The opposition has previously derided the changes as "landlord tax cuts," but now Chris Hipkins says he won't change the rules if elected.
Politics
Monday 5:43pm
People whose homes overlook Sunset Beach are urging the Waikato District Council to help cover the $60,000 needed each year to maintain the seawall.
New Zealand
Sun, Sep 20
Parliament unanimously passed legislation yesterday reforming the building system.
Sat, Sep 19
The proposed tower would be built in the town centre, between the car park and tennis courts, despite two existing towers already standing within 200m of the site.
Fri, Sep 18
Australian interest in New Zealand property has surged, with searches by Australia-based buyers up 190% year-on-year in August, according to Realestate.co.nz.
A major Auckland property developer doesn’t believe there will be a single new apartment built in the short term because of the government’s proposal.
A group of residents from the Raureka and Camberley area are fighting Kāinga Ora and the Hastings District Council over a housing development.
Development levies to be permitted for water supply, wastewater, stormwater, transport, reserves, and community infrastructure.
Wed, Sep 16
DIA chief executive Paul James said the department had recently received engineering advice relating to "specific floors" of the building.
Mon, Sep 14
KiwiSaver first-home withdrawals have reached record levels, while first home buyers become an increasingly active group in the housing market.
Sat, Sep 12
Derek McInnes says he couldn't cook, boil water for tea, or use his CPAP machine – with the council now saying water tankers are available.
Wed, Sep 9
The 97-year-old Alfredton bridge was closed in April when engineers found cracking within the structure of the critical route east of Eketāhuna.
Low-profile, high-net wealth Kiwis are competing with international buyers spending millions of dollars on luxuries properties.
Tue, Sep 8
If re-elected, the party would lift the income cap for the government's First Home Loan scheme to $300,000, National housing spokesperson Chris Bishop announced today.
Sun, Sep 6
All five of New Zealand's major banks lifted their variable rates by 25 basis points – in step with the OCR.
Business
Thu, Sep 3
Up until now rural New Zealanders have often been unable to use the first-home withdrawal because of a typical housing arrangement on the farm where they are working.
Wed, Sep 2
Economists expect another 25-point hike to the highest level in more than a year, though Kiwibank says the economy is too weak to justify further tightening.
A private plan change paving the way for a new Mitre 10 will also fund the Waikato town's first traffic lights since the 1990s.
Fri, Aug 28
High Country business tackles the district’s housing shortage head-on by securing rental accommodation for its growing workforce.
"We couldn't be in a better position for opening," officials say.
Wed, Aug 26
Improvements sought for consenting, liability, and building warranties as total construction activity hits lowest level in 10 years.
Fri, Aug 21
The notice, announced on Friday afternoon, covers all residents west of Taupō in the affected zone.
MBIE says rentals must have basic cooking facilities after the Auckland ad said cooking and laundry were barred.
Mon, Aug 17
The findings from a Renters United survey were released on Saturday, with concerns also raised about a lack of oversight and accountability for landlords and property managers.
Sun, Aug 16
Salaries are outpacing the main centres and job growth is four times the national average — here's what's driving the turnaround.
Sat, Aug 15
