Falling food prices win one battle - but war on inflation goes on
On the path to lower inflation, a few nasty surprises could still trip us up.
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Mortgage rates north of 6 per cent are yet to be felt by around half of ASB customers.
Rotorua councillors vote to keep reserve previously marked for public housing
Land valued at $2 million could be used to help fill a sportsfield deficit instead.
‘Pitiful’ lack of progress in $1 billion infrastructure fund
"It’s pitiful under-delivery. It makes KiwiBuild look successful."
'Truly exceptional': Hastings country lodge wins supreme award
The lodge stands as a testament to the 'synergy achieved through collaboration'.
Massive residential development in central Queenstown
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Residents fear being forced from their homes
'I’m actually staggered that mandatory acquisition can happen in New Zealand.'
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Auckland has pressing knowledge, skills and innovation deficits, says Mark Thomas.
NZ's newest city: When we will be able to move to Drury East?
The Drury East developers are thinking decades ahead for the project's future.
Ngarimu Blair: Kāinga Ora's Greys Ave living is not black and white for our whānau
OPINION: Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki understand the importance of a kāinga, a home to people.
Iwi plans to import transportable homes for Māori living in 'appalling' conditions
The homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.
Inside billionaires' mega-makeover for $39.3m mansion
Faux British country/Camelot style gone as the changes bring more moody, minimalist flair.
Mary Holm: Should I pay off the mortgage or put all my money into KiwiSaver?
OPINION: When the division of an estate comes between families.
Top scientist posts anti-Govt views on social media
Murry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.
Neighbours at war over risk to sea view
Cross leases may become popular as a way to stop new developments popping up next door.
'We've come a long way': 42 Kāinga Ora homes built for families
Housing Minister Megan Woods opened the development.
Developer proposes housing for Awatoto sea front
The development would be along State Highway 51, at Awatoto.
Auckland house prices fell nearly $1000 a day from June to July
Sales numbers up, but prices falling back.
'It’s a bombing run': War has broken out between Auckland's mayor and the Housing Minister
Relations between Auckland Council and the Government have hit a new low.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare v Auckland Council on land plan
Strategy 'has significant implications for our plans for our growth in New Zealand'.
Auckland apartment owners shocked by rates bill showing $10,000 increase
The homeowners were told to pay up on the $14,000 bill and ask questions later.
'Lost opportunity': Plans to sell ‘critical’ CBD education centre under fire
The centre was to be part of a future Knowledge Precinct but could become housing.
Sagging ceiling, rotting windows: School trust board ordered to lower rent for flat that was in 'bad state'
The board, chaired by an Anglican bishop, tried to charge $800 per week for two bedrooms.
Lives of 50,000 retirement village residents could change in proposed shakeup
"We’re very pleased with this as a starting point as well as the tenor of the proposals."
Inside Kāinga Ora's 'village' in the middle of Auckland city
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Teresa White: 80 per cent of all attachment orders collected from beneficiaries
MSD attachment orders just keep punishing the poor and Māori.
Waka Kotahi opposes Central Otago housing plan
Transport agency cites climate change concerns and isolated location.
Borrowers forced to dig deeper as home loan test interest rates jump again
One bank is now testing at over 9 per cent.
Where Auckland rents spiralled fastest: Average now $642/week
Steep rises in an area where many can’t afford to own homes, so are long-term tenants.
'I feel quite powerless': Mouldy, damp rentals causing anxiety
Landlords are quick to hike rents but slow to fix homes, according to a new report.
'Taken off like a rocket': Mould thriving in Auckland homes
Experts say the wet weather has provided ideal conditions for mould take hold.
Missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao: Govt authority to raise safety topic
"The safety of all licensees is incredibly important to the authority."