Housing

Business

Mils Muliaina joins Auckland Business Chamber as first Pasifika director

The former All Black and financial adviser aims to inspire entrepreneurs and support local businesses.

Khalia StrongMon, 06 Oct

News

South Auckland’s new accessible homes celebrating Pacific culture and community

Ramwall Group has partnered with Penina Trust to provide 16 new homes in Papakura to address the urgent need for affordable housing.

Aaisha KhanFri, 19 Sep

News

Pacific families still shut out as rental prices cool across the country

A third of new tenants are paying less rent this year, but a housing advocate warns Pasifika whānau face rising costs, unstable tenancies, and ongoing discrimination.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 19 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Four new homes open in Māngere, but almost 900 families waiting

A Pacific-led trust is helping families into ownership, but councillor Lotu Fuli says central government must do more to fix South Auckland’s housing crisis.

Mary AfemataFri, 19 Sep

Opinion •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Will’s Word: The Govt’s allowing foreign home buyers in again, but there's a catch

Foreign buyers are back in New Zealand’s housing market but only at the ultra-luxury end. It’s common sense and could boost the economy.

William TeriteTue, 02 Sep

Politics

Debate heats up: Is $1 million for NZ's Pacific healthy homes enough amid a housing crisis?

The Government says the extension will bring long-term improvements for Pasifika families, but Labour argues that it’s insufficient amid major housing cuts and rising homelessness.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 26 Aug

Opinion

Will’s Word: Is rising house prices the key to economic growth in New Zealand?

Interest rate cuts gave first-home buyers a glimpse of hope. Luxon’s call for house prices to climb threatens to shut the door again on struggling Pacific families.

William TeriteTue, 26 Aug