Housing
First home buyer grants demolished
The government is demolishing the first home buyers grants and shifting the money to build 1500 social houses instead. Audio
First Home Grants scrapped from today
But Housing Minister Chris Bishop has also announced $140 million in new funding for 1500 new social housing places from July next year.
How much have First Home Grants really been helping buyers?
They look like they're on the way out, but how much difference were they making?
Government killing homeownership dreams of 'an entire generation' - Hipkins
The government talks of funding social housing, while criticising Labour's spending on the same, its leader says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the government's plans to end the first home grants scheme, Taranaki businessman Bryce Barnett who donated to David Macleod says the National… Audio
Labour leader Hipkins on govt scrapping first-home grants
The Government appears to have confirmed first-home grants will be scrapped in next week's Budget. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Growth in owner-occupiers on the residential property market
Owner-occupiers eyeing greener pastures are taking on the residential property market in increasing numbers, according to a new report from Corelogic.
Government expected to scrap first-home grants
RNZ understands the government plans to get rid of first-home grants in favour of putting more money toward social housing.
Commission pushes on for taller buildings in Mt Maunganui
Six-storey buildings could be permitted after the recommendations of an independent hearing panel were rejected.
Bay of Plenty most expensive region for rent
TradeMe's latest rental price index shows the Bay of Plenty has overtaken Auckland again as the most expensive region to rent. Trade Me Property sales director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 May 2024
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who says New Zealand supports international law but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for… Audio
Labour criticises government's plan for social housing
Labour's housing spokesperson says the government is failing to do the one thing needed to address the shortage in social housing - commit to ongoing funding. Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran… Audio
PM Luxon on ICC seeking arrest warrants for Israel PM and Hamas leaders in Gaza
The Prime Minister says New Zealand supports international law, but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli and Hamas leaders. Prime Minister Chris… Audio
Child Poverty Action Group on Kāinga Ora review
The Child Poverty Action Group's has an alternative review into Kāinga Ora's financial position. Spokesperson and author of the alternative review Alan Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Scathing review clears way for overhaul at Kāinga Ora
A scathing review of Kāinga Ora has cleared the way for a major overhaul of the state housing agency. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Major shake-up in store for Kāinga Ora
State and social housing is in for a major shake-up as the coalition clears out Kāinga Ora's board and considers radically changing the agency's entire approach. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has… Audio
Kāinga Ora review: Board being replaced
The government will be expecting and demanding savings of hundreds of millions, Chris Bishop says. Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones & Andie McCombs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones & Andi McCombs discuss homelessness & Relationship and sexuality (RSE) education in schools. Ali Jones is a PR consultant, Papanui Innes… Audio
Housing Minister announces shake up for Kainga Ora
Housing Minister Chris Bishop speaks to Lisa Owen about the damning independent report into Kainga Ora and changes he's planning to make. Audio
Fears Queenstown's homeless problem is about to snowball
The town may see an influx of hundreds of people sleeping in tents this winter, advocates warn.