Housing
More affordable, more walkable and more resilient: plans for Wellington’s CBD
How Wellington's CBD will keep up with its rapid population growth.
Students are refusing to pay rent for university accommodation they can’t use
Students at halls of residence across the country are being asked to continue to pay for accomodation they can’t access due to Covid-19 restrictions. Halls at…
Māori and the City: finding a flat in Wellington is the second-worst trauma after colonisation
This was supposed to be the first installment of Māori and the City, a new monthly column by Tayi Tibble. But then coronavirus happened and it…
A youth mentor on what it's like to be homeless
Aged 18, Anahera spent five months homeless. She tells us how she and her niece would sleep in public bathrooms with the hand dryer on to…
Planning for Growth - Resilient
A CBD apartment feels terrifying in an earthquake. But a house in the suburbs could be cut off by a landslide and isolated from vital services.…
Using technology to fight cold damp houses
1600 New Zealanders die every year from conditions caused by cold, damp homes. Hīria Te Rangi shares her story of loss, and explains how Whare Hauora…
The Housetruck Community
Here's a solution for all you travel dreamers who get a little homesick... take your house with you! We chatted to The Extravaganza Fair, the lively…
Disability Housing in New Zealand
'People talk about us heading towards a housing crisis for disabled people. From the stories I've been hearing... we're already there.' This is Aotearoa's housing crisis…
Passive Housing
These houses are heated and cooled for the same price as running your fridge. It's called a passive house, and its secret is simple: insulation ??
How hard is it to find a flat in Auckland?
Liam is searching for one of the most elusive and expensive things in Tāmaki Makaurau: a flat ??
Michelle lives in a tiny home community
Michelle may live in a tiny house, but she moved there to fulfill a big dream ??
How does Walter own 3 houses?
In these days of student loans and brunch, owning a house is something many of us can only dream of. But what about Walter? Walter has…
Flattiquette
Living in a shared house comes with a few unspoken rules. Here are a few tips on how you can step up your flat etiquette -…
Why are renters scared to use a service that fights for their rights?
If you're renting in Aotearoa there's a high chance you know what Molly's talking about. But why aren't more renters doing something about their crappy conditions?
Should pets be allowed in all rental properties?
Having a pet can turn a house into a home, but many rental properties just won't allow them. Should renters in Aotearoa have the right to…
Josie & T - Renting Life
Are you left with peanuts after your rent has left your bank account? Josie & T are here to share their tips on how to tighten…
Glen Innes is undergoing massive gentrification
With huge building developments appearing in suburban Auckland, will future generations be able to afford houses in the streets they grew up on?
Does regeneration help the poor or propel the rich?
"Land that was previously owned by the state that created affordable housing for low income people is being transformed into housing for the wealthy" - does…
What else can you buy with a house deposit?
Hmmm, 83 round the world trips or a buying a house in Auckland. Decisions, decisions...???