Annual home consents in New Zealand plummet by 25%

New Zealand has seen a significant drop in the number of new homes consented in the year ended March 2024, with figures declining by...

New Zealand welcomes overseas investment in Build to Rent housing

In a move aimed at addressing the shortage of quality rental housing, New Zealand has opened its doors wider to overseas investment in the...

Funding freeze threatens social housing developments, Labour warns

Labour's Housing spokesperson, Kieran McAnulty, on Tuesday voiced strong criticism over the Coalition Government's refusal to commit to long-term funding for social housing,...

Enhanced legal protections set for apartment owners in latest housing law update

Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced further legal reforms aimed at bolstering protections for apartment owners and potential buyers in New Zealand, according to...

Government announces measures to expedite building consent processes

In a bid to tackle the protracted delays in the building consent system, the New Zealand government, under the stewardship of Building and Construction...

Coalition accused of exacerbating poverty through state housing evictions

In a sharp criticism issued yesterday, Tamatha Paul, the Green Party's spokesperson on housing, accused the coalition government of exacerbating poverty and trauma...

Combating New Zealand's economic woes through prudent policy and informed consumer choices

New Zealand is grappling with a series of interconnected economic challenges, including soaring inflation, increased debt servicing costs, and sector-specific pressures.

Inflation in New...

Government increases support for first-time home buyers

New Zealand's Housing Minister, Dr Megan Woods, announced today that the government is implementing changes to First Home Grants and Loans to...