Govt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent system
Govt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.
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Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change
'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly
Paul Henry explains why he's selling his 'fabulously expensive' Remuera mansion
The broadcaster says the home isn't for everybody: 'You're going to have to be rich.'
High Court to hear fight over 1920s Epsom bungalow demolition
Group appealing work because of 'precedent it could set'.
Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals
'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.
Court of Appeal rejects case over Harditex house cladding system
Appeal has involved a complete relitigation of most trial issues - decision out today.
Māori and Pasifika have been priced out of paradise
OPINION: Building new houses that are warm, dry and secure is urgent and necessary.
Willie Jackson says National takes applause for Labour's housing initiative
Labour MP accuses Government of 'spinning the stats'.
Kāinga Ora set to cut about 330 jobs amid agency overhaul
Kāinga Ora is to cut 330 jobs in a second round of restructuring amid ongoing reviews.
'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket
'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.
Private developer offers to take over stalled Kāinga Ora development
The Government has already sunk $48m into Wellington's Arlington site.
Editorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housing
OPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.
Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key
Housing crunch: ‘You can’t build them for these prices’
According to new data, it would cost about $1.5m to build a house in Auckland.
'Huge difference': Twenty-eight 'affordable' rentals to be built
'This new development will also free up much-needed rental accommodation.'
Children living in motels drops as families are moved into social housing
In eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.
Opinion: Plan Change 79 is about putting Aucklanders' safety first
OPINION: These changes are a critical way for the council to assist with driveway safety.
Parents increasingly desperate as schools accept fewer out-of-zone students
Applications are up but schools are accepting fewer students.
Prime house site or land for disabled workers? Charity makes hard decision
The prime Whangārei site is to be sold so CCS Disability Action can continue its work.
Mary Holm: How to split your mortgage when refixing
OPINION: With interest rates on the way down, what should you do?
Eleven most important topics before picking a builder: G.J. Gardner chief
'In a challenging economy, it pays to ask a few challenging questions.'
'It's scary out there' - tenants say rent prices too high
At the end of last year, rents were increasing at a rate of more than 7% a year.
'In the mood to buy again': Rise in house sales as interest rates drop
Buyers 'in the mood to buy again' in Hawke’s Bay.
'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homes
The development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.
Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments
Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.
Wanaka St opening
Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora
Fourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairs
An owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.
Electricity fault at Du Val-developed Manukau high-rise
Lakewood Plaza power outage being treated 'with the utmost of urgency',
PM announces drop in Auckland CBD crime rates after overnight police ride-along
The level of crime, particularly in Auckland, was a major election issue last year.
Your gas stove could be making your asthma worse
Living in a household that uses gas can come with health implications. Here's what to do.
Housing market still flat despite OCR cut
Activity is expected to strengthen over the rest of the year as interest rates fall.
'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in Rotorua
Rotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.