Housing sector working in silos – Property Council boss

A new study reveals none of the country’s main property markets are considered affordable anymore. The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability report released today shows New Zealand continues to be one of the most unaffordable countries in the...

​Less than 6 months to insulate rentals or face a $4000 fine

Any landlords who still don’t comply after paying the penalty, may face further action according to MBIE. Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive at REINZ says: “From 1 July 2019 ceiling and underfloor insulation will be compulsory in all rental homes across New Zealand. That...

City Mission Getting Ready for NZ’s Biggest Christmas Lunch

Two thousand guests are expected at Spark Arena on Christmas day for the annual City Mission lunch. The Mission team’s been planning the event for months, hundreds of volunteer hours have already been racked up with a further 500 volunteers set to help host on the...