Housing Affordability
PM John Key denies market failure in housing affordability; says housing cheaper in NZ than Australia; says young NZers should thank National for its leadership and low rates
23rd Jul 12, 7:42am
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PM John Key denies market failure in housing affordability; says housing cheaper in NZ than Australia; says young NZers should thank National for its leadership and low rates
Labour follows Greens in attacking 'landlord subsidy' Accommodation Supplement; ACT claims Labour attacking landlords, wants more land supply
16th Jul 12, 5:52pm
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Labour follows Greens in attacking 'landlord subsidy' Accommodation Supplement; ACT claims Labour attacking landlords, wants more land supply
We are world leaders in a policy that is downright misleading, says Bernard Hickey. It's time to focus on new monetary tools. Your view?
24th Jun 12, 10:05am
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We are world leaders in a policy that is downright misleading, says Bernard Hickey. It's time to focus on new monetary tools. Your view?
Productivity Commission recommends immediate release of land for residential development in Auckland, Christchurch, in final housing affordability report
11th Apr 12, 11:10am
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Productivity Commission recommends immediate release of land for residential development in Auckland, Christchurch, in final housing affordability report
Productivity Commission's final housing affordability report to look familiar to draft, but more emphasis in some areas
26th Mar 12, 5:31pm
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Productivity Commission's final housing affordability report to look familiar to draft, but more emphasis in some areas
Auckland needs cheaper new homes built as affordability worsens, Department of Building and Housing says
20th Mar 12, 12:29pm
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Auckland needs cheaper new homes built as affordability worsens, Department of Building and Housing says
Productivity Commission’s latest gig to look at local govt productivity, regulation, and what central govt could do; MULs in sights again
20th Mar 12, 9:23am
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Productivity Commission’s latest gig to look at local govt productivity, regulation, and what central govt could do; MULs in sights again
Bernard Hickey sees a massive opportunity in two of our most intractable problems. How do you see it?
19th Feb 12, 12:05pm
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Bernard Hickey sees a massive opportunity in two of our most intractable problems. How do you see it?
A comprehensive tax on capital would put a lid on housing speculation, says Gareth Morgan. Your view?
1st Feb 12, 12:05am
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A comprehensive tax on capital would put a lid on housing speculation, says Gareth Morgan. Your view?
Govt unlikely to ramp up state house building this term, but will work with community sector on social housing programme, PM Key says
20th Dec 11, 10:18am
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Govt unlikely to ramp up state house building this term, but will work with community sector on social housing programme, PM Key says
PM Key likes affordability report, notes good points made on need to release more land, indicates not keen for more changes for rental investment
19th Dec 11, 7:48am
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PM Key likes affordability report, notes good points made on need to release more land, indicates not keen for more changes for rental investment
All the Productivity Commission needed to say in its housing affordability report: 'Quit whining about tax; It's land supply, stupid'
16th Dec 11, 4:07pm
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All the Productivity Commission needed to say in its housing affordability report: 'Quit whining about tax; It's land supply, stupid'
Productivity Commission wants more land for home building, puts tax changes in 'too hard' basket in draft report on housing affordability
16th Dec 11, 11:59am
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Productivity Commission wants more land for home building, puts tax changes in 'too hard' basket in draft report on housing affordability
Accommodation Supplement: Landlord subsidy punching a big hole in govt books due to unaffordable housing, or an essential benefit?
7th Dec 11, 4:12pm
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Accommodation Supplement: Landlord subsidy punching a big hole in govt books due to unaffordable housing, or an essential benefit?
Housing costs growing faster than incomes as renters hit by 6.6 % of hikes in two years, Household Economic Survey shows. Your experience?
25th Nov 11, 3:05pm
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Housing costs growing faster than incomes as renters hit by 6.6 % of hikes in two years, Household Economic Survey shows. Your experience?
Further improvements to NZ's balance sheet needed before there's a sustained pick-up in national property market, ANZ says
21st Oct 11, 12:06pm
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Further improvements to NZ's balance sheet needed before there's a sustained pick-up in national property market, ANZ says
Leader Phil Goff says Labour's pledge to buy land for 1,500 sections an attempt to help keep a lid on Christchurch land prices
20th Sep 11, 7:57am
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Leader Phil Goff says Labour's pledge to buy land for 1,500 sections an attempt to help keep a lid on Christchurch land prices
Labour's Goff calls on govt to ensure sufficient new land supply in Christchurch to meet demand from residents facing higher property prices than payouts
12th Sep 11, 3:30pm
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Labour's Goff calls on govt to ensure sufficient new land supply in Christchurch to meet demand from residents facing higher property prices than payouts
ACT leader Brash hits out at KiwiSaver and urban limits; says raise pension age; get rid of youth minimum wage, ETS and RMA. Your view?
25th Aug 11, 10:48am
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ACT leader Brash hits out at KiwiSaver and urban limits; says raise pension age; get rid of youth minimum wage, ETS and RMA. Your view?
Sort out housing supply issues by looking at construction costs to make biggest impact on housing affordability, RBNZ says
23rd Aug 11, 12:20pm
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Sort out housing supply issues by looking at construction costs to make biggest impact on housing affordability, RBNZ says
BNZ's Tony Alexander says 'open up the fringes' for affordable housing, but doesn't think Kiwis are likely to vote for the idea
25th Jul 11, 12:46pm
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BNZ's Tony Alexander says 'open up the fringes' for affordable housing, but doesn't think Kiwis are likely to vote for the idea
Productivity Commission asks for submissions on housing affordability, looks at land supply, construction costs, taxes, credit availability
22nd Jun 11, 2:00pm
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Productivity Commission asks for submissions on housing affordability, looks at land supply, construction costs, taxes, credit availability
PM Key welcomes house price investigation, but says housing much more affordable now than under previous Labour govt
4th Apr 11, 6:43pm
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PM Key welcomes house price investigation, but says housing much more affordable now than under previous Labour govt
Productivity Commission's first tasks to investigate housing affordability, international freight services. Your view?
31st Mar 11, 10:21am
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Productivity Commission's first tasks to investigate housing affordability, international freight services. Your view?
Govt eyes public-private partnerships for housing along the lines of a Westpac-led Sydney project
25th Mar 11, 3:59pm
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Govt eyes public-private partnerships for housing along the lines of a Westpac-led Sydney project