New factsheets show extent of crisis in regions

Factsheets for 11 regions are now available on the Ministry of Social Development website and contain the latest data – including regionally-specific public housing supply figures, government support, transitional housing and numbers on the public housing waiting list...

The future of NZ housing is prefabs, and 180,000 ‘tiny’ homes

On Thursday, Prefab NZ, an industry association of housing prefabricators, will release a report into the industry’s capacity to turn out houses for Kiwibuild. It will also launch a nationwide competition seeking a design for a tiny one to two bedroom house plan...

​ Fast track for Tauriko West

The Minister for the Environment, David Parker issued his direction to Bay of Plenty Regional Council last week on the steps to be taken to amend the urban limits and allow for urban development of land at Tauriko West. Tauriko West, on the edge of Tauranga, is the...

Building begins on 82 state houses in New Lynn

“This project is a great example of how Housing NZ is redeveloping its aging stock to provide modern, warm and dry homes that fully utilise Crown land. “When finished, this redevelopment will house up to 292 Aucklanders. These homes will be designed and built to...

New National leader says there is a housing crisis in NZ

Simon Bridges was named the new leader of the National Party yesterday, while Paula Bennett was reinstalled as deputy leader. Speaking to Morning Report today, Mr Bridges said he had inherited a strong team and there would be little fundamental changes to the way the...

10-year plan seeks to deliver on Wellington’s housing vision

Mayor Lester says the Council’s plan contains a raft of short, medium and long-term housing initiatives to address the complex housing issue. “In a city with a growing population we want to make sure that all our residents not only have homes, but that they have homes...