen’: Landlords fined after evicting unhappy tenants
Landlords must pay $25,900 and face a six-year restraining order.

‘Very vulnerable’: Calls for govt help as homelessness surges 53%
Support agencies see increased demand; emergency housing numbers have dropped.

Were these public sector leaders pressured out of their jobs? – Audrey Young
OPINION: Sir Brian Roche says he'd call out political pressure on public service leaders.

Letters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainable
OPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.

‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housing
Homelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.

Beachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai Links
The unusual home is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape.

‘Dared to journey’ - two Wellington architects win NZIA top honour
'Radical sustainability of exploring bi-cultural collaboration' cited in win.

Inside Economics: Why is the housing recovery taking so long? And what’s shrinking NZ’s current account deficit?
Is falling migration stalling the house price recovery?

Wealthy townhouse developer linked to ‘premier’ Wellington site
The former Teacher's Training College in Karori has sat empty for nearly a decade.

Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after terrorising community, shooting four cats
The man harassed children, neighbours, tradesmen and blocked roads with his wheelchair.

Government wants more homes built: New data shows 7.2% annual decline
Minister Chris Penk says Govt 'focused on making it easier, cheaper to build homes'.