Local government
Labour offers to support Government's bill restricting local government development contributions in move to help affordability
1st Jul 14, 11:50am
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Labour offers to support Government's bill restricting local government development contributions in move to help affordability
Key says local government legislative reforms to development contributions on hold until after election; Key sees NZ$ a "fickle beast" and likely to fall
30th Jun 14, 9:31pm
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Key says local government legislative reforms to development contributions on hold until after election; Key sees NZ$ a "fickle beast" and likely to fall
The data on home ownership and the facts about affordability have become highly politicised says Muriel Newman. 'The figures simply don’t tell us the full story'
21st Jun 14, 11:40am
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The data on home ownership and the facts about affordability have become highly politicised says Muriel Newman. 'The figures simply don’t tell us the full story'
Jason Krupp says if urban NZ is serious about tackling housing affordability, local govt and planners must include property prices in their planning
17th Jun 14, 3:39pm
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Jason Krupp says if urban NZ is serious about tackling housing affordability, local govt and planners must include property prices in their planning
Think tank the NZ Initiative takes on the 'compact city ideology' in report advocating freeing up land supply for affordable housing
17th Jun 14, 9:50am
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Think tank the NZ Initiative takes on the 'compact city ideology' in report advocating freeing up land supply for affordable housing
Amy Adams slams Auckland Unitary Plan as insufficient to meet housing demand and likely to worsen affordability; Labour says Govt in 'panic mode'
16th Jun 14, 1:26pm
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Amy Adams slams Auckland Unitary Plan as insufficient to meet housing demand and likely to worsen affordability; Labour says Govt in 'panic mode'
The trade-off for an Auckland Council style compact city plan will always be higher house prices in the long-term, says Jason Krupp
7th Jun 14, 8:00am
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The trade-off for an Auckland Council style compact city plan will always be higher house prices in the long-term, says Jason Krupp
First results released in a collaborative project aimed at making rental housing safer, healthier and more energy efficient
15th May 14, 11:30am
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First results released in a collaborative project aimed at making rental housing safer, healthier and more energy efficient
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says city 'in good position' to deal with potential $534m budget shortfall
7th May 14, 5:08pm
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Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says city 'in good position' to deal with potential $534m budget shortfall
Len Brown hails start of 'new era' for private capital funded Auckland infrastructure projects with announcement of $200m hotel
16th Apr 14, 10:34am
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Len Brown hails start of 'new era' for private capital funded Auckland infrastructure projects with announcement of $200m hotel
Auckland Council Chief economist says high net migration will 'significantly bolster' housing demand in the city this year
10th Apr 14, 11:54am
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Auckland Council Chief economist says high net migration will 'significantly bolster' housing demand in the city this year
Ratepayers 'can keep a closer eye on council finances' under new Govt regulations
19th Mar 14, 11:56am
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Ratepayers 'can keep a closer eye on council finances' under new Govt regulations
Local authorities oppose moves to introduce an 'objections' process against council-imposed development contributions
25th Feb 14, 11:44am
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Local authorities oppose moves to introduce an 'objections' process against council-imposed development contributions
Winston Peters attacks the politics of 'tribalism' in his 'Real State of the Nation' speech
21st Feb 14, 2:33pm
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Winston Peters attacks the politics of 'tribalism' in his 'Real State of the Nation' speech
Gerry Brownlee and Nick Smith criticise Christchurch Council decision to increase building consent fees 89%; ask for reports
11th Feb 14, 11:40am
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Gerry Brownlee and Nick Smith criticise Christchurch Council decision to increase building consent fees 89%; ask for reports
Auckland Council warns of 8.5% rates hike and $480 mln of debt due to Govt changes on development contributions
3rd Feb 14, 12:48pm
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Auckland Council warns of 8.5% rates hike and $480 mln of debt due to Govt changes on development contributions
'Warrant of fitness' rental housing tests aiming to tackle 'cold and damp' housing coming to five NZ cities
17th Dec 13, 3:57pm
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'Warrant of fitness' rental housing tests aiming to tackle 'cold and damp' housing coming to five NZ cities
Housing Minister announces another eight regions to be included in Govt-controlled housing fast-track legislation
13th Dec 13, 8:33am
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Housing Minister announces another eight regions to be included in Govt-controlled housing fast-track legislation
Latest bond tender of NZ$150 mln received bids for NZ$446 mln with 8 year bond yielding an average 5.5016% (previously 5.3810%)
11th Dec 13, 2:34pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$150 mln received bids for NZ$446 mln with 8 year bond yielding an average 5.5016% (previously 5.3810%)
Business-led think tank suggests radical reform to local government and infrastructure in order to produce affordable housing
18th Nov 13, 6:00pm
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Business-led think tank suggests radical reform to local government and infrastructure in order to produce affordable housing
Inward migration shock can have 9 year impact on housing market and credit restrictions a 15 year impact, Motu working paper suggests
12th Nov 13, 8:12am
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Inward migration shock can have 9 year impact on housing market and credit restrictions a 15 year impact, Motu working paper suggests
Auckland appoints new council boss on $630k salary
Auckland Mayor proposes $18.40 an hour minimum wage for council staff; cost expected to be $3.75 mln a year
7th Nov 13, 5:05am
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Auckland Mayor proposes $18.40 an hour minimum wage for council staff; cost expected to be $3.75 mln a year
Latest bond tender of NZ$115 mln received bids for NZ$755 mln with 8 year bond yielding an average 5.3810% (previously 5.6352%)
6th Nov 13, 2:24pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$115 mln received bids for NZ$755 mln with 8 year bond yielding an average 5.3810% (previously 5.6352%)
The NZ Initiative's Oliver Hartwich argues a 'cure', rather than merely 'pain killers', is needed for the housing affordability 'disease'
1st Nov 13, 4:00pm
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The NZ Initiative's Oliver Hartwich argues a 'cure', rather than merely 'pain killers', is needed for the housing affordability 'disease'