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Housing Affordability

Labour leader Shearer visits 'affordable housing' project; Each 4-bedroom unit built for NZ$300-350k, valued at NZ$495k
21st Nov 12, 5:10pm
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Labour leader Shearer visits 'affordable housing' project; Each 4-bedroom unit built for NZ$300-350k, valued at NZ$495k
Govt needs to restrict foreign buyers of NZ property, Green Party says, following real estate agent concerns in Auckland
21st Nov 12, 11:06am
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Govt needs to restrict foreign buyers of NZ property, Green Party says, following real estate agent concerns in Auckland
Labour promises to build 100,000 homes in ten years at NZ$300,000 each; Will work with private sector, community agencies, local govt
19th Nov 12, 7:19am
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Labour promises to build 100,000 homes in ten years at NZ$300,000 each; Will work with private sector, community agencies, local govt
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'
Housing Minister Heatley eyes 500-600 homes at Hobsonville to be sold for NZ$485,000 or less; 'Considered more affordable in Auckland context'
16th Nov 12, 1:52pm
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Housing Minister Heatley eyes 500-600 homes at Hobsonville to be sold for NZ$485,000 or less; 'Considered more affordable in Auckland context'
Shearer: No leadership challenge; Weekend party conference a chance to tout policies; Labour eyes shift on KiwiSaver first home deposit restrictions
13th Nov 12, 11:42am
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Shearer: No leadership challenge; Weekend party conference a chance to tout policies; Labour eyes shift on KiwiSaver first home deposit restrictions
Gareth Morgan accuses the RBNZ of being an 'intellectual sloth' and says the 'last two Governors and RB Boards should have been sacked for incompetence'. Your view?
9th Nov 12, 12:01pm
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Gareth Morgan accuses the RBNZ of being an 'intellectual sloth' and says the 'last two Governors and RB Boards should have been sacked for incompetence'. Your view?
National residential property values push on above the 2007 market peak led by Auckland and Christchurch, QV says
8th Nov 12, 12:40pm
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National residential property values push on above the 2007 market peak led by Auckland and Christchurch, QV says
Gareth Morgan responds to the critics of his five-point plan for housing. Your view?
8th Nov 12, 10:48am
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Gareth Morgan responds to the critics of his five-point plan for housing. Your view?
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
House prices in Auckland, Canterbury to keep rising due to supply constraints, ASB economists say after figures showing both firm sellers' markets
2nd Nov 12, 10:12am
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House prices in Auckland, Canterbury to keep rising due to supply constraints, ASB economists say after figures showing both firm sellers' markets
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
Bernard Hickey reviews the tough choices facing Auckland if it is to build affordable housing for 300,000+ more people and says current homeowners will have to accept big changes. Your view?
28th Oct 12, 10:05am
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Bernard Hickey reviews the tough choices facing Auckland if it is to build affordable housing for 300,000+ more people and says current homeowners will have to accept big changes. Your view?
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
Nagging voices of success; Dodging financial bullets; Affordability; Passionate about your work; Infrastructure investments
25th Sep 12, 10:53am
by Amanda Morrall
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Nagging voices of success; Dodging financial bullets; Affordability; Passionate about your work; Infrastructure investments
Mayor Len Brown launches Auckland's economic development strategy calling for less property speculation and more focus on exporting high value goods
14th Sep 12, 4:32pm
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Mayor Len Brown launches Auckland's economic development strategy calling for less property speculation and more focus on exporting high value goods
The central Auckland first home buyer's new first 'house': A two-bedroom brick and tile unit for more than NZ$500,000
11th Sep 12, 12:01pm
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The central Auckland first home buyer's new first 'house': A two-bedroom brick and tile unit for more than NZ$500,000
Rodney Dickens warns of the bear trap awaiting unwary home buyers who gear to the max encouraged by low mortgage interest rates
5th Sep 12, 10:24am
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Rodney Dickens warns of the bear trap awaiting unwary home buyers who gear to the max encouraged by low mortgage interest rates
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'
Memo to Graeme and Bill: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results
12th Aug 12, 10:05am
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Memo to Graeme and Bill: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results
Govt reviewing Accommodation Supplement rent subsidy, Housing Minister Heatley says; Govt wants to get land prices, section sizes under control
30th Jul 12, 8:05am
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Govt reviewing Accommodation Supplement rent subsidy, Housing Minister Heatley says; Govt wants to get land prices, section sizes under control
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