NNew Zealand Read More Auckland housing intensification blamed for suburban parking and traffic congestionFebruary 16, 2026 He was commenting on the need for certainty over Auckland’s planning rules as the Government scales back the…
BBusiness Read More Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates loomsFebruary 16, 2026 Looking through monthly volatility, the only areas of notably rising prices were Southland (+3.2% over the past three…
EEconomy Read More China overhauls consumer price basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its compositionFebruary 13, 2026 Beijing has for the first time revealed the intricate composition of China’s consumer price index (CPI) basket, and…
PPersonal finance Read More I’m stuck in a retirement flat with a £4,000 service chargeFebruary 13, 2026 As experts warn leasehold homes sold to retirees are ‘terrible investments’, residents speak of being ‘ripped off’ with…
NNew Zealand Read More Kāinga Ora to sell Fenton St, Rotorua transitional housing site after $11m spendFebruary 11, 2026 Kāinga Ora spent a further $3m on renovations converting it into 30 transitional housing units able to cater…
EEnvironment Read More Aging stormwater infrastructure could cause issues building more medium-density housing in CanberraFebruary 10, 2026 The ACT government wants to build more medium-density housing in Canberra suburbs to give residents more housing choices…
AArts and design Read More In a Park Apartment / L ArchitectsFebruary 10, 2026 © Jovian Lim + 20 Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1038540/in-a-park-apartment-l-architects Area Area of this…
BBusiness Read More Is 2026 the year New Zealand councils crack down on Airbnb operators?February 9, 2026 They’re supposed to pay higher rates and abide by various rules and regulations, but many Airbnb operators don’t…
PPersonal finance Read More I’m on £100,000 and have £75,000 in savings but I feel poorFebruary 8, 2026 Rachel feels unable to buy a home, despite her high income and savings (Picture: Getty Images) Key Points…
NNew Zealand Read More Rotorua motels used for emergency housing found to lack consentFebruary 6, 2026 The council is now taking action. Under the District Plan, motels are consented for short-term visitor accommodation, not…
HHeadlines Read More Wayne Brown defends surge in Auckland Council consultant costsFebruary 3, 2026 Said Brown: “I don’t want people twiddling their thumbs. We hire when the work is there. If you…
NNew Zealand Read More Whakatāne housing project faces Environment Court fight over Ōpihi urupaFebruary 3, 2026 The group says the ancient urupa is much larger than the fenced-off area adjacent to the development site…