Productivity Commission
Government issues paper released for comment on why it costs so much to build a house in New Zealand
11th May 13, 11:58am
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Government issues paper released for comment on why it costs so much to build a house in New Zealand
The Labour Party sides with Auckland Council in housing dispute with Housing Minister Nick Smith, calls for donations to fund more billboards
12th Apr 13, 12:07pm
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The Labour Party sides with Auckland Council in housing dispute with Housing Minister Nick Smith, calls for donations to fund more billboards
The 'stranglehold' of Auckland's existing metropolitan urban limit must be 'smashed' for housing to be made affordable, Nick Smith says
7th Mar 13, 10:13am
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The 'stranglehold' of Auckland's existing metropolitan urban limit must be 'smashed' for housing to be made affordable, Nick Smith says
Govt looks to change how local councils charge development contributions for new sections after 360% rise in 10 years
11th Feb 13, 10:05am
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Govt looks to change how local councils charge development contributions for new sections after 360% rise in 10 years
BNZ's Andrew Thorburn hits out at 'fundamental anomalies' of tax system that favour residential property and says lack of leadership is main problem in housing affordability 'crisis'
16th Nov 12, 5:17pm
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BNZ's Andrew Thorburn hits out at 'fundamental anomalies' of tax system that favour residential property and says lack of leadership is main problem in housing affordability 'crisis'
Gareth Morgan's "blindingly obvious" five point housing plan for New Zealand. Your view?
6th Nov 12, 3:05pm
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Gareth Morgan's "blindingly obvious" five point housing plan for New Zealand. Your view?
Dominant drivers of NZ house prices are on demand side - tax settings, interest rates, and inflation expectations - Westpac economists say
5th Nov 12, 4:30pm
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Dominant drivers of NZ house prices are on demand side - tax settings, interest rates, and inflation expectations - Westpac economists say
Auckland Deputy Mayor eyes going up in the city, different range of housing, & releasing land on the edges; 'Never a better time for apartment building'
30th Oct 12, 8:56am
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Auckland Deputy Mayor eyes going up in the city, different range of housing, & releasing land on the edges; 'Never a better time for apartment building'
Government releases response to Productivity Commission's housing affordability report
29th Oct 12, 3:11pm
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Government releases response to Productivity Commission's housing affordability report
Govt to release response to housing affordability report later today; To focus on development costs, land supply, Finance Minister English says
29th Oct 12, 7:48am
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Govt to release response to housing affordability report later today; To focus on development costs, land supply, Finance Minister English says
No quick fixes for complex, deep-seated and serious housing affordability issues, Finance Minister English says; Eyes response to Productivity Commission
24th Oct 12, 11:26am
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No quick fixes for complex, deep-seated and serious housing affordability issues, Finance Minister English says; Eyes response to Productivity Commission
Why the Productivity Commission recommends against an Australia-New Zealand monetary union; Would require political union
18th Sep 12, 8:04am
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Why the Productivity Commission recommends against an Australia-New Zealand monetary union; Would require political union
Treasury asks for ideas on what topics the Productivity Commission should investigate next
11th Sep 12, 10:43am
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Treasury asks for ideas on what topics the Productivity Commission should investigate next
Councils need to regulate, plan, to allow for more affordable housing, Finance Minister English says; 'Govt won't be increasing subsidies, tax breaks to help home buyers'
21st Aug 12, 11:18am
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Councils need to regulate, plan, to allow for more affordable housing, Finance Minister English says; 'Govt won't be increasing subsidies, tax breaks to help home buyers'
Treasury says NZ housing market pickup due to Canty, Auckland markets as demand rises, but supply doesn't respond; Raises house price rise pick
6th Aug 12, 3:18pm
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Treasury says NZ housing market pickup due to Canty, Auckland markets as demand rises, but supply doesn't respond; Raises house price rise pick
Wholesale changes to how government approaches housing affordability as it drops helping demand and focusses on supply side
27th Jul 12, 3:01pm
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Wholesale changes to how government approaches housing affordability as it drops helping demand and focusses on supply side
Productivity Commission asks: Is variation in council regulation good or bad? Does it impose costs on businesses? What should change?
6th Jul 12, 1:54pm
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Productivity Commission asks: Is variation in council regulation good or bad? Does it impose costs on businesses? What should change?
Record Auckland house prices mean more land needs to be released to help younger generations buy homes, ACT leader John Banks says
4th Jul 12, 7:26pm
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Record Auckland house prices mean more land needs to be released to help younger generations buy homes, ACT leader John Banks says
BusinessDesk: Productivity Commission recommends clampdown on price fixing by shipping lines
24th Apr 12, 11:35am
BusinessDesk: Productivity Commission recommends clampdown on price fixing by shipping lines
Productivity Commission eyes fixes for govt rent subsidy that could cost taxpayers NZ$2.2 bln in 2016, almost twice what it costs now
12th Apr 12, 2:40pm
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Productivity Commission eyes fixes for govt rent subsidy that could cost taxpayers NZ$2.2 bln in 2016, almost twice what it costs now
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
BusinessDesk: Trans-Tasman push for CER’s 'next big thing' starts
4th Apr 12, 6:02pm
BusinessDesk: Trans-Tasman push for CER’s 'next big thing' starts
Council development levies, urban planning, building consent and inspection processes set to fall under Productivity Commission spotlight
27th Mar 12, 12:30pm
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Council development levies, urban planning, building consent and inspection processes set to fall under Productivity Commission spotlight
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
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