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Phil Twyford

New Zealand records its second highest ever net monthly migration gain; 4100 net arrivals in April
21st May 14, 10:59am
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New Zealand records its second highest ever net monthly migration gain; 4100 net arrivals in April
David Parker rejects Steven Joyce's call for Labour to quantify tradeoff between lower OCR and higher KiwiSaver contribution rate
6th May 14, 12:19pm
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David Parker rejects Steven Joyce's call for Labour to quantify tradeoff between lower OCR and higher KiwiSaver contribution rate
Nick Smith says has told Government to target housing affordability at four times income, down from seven times income in Auckland now
14th Apr 14, 11:27am
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Nick Smith says has told Government to target housing affordability at four times income, down from seven times income in Auckland now
Phil Twyford argues Labour's plan to build 100,000 houses in 10 years could cut building costs by NZ$47,000 per home
28th Mar 14, 3:01pm
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Phil Twyford argues Labour's plan to build 100,000 houses in 10 years could cut building costs by NZ$47,000 per home
Housing NZ wants to redevelop state housing stock and build smaller homes in Central, West and South Auckland, and Christchurch
5th Mar 14, 3:57pm
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Housing NZ wants to redevelop state housing stock and build smaller homes in Central, West and South Auckland, and Christchurch
Nick Smith announces trial scheme to test the quality of 500 Housing New Zealand homes
19th Feb 14, 11:03am
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Nick Smith announces trial scheme to test the quality of 500 Housing New Zealand homes
Barfoot & Thompson reports strong sales in January; median and average prices down; more houses sold in under $500,000 bracket
5th Feb 14, 11:01am
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Barfoot & Thompson reports strong sales in January; median and average prices down; more houses sold in under $500,000 bracket
Reserve Bank says that houses under construction will be exempt from the 'speed limits' on high loan-to-value ratio lending
10th Dec 13, 11:11am
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Reserve Bank says that houses under construction will be exempt from the 'speed limits' on high loan-to-value ratio lending
Labour has introduced a members' bill that would allow only New Zealand citizens and residents to buy any existing house, flat or apartment
5th Dec 13, 12:16pm
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Labour has introduced a members' bill that would allow only New Zealand citizens and residents to buy any existing house, flat or apartment
Landlord fined $60,000 for illegally converting five Auckland properties into 12 'substandard' units
11th Oct 13, 11:00am
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Landlord fined $60,000 for illegally converting five Auckland properties into 12 'substandard' units
Opposition withdraws support for legislation that will enact the Auckland Housing Accord aimed at providing 39,000 new houses in Auckland over three years
31st Jul 13, 4:52pm
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Opposition withdraws support for legislation that will enact the Auckland Housing Accord aimed at providing 39,000 new houses in Auckland over three years
Opinion: Is it politically tenable for the RBNZ to use its tool to crack down on low equity loans?
19th Jul 13, 4:55pm
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Opinion: Is it politically tenable for the RBNZ to use its tool to crack down on low equity loans?
Labour accuses PM Key of 'handing loaded gun' to RBNZ on high LVRs speed limit policy; Greens want Key to over-ride RBNZ with first home buyers exemption
16th Jul 13, 1:10pm
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Labour accuses PM Key of 'handing loaded gun' to RBNZ on high LVRs speed limit policy; Greens want Key to over-ride RBNZ with first home buyers exemption
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
Labour accuses Stats NZ of spinning building consent numbers during election campaign; But doesn't understand how to read the figures itself
9th Nov 11, 8:27am
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Labour accuses Stats NZ of spinning building consent numbers during election campaign; But doesn't understand how to read the figures itself
Election 2011 - Party Policies - Governmental Issues - Local Government
24th Jul 11, 5:21pm
Election 2011 - Party Policies - Governmental Issues - Local Government
Labour says govt leaky homes bill unfair, will ask for owners of leaky apartments to be included in move that would cost taxpayer more
7th Jul 11, 12:20pm
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Labour says govt leaky homes bill unfair, will ask for owners of leaky apartments to be included in move that would cost taxpayer more