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Is National flogging a dead horse?
New Zealand Labour Party

Is National flogging a dead horse?

Transport critics say National's road-heavy plan revives costly schemes, with old estimates leaving a multibillion-pound funding gap.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2023
Government orchestrates takeover of Auckland suburbs
Auckland Council

Government orchestrates takeover of Auckland suburbs

Auckland Council says it was blindsided as Kāinga Ora weighs taking over planning for suburbs on the light rail corridor, overriding local plans.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
Feel-good policy not getting us very far
New Zealand Labour Party

Feel-good policy not getting us very far

The policy is set to cost taxpayers GBP £175 million a year, while experts warn the wider GBP £2.3 billion health package may still fall short.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2023
Training and minimum wage rises kick in this week
New Zealand Labour Party

Training and minimum wage rises kick in this week

Around 222,900 workers will see higher pay from Friday as New Zealand’s minimum wage rises to NZD $22.70 an hour.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 26th Mar 2023
National pledges to fast-track Build to Rent legislation
New Zealand Labour Party

National pledges to fast-track Build to Rent legislation

Property Council New Zealand says the changes could unlock thousands of rental homes as National seeks to attract more investor capital.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt
New Zealand Labour Party

Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt

Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023
Will the election have an impact on property market activity?
New Zealand Labour Party

Will the election have an impact on property market activity?

Uncertainty over tax and housing policy could briefly slow residential sales, though commercial activity is likely to stay driven by rates and inflation.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2023
No reprieve for persistent property price falls
New Zealand Labour Party

No reprieve for persistent property price falls

New Zealand home values fell for a 10th straight month in January, leaving prices 7.2% below a year ago and raising further downside risks.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023
Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail
Auckland Council

Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail

Aucklanders could gain a faster, more connected transport network if the government and council back a billion-dollar light rail plan.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Red tape cut for high density housing
New Zealand Labour Party

Red tape cut for high density housing

The bill could unlock up to 105,500 extra homes in major cities by letting most sites add three storeys without resource consents.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
Will the reformed RMA actually help deliver more housing?
New Zealand Labour Party

Will the reformed RMA actually help deliver more housing?

Critics warn the draft overhaul could leave consenting slower and housebuilding harder, despite ministers promising a leaner planning regime.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge
New Zealand Labour Party

The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge

Other transport projects are being shelved nationwide as Auckland gets a $685m standalone bridge for cyclists and pedestrians.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Jun 2021
Second chance for Auckland Light Rail
Risk & Compliance

Second chance for Auckland Light Rail

The revived plan could ease congestion and cut emissions, but only if planners avoid the delays and cost overruns that sank Sydney’s project.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020
Long term future for long term tenants
New Zealand Labour Party

Long term future for long term tenants

Tenants will gain stronger eviction protections and annual rent caps, but landlords warn the new law could shrink supply and lift rents.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
How elections can change the property sector
Elections

How elections can change the property sector

Investor activity may stay buoyant through the 2020 election, with Colliers saying housing policy shifts have usually had only a limited effect.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
A budget for our times
Education, Learning & Training

A budget for our times

New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
First-home developments going gangbusters
Auckland Council

First-home developments going gangbusters

Demand for affordable Auckland townhouses is squeezing supply, as first-home buyers snap up projects off the plans before building begins.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Feb 2020
Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support
New Zealand Labour Party

Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support

Auckland faces a 50,000-home shortfall as Infrastructure New Zealand warns the urban growth plan must avoid political stand-off to work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018

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