Property

NZ on track to have more renters than homeowners

Fewer than half the population are likely to own a home in the next 25 years, according to new research. A Deloitte report, commissioned by Westpac, found... Read More

More home loan rate cuts - if you can get them

ASB has joined the rate cut fray, dropping all of its fixed home lending terms - but there's a warning that any rate relief will take time to filter through... Read More

Kawerau and Kaingaroa Village developments opened

New developments in the heart of North Island forestry country will reinvigorate their communities and boost economic development, Regional Development Minister... Read More

Insulation cost 'small' for standard home

Renters advocates and a builders association say the potential retraction of new insulation standards is a backwards step for the country. The government... Read More

Housing Action Plan aims to build a better future

Making sure that all people are well housed throughout the different stages of life is a key focus in Western Bay of Plenty District Council's refreshed Housing... Read More

Waihī Beach home takes supreme award

A Waihī Beach home has won the Supreme House of the Year Award at the 2024 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year... Read More

Furious father claims child almost electrocuted

A father says his three-year-old daughter is lucky to be alive after nearly being electrocuted by an extension cable. Following Herald inquiries, the product... Read More

Controlled vegetation burn in lower Kaimai range

A controlled fire on land in the lower Kaimai range is raising concerns amongst motorists driving along State Highway 29 on Sunday afternoon. 'Coming up the... Read More

Consequences for unruly Kāinga Ora tenants

Ministers are pleased to see Kāinga Ora taking a stronger approach to managing unruly, threatening or abusive tenants, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate... Read More

Water supply "back on" in Pāpāmoa

2.15pm: Water has now been turned back on for properties affected by an earlier emergency shut down in Pāpāmoa. "Great news, water is back on," says a Tauranga... Read More

Is golden age for property investment over?

Most investors buying properties now are banking on capital gains to make them pay off. But there is a warning that anyone expecting a repeat of the capital... Read More

New accessible homes built in Te Puke

Julie Davis will soon be shifting from Pāpāmoa to Te Puke - returning 'home” after 14 years. She will be moving into one of 13 new homes in Seddon... Read More