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Ree Anderson: What's needed to build homes for Auckland

The Council does not build the homes. That is the role of the private development and community housing sectors, writes Ree Anderson.

Rising tide of Auckland buyers lifts house sales

"Rockstar prices" and an influx of Aucklanders have been credited for a "massive" surge in house sales in the Bay of Plenty.

Reserve: Auckland property risk growing

New Zealand's banking system remains in good health, but heavily indebted dairy sector and heated property market are posing increasing risks to lenders.

Mark Lister: Property versus shares

The shares or property debate remains heated, especially in housing-obsessed New Zealand, writes Mark Lister. Given the one-eyed nature of many people, it's probably a somewhat futile argument.

Auckland's housing market a 'risk' to NZ economy

What $1m buys you

Million dollar-plus properties are selling at the rate of 25 a day in NZ - 22 a day in Auckland - and at nearly double the frequency of the previous year.

HRV launches lease scheme for landlords

A new housing ventilation scheme aims to improve the state of housing for rental properties.

Auckland house prices fall in October

The Auckland housing market slowed last month following the introduction of new restrictions, according to the latest industry figures.

Iwi's plans for North Shore housing land

Ngati Whatua soon to announce intensive housing proposal on North Shore holdings.

China love affair with NZ houses fading

Online property business says there has been a big drop in Chinese interest in New Zealand market.

Auckland property market losing its heat

Auckland's biggest real estate agency says median house prices dropped 1.3 per cent last month and its chief also acknowledged auction clearance rates had "slowed".

What's the deal with house prices?

Housing Minister Nick Smith has warned it is far too early to tell exactly what was going on in Auckland's pressure-cooked housing market.

QV shows Auckland house value hikes

"Massive" home valuation rises across the Auckland region pushed the average up 24.4 per cent annually to a new high of $918,153.

Auckland house asking prices take a dive

Average asking prices for Auckland homes have dropped more than $18,000 in just a month, says realestate.co.nz.

Curbs 'cooling house market'

Westpac New Zealand expects Auckland's heated housing market to cool following regulatory changes.

Govt wants review of urban planning

The Government has set its sights on New Zealand cities' urban planning rules as part of its drive to improve housing affordability.

'Roadblocks' lead to fewer Chinese buyers

Chinese buyers are showing less of an appetite for our houses, having "backed off" according to economist Tony Alexander.

'Post-RMA' process looms as govt seeks new urban planning report

Entrenched government disquiet with current urban planning practice is behind a further Productivity Commission inquiry into regulation of urban land.