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Southland Takes Top Spot In ASB’s Latest Economic Regional Scoreboard
Wed, 3 Jul 2024 08:47:40 +1200 | ASB
Despite a modest increase in housing prices and a slight uptick in retail volumes, a cooling labour market and soft migration figures suggest the challenges of previous quarters remain throughout the country.More >>
Annual Number Of Homes Consented Down 23 Percent
Tue, 2 Jul 2024 12:04:35 +1200 | Stats NZ
There were 34,851 new homes consented in the year ended May 2024, down 23 percent compared with the year ended May 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.More >>
Auckland Housing Market Remains In Recovery Mode
Tue, 2 Jul 2024 11:07:59 +1200 | Barfoot and Thompson
The arrival of winter had no impact on the Auckland housing market in June with sales prices edging higher than those in May. More >>
City Mission Apartments Not To Blame For Auckland's Crime Rates - Residents
Mon, 1 Jul 2024 12:41:49 +1200 | RNZ
Those living at the apartments say it's their second chance after being homeless, and "you can't do a witch hunt." More >>
Budgeting Pressure Relief For Renters
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:36:18 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Restoring the brightline test to two years will help increase the supply of residential property putting downward pressure on rent, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
Mount Maunganui’s Building Heights Set To Rise
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:05:39 +1200 | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Six-story buildings will be permitted in downtown Mount Maunganui after the Minister released his decision on controversial planning rules for the area. More >>
NZ’s Largest Property, Construction & Business Orgs Call On Govt To Improve Buildings Under Emissions Reduction Plan
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:14:06 +1200 | NZGBC
The letter is signed by 50 industry bodies and companies including BRANZ, CIBSE, Engineering NZ, New Zealand Institute of Architects, Sustainable Business Council, Infrastructure New Zealand, and the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC).More >>
REINZ Reports Lifestyle Property Market Shows Resilience With Increased Sales & Stable Prices Lifestyle Property Sales
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:54:51 +1200 | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has released its latest data on the lifestyle property market, revealing encouraging trends in sales and pricing for the three months ending May 2024.More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand’s National Writer-residency Organisation Announces Its 2025 Writers In Residence Programme
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:45:32 +1200 | Michael King Writers'Centre
The Michael King Writers Centre is pleased to announce that next year’s programme of residencies at the historic Signalman’s House on Takarunga Mt Victoria in Devonport, Auckland, is now open for applications.More >>
Michael King Writers' Centre Residencies 2025 Applications Are Now Open
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:01:01 +1200 | Michael King Writers'Centre
The Michael King Writers Centre is pleased to announce that next year’s programme of residencies at the historic Signalman’s House on Takarunga Mt Victoria in Devonport, Auckland, is now open for applications. More >>
Build To Rent Bill Passes First Reading
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:46:32 +1200 | New Zealand Government
The Overseas Investment (Build To Rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading this evening, Housing and Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop says.More >>
‘Granny Flat’ Change Comes With Risks
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:55:39 +1200 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's councils are following proposed "granny flat" legislation with interest. More >>
Fast-Track Consent For Frankton Worker Accommodation Granted
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:48:28 +1200 | Environmental Protection Authority
The project involves constructing seven to eight buildings with a total of 554 units to be used as temporary accommodation for the local workforce. It will include communal facilities, infrastructure and landscaping.More >>
Community Invited To Comment On Proposed Transfer Of Elderly Housing Units
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:31:19 +1200 | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Anyone with an interest in the provision of elderly housing in the district is encouraged to provide feedback on proposals by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) to transfer nine dedicated units it currently manages to the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing ...More >>
Alchemy Plumbing Advances Home Comfort With Essential Installations
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:11:45 +1200 | Alchemy Plumbing
Alchemy Plumbing is making significant strides in enhancing the quality of living for homeowners in Hawke's Bay with essential home installations aimed at improving home functionality and comfort.More >>
Earthquake-prone Building Rules Under Review
Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:02:58 +1200 | Property and Build
The Government has announced an extensive review of the management of seismic risk in existing buildings to ensure it is being managed effectively and in a workable, proportionate way.More >>
Battle To Find A Place To Live In Idyllic Coastal Town
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:32:05 +1200 | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A lack of rental accommodation has been blamed for limiting the growth of a coastal Southland town where holiday homes are king. More >>
'Renting Is Very Expensive' - NZ's Global Distinction
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:01:27 +1200 | RNZ
Solo mum Cara says rent has been as much as half her income. Data shows she's not alone. More >>
Granny Flat Change Could Make Home Ownership More Obtainable, Supporters Say
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:45:16 +1200 | RNZ
Excitement is building among tiny home fans and builders ahead of an overhaul of the rules. More >>
Scrutiny Week From The Outside: Chris Bishop Plans To Review Housing Support But With No Funding For More State Housing
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:10:12 +1200 | Public Housing Futures
Budget 2024 commitment only 1500 new homes to be provided by Community Housing Providers over two years from 2025 with no new funding for Kāinga Ora state homes, despite waitlists of 25,000 householdsMore >>
