Tag: housing
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New Zealand Home Consents Drop 3.8 Percent Annually
Aotearoa New Zealand saw a 3.8 percent decrease in new home consents in the year ending May 2025, with a total of 33,530 homes approved, according to Stats NZ. Despite this dip compared to the previous year, the numbers have…
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New Zealand Housing Density Increases, Affordability Still a Challenge
A report released today by Stats NZ reveals shifts in New Zealand's housing landscape, marked by increased density and a rise in multi-unit homes. While home ownership has improved, affordability remains a significant hurdle for many. The report, titled *Housing…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Book Disposal, Drone Incident, and Housing Case
RNZ is reporting that a second-hand bookstore owner in New Zealand is upset over the National Library's plan to dispose of half a million books. It said the library claims it has been trying to re-home the books since 2018,…
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New Zealand Home Consents Drop 17% in April 2025
New Zealand's Stats NZ reported a 17% decrease in new home consents for April 2025 compared to April 2024, with a total of 2,418 new homes consented. According to economic indicators spokesperson Michelle Feyen, the decline may be attributed to…
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NZ Budget 2025: New Housing Investment Approach
A new housing investment approach, outlined in Budget 2025, aims to deliver appropriate housing solutions to the right people, according to Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. The plan includes a new Flexible Fund and increased…
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Hawke’s Bay to Receive 150 New Social Homes
Hawke’s Bay will receive 150 new social homes through a community-led initiative, according to Housing Minister Chris Bishop. The project, funded by the Government's $140 million investment in Budget 2024, aims to deliver 1,500 new social homes nationwide via Community…
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