Chris Hipkins talks capital gains tax, party leaders respond
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the party’s capital gains tax policy would set “better rules for the future”…
Why rising house prices are a bad thing
New Zealand needs to come to terms with the fact that rising house prices are not a good…
Two four-day closures of Brynderwyns next month
State Highway 1 is set to close at the Brynderwyn Hills over two four-day periods next month. New…
New rental listings continue to climb across the country
The number of new rental listings are now up 18% on year, according to new data from Realestate.co.nz.…
141-year-old rural hall for sale — quirks and all
Once a place of dancing, celebration, and socialising, Carterton’s Belvedere Hall is on the market. Local Democracy reporter…
Health infrastructure projects to receive Govt funding revealed
The Health Minister has announced that $100 million allocated from Budget 2025 will be used to fund 21…
Relief for neighbours as demolition begins on mouldy, abandoned Wgtn home
Steel gates, warning signs and the start of demolition works outside a mouldy, abandoned home has brought relief…
How to figure out what price to offer for your new house
If you’ve been in the market for a new home lately, you’ve probably noticed it is relatively unusual…
Govt outlines plan to help rough sleepers into social housing
The Government has outlined a plan aimed at expanding the support available for people sleeping rough and helping…
Is a soft housing market really bad for New Zealand’s economy?
The Reserve Bank has trimmed its forecast for house price growth, and says the fact that house prices…
Maps reveal new Auckland housing draft, 15 storeys around rail links
Fifteen-storey apartment towers could soon rise around select Auckland train stations in keeping with new zoning plans councillors…
Govt to rewrite liability provisions in building consents reform
New changes to speed up a “sluggish” consenting system means councils will no longer be left “footing the…