Building begins on 82 state houses in New Lynn

Mar 2, 2018 | News

“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...

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

Mar 1, 2018 | News

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...

New National leader says there is a housing crisis in NZ

Mar 1, 2018 | News

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...

The state of our homes

Feb 19, 2018 | News

The General Social Survey (GSS), undertaken every two years, asks questions about the well-being of thousands of New Zealanders, and in 2018 will include questions around housing. In addition, this year’s General Social Survey will ask participants in at least 400...

Salvation Army report paints picture of growing inequality

Feb 14, 2018 | News

“The failures of the neoliberal policies by successive Governments of the past few decades are highlighted in this report. The supposed growth of GDP has not translated into substantial income growth, with benefit levels only marginally rising by 6% for sole...