New measures include expanding Housing First, boosting support services, improving the efficiency of transitional housing, and strengthening MSD's role in preventing homelessness.
Politics
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West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they’re thinking of buying is at risk from liquefaction – or a host of other damaging events.
New Zealand
Thursday 1:54pm
"Housing affordability also looks a bit more comfortable now," said Cotality NZ chief property economist Kelvin Davidson.
Business
Thursday 6:00am
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the minimum value of a house that could be bought by the visa holders is $5 million – less than 1% of New Zealand's housing supply.
Mon, Sep 1
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a cash boost for regional airlines, sellers re-enter the housing market, and Donald Trump’s social media fury.
About 200 people packed out the Mt Eden Village Centre in Auckland over plans for housing intensification in the area.
Fri, Aug 29
Works to resurface and rebuild parts of Transmission Gully are planned for this summer, just three-and-a-half years after it opened.
Thu, Aug 28
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a school shooting shocks America, why housing could be the most affordable it’s been in years, and the mystery around a painting stolen by the Nazis.
Crime and Justice
The Reserve Bank has trimmed its forecast for house price growth, and says the fact that house prices aren't rising as fast as expected is weighing on the economy.
Wed, Aug 27
Homeowners are sounding the alarm about a construction company who they say took tens of thousands of dollars before its director disappeared.
Tue, Aug 26
The upgrades would allow larger cruise ships to berth in Auckland and increase New Zealand's import and export capacity, Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop said.
Thu, Aug 21
Chief executive Officer Andrew Reding said the year just ended had been one of the most demanding in recent memory.
Wed, Aug 20
The newly-released draft plans will also clamp down on new housing in areas deemed to be at risk of flood or otherwise hazard-prone.
Tue, Aug 19
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Zelensky's suit becomes hot topic at peace summit, a cold blast on the way, and Auckland FC lures new signing back home.
The traditional framework for construction defects and liability will be axed as part of legislation being introduced into Parliament next year.
Mon, Aug 18
Staff and contractors have been working to fix more than 780 faults across the road network caused by storms in June and July.
Fri, Aug 15
The original Manukau Heads Rd was impassable after a slip sent 90,000 cubic metres of soil down a hillside.
Wed, Aug 13
National house prices have dropped by more than $137,000 since late 2021 — but some locations are showing signs of a rise.
Data shows that people are willing to pay more for houses with multiple bathrooms.
Fri, Aug 8
Regulation Minister David Seymour said shrinking section sizes and the cost of living meant forcing people to put sheds in the middle of their lawn or pay for consent to store tools "doesn't make sense".
Tue, Aug 5
"A lot of people think we don't spend enough on infrastructure. We do," says Geoff Cooper.
Sun, Aug 3
"I'll do it if I think it would make a difference," Housing Minister Chris Bishop said when asked whether he'd change emergency rules.
Short-term loan structures, minimal break fees, and competitive cashback offers drove the refinancing surge, which was the largest since the Reserve Bank began tracking the data in 2017.
Wed, Jul 30
The region is in recovery mode after heavy downpours, leaving NZTA with three sites that need repair on SH60 over the Tākaka Hill.
Mon, Jul 28
Construction Minister Chris Penk said it was "frankly outrageous" how much it cost to build a house in New Zealand.
Sun, Jul 27
