Property

First home buyer dreams hindered by existing debt

The hopes and dreams of some wannabe first-home buyers applying for mortgages are being dashed because of credit card debt and personal loans. The First Home... Read More

NZ ranked 2nd riskiest country in the world

New Zealand is ranked as the second riskiest country in the world in a major international study released by Lloyd's of London. The report looks at non-life underinsurance... Read More

Formal apology to be made over confiscated land

The Anglican Church will be in Tauranga next month to make a formal apology for giving land gifted to it by local iwi, to the crown. On November 30 1838, local... Read More

An empty section and nowhere to go

A young couple who moved to Tauranga to start a new life have been caught up in a confused land package deal and spiralling building costs. And they now face... Read More

Plans for an eco-friendly village in Pukehina

Public submissions are now open for the Matuku Moana development in Pukehina. The development aims to be the most sustainable and ecologically friendly nature... Read More

Tauranga CBD transforming

It's out with the old and in with the new - changes are afoot for Tauranga CBD. The face of the CBD as its known is changing every day, with Tauranga Council... Read More

How to spot a healthy home - REA

Purchasing a house that's warm and dry is a priority for many property hunters, but how can buyers identify a ‘healthy' home? Real Estate Authority chief... Read More

Te Puke Post Office may be staying where it is

The Te Puke Post Office may be saved as negotiations are underway with NZ Post. The Te Puke Centre Working Group are in negotiations with New Zealand Post to... Read More

Housing First programme to end homelessness

The Housing First programme, which aims to end homelessness in Rotorua, has been launched by the Minister of Maori Development Hon Nanaia Mahuta today. The programme,... Read More

Bella Vista work continues, says council

Tauranga City Council continues in its effort in working towards a resolution for those who are affected by the Bella Vista managed subdivision on Lakes Boulevard... Read More

Bella Vista prompts new probe

Tauranga City Council has launched an investigation into their building inspection staff following the Bella Vista Homes development. Mayor Greg Brownless confirmed... Read More

HNZ tenants complain about ineffective heaters

State housing tenants are resorting to bubble-wrapping windows, using ovens as heaters and sleeping in one room to stay warm - because they say the heaters provided... Read More