Lisa Owen interviews Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse

“So that we’ve got the levers that Government has around population, around growth and around helping out with some financing of infrastructure, which again will unlock the ability for us to develop other areas” Says REINZ figures showing only 9% of new build consents...

Housing NZ sells off ‘social’ land

The 24ha site formerly part of the Papakura army camp, between Walters Rd and McLennan Park, was bought by Housing NZ in June 2004 for $10.7 million. Its rating valuation has more than doubled to $23.4 million because of Auckland’s desperate housing shortage,...

Habitat welcomes Government housing reforms

Habitat for Humanity Acting CEO Nic Greene says the Prime Minister’s announcement this week with more detail around the Government’s plan shows it remains committed to the housing discussion and engaging with community housing providers to find solutions to housing...