Property

House prices slide into summer

The residential property market's downward trajectory continues as the end of the year draws near, with home values falling further from January to November than... Read More

RMA reforms: Local voice a key concern for council

The Government's Resource Management Act reforms promise to be cheaper, faster and better but two Bay of Plenty councils have expressed their concerns about how... Read More

SH29 upgrade needed to deliver more housing

The 'failure” of Waka Kotahi to deliver transport infrastructure is causing 'serious frustration” for Tauranga City Council as it attempts to open... Read More

Council says its time to switch off the sprinkler

Summer water restrictions are now in place in Tauranga until February 28, 2023, as part of Tauranga City Council's Water Watchers Plan. Home sprinklers and irrigation... Read More

Unruly tenants: Homeowners turn to motorhomes

Private property owners are leaving their homes and moving into campervans to get away from unruly Kāinga Ora neighbours. A Christchurch woman says she sold... Read More

Emergency housing review likely to go to Cabinet

Cabinet will soon consider a report on a review of emergency housing but when it will be made public remains unknown. It follows months of ministers' reference... Read More

Te Puke listing highlights rental demand

A garage advertised as a bedroom to rent for $250 a week has highlighted the growing property crisis in the Bay of Plenty, where rentals are in short supply and... Read More

Public warning following tornado

Powerco customers in Ngātea, Kerepehi, Paeroa and surrounding areas are being urged to stay well clear of downed or low power lines after reports of a tornado... Read More

A new strategy for Pacific housing

New and existing housing initiatives are being brought together to improve home ownership for Pacific people, says Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William... Read More

Best NZ builds and renovations for 2022

Calley Homes, Urbo Homes and Framed Builders are Bay of Plenty winning builders in this year's top New Zealand build and renovations awards. Celebrating building... Read More

High rise suggestion concerns mayor

Rotorua's mayor has expressed concern a Kāinga Ora submission on a proposed district plan change could lead to six-storey buildings being zoned outside of the... Read More

Better natural hazard information for home buyers

Associate Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnulty has introduced legislation to empower councils to share better information about natural hazards with the... Read More