Labour: Making renting secure and healthy – Jacinda Ardern
Source: Labour Party – Headline: Labour: Making renting secure and healthy – Jacinda Ardern Labour will move to make renting a more stable and healthy experience for families, says Leader of the Opposition Jacinda Ardern. “Labour is committed to restoring the Kiwi dream of owning your own place. We also recognise that long-term renting has become […]
Read More →Industry Newsletter July 2017
MIL OSI – Source: Real Estate Agents Authority – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Industry Newsletter July 2017 Welcome to our July update. We have a lot to share with you, including a key Tribunal decision, news about REAA and information we hope will be useful to you in your work. What’s happening at REAA? We have […]
Read More →240 house development launches in Papamoa
MIL OSI – Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand – PR.co.nz – Press Release/Statement: Headline: 240 house development launches in Papamoa (PR.co.nz) A new 20ha development launched today, is set to add another 240 houses to Papamoa. Papamoa’s newest subdivision, Manawa – The Heart of Papamoa is owned by Nga Potiki a Tamapahore Trust, […]
Read More →New Nelson Apartment Development Completed
Headline: New Nelson Apartment Development Completed Nelson housing development syndicate, Home Living Solutions is currently selling their second stage of apartments, part of the Three Ridges development in Enner Glynn, Nelson The project, which started in 2015 with the construction of 7 apartments as part of a 24 lot housing development has progressed to the […]
Read More →Kelray Heating ensures bungee jumpers body temperature doesn’t fall
MIL OSI – Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand – PR.co.nz – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Kelray Heating ensures bungee jumpers body temperature doesn’t fall (PR.co.nz) Glenfield based outdoor heating manufacturer, Kelray Heating has recently been selected to install their range of heaters at AJ Hackett Bungee, beneath Auckland’s Harbour Bridge. Kelray was selected as […]
Read More →Green Party: Well, they would say that wouldn’t they?
MIL OSI – Source: Green Party – Press Release/Statement Headline: Green Party: Well, they would say that wouldn’t they? Property investors’ lobby groups have been up in arms this week about Labour and Green parties’ plans to close tax loopholes and fix the housing market. That’s probably a good thing. Like an investor in any […]
Read More →Green Party: Alfred Ngaro reflects National’s culture of silencing debate
MIL OSI – Source: Green Party – Press Release/Statement Headline: Green Party: Alfred Ngaro reflects National’s culture of silencing debate Image from Getty Images Community groups must be free to advocate for the people they serve. It’s these people who see first-hand if ideas dreamt up in Wellington actually work on the ground. It’s essential […]
Read More →Industry Newsletter April 2017
MIL OSI – Source: Real Estate Agents Authority – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Industry Newsletter April 2017 Welcome to the autumn newsletter. There is certainly a lot going on in the real estate sector – which is perhaps why there is so much to share with you in this edition. It’s a busy time at REAA […]
Read More →Point England: An almighty mess in the making
MIL OSI – Source: Green Party – Press Release/Statement Headline: Point England: An almighty mess in the making A special joint blog from Marama Davidson, Green Party social housing spokesperson and Eugenie Sage, Green Party environment spokesperson. A Treaty settlement, environmental planning, affordable housing, threatened native species and recreation spaces are all in play in […]
Read More →Use the natural resource in your own backyard
MIL OSI – Source: Property Council New Zealand – Release/Statement Headline: Use the natural resource in your own backyard Use the natural resource in your own backyard 23/03/17 10:57 AM New Zealand is missing a prime opportunity to combine its sustainable timber resources with an innovative manufacturing system to build faster and more efficiently. Daryl […]
Read More →First Landlord Conviction under new Tenancy Law Reform
MIL OSI – Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand – PR.co.nz – Press Release/Statement: Headline: First Landlord Conviction under new Tenancy Law Reform (PR.co.nz) Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith has welcomed the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team’s first successful prosecution of a landlord for renting […]
Read More →Walking the walk on the Living Wage
MIL OSI – Source: Green Party – Press Release/Statement Headline: Walking the walk on the Living Wage 1200 staff from the University of Auckland are stopping work today – calling on the Vice-Chancellor to offer union members a fair and equitable increase in pay. We’re really supportive of this effort and the work that the […]
Read More →Wellington First Home and Apartment Builders $5000 Rate Discount
MIL OSI – Source: Press Release Service – Release/Statement Headline: Wellington First Home and Apartment Builders $5000 Rate Discount (PR.co.nz) “Affordable housing is one of the things we all love about Wellington. It’s what attracts people to come and build their lives here,” Wellington Mayor, Justin Lester says. “In the face of a shortage of […]
Read More →Auckland’s Mayor’s vision for a global city hinges on infrastructure
MIL OSI – Source: Property Council New Zealand – Release/Statement Headline: Auckland’s Mayor’s vision for a global city hinges on infrastructure Auckland’s Mayor’s vision for a global city hinges on infrastructure 6/03/17 12:47 PM Lack of investment in vital infrastructure is holding back Auckland’s ability to stand tall as a global city and manage population […]
Read More →Industry Newsletter February 2017
MIL OSI – Source: Real Estate Agents Authority – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Industry Newsletter February 2017 STATISTICS I hope 2017 has started well for you all. While many New Zealanders enjoy holidays and long weekends over summer, I know that for many of you this is a busy time of year. In this newsletter […]
Read More →Unlicensed agents will be brought to account says REAA
MIL OSI – Source: Real Estate Agents Authority – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Unlicensed agents will be brought to account says REAA The recent prosecution of an Auckland man for unlicensed trading sends a clear message to those operating on the fringes of real estate activity, says Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA) chief executive Kevin Lampen-Smith. […]
Read More →Tick-box democracy not good enough
MIL OSI – Source: Property Council New Zealand – Release/Statement Headline: Tick-box democracy not good enough Tick-box democracy not good enough 23/02/17 12:06 PM Dunedin City Council’s decision to scrap public hearings is tick-box democracy and will not provide sufficient financial transparency to ratepayers says Geoff Thomas, Otago Chapter Branch President, Property Council New Zealand. […]
Read More →National’s risky housing market
MIL OSI – Source: Green Party – Press Release/Statement Headline: National’s risky housing market Once upon a time, most people thought housing markets were indestructible. Then along came the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, and people got hurt. Since then, we’ve watched housing markets much more carefully for signs of a problem. Lending is falling […]
Read More →Why green cities make dollars and sense – Green Property Summit 2017
MIL OSI – Source: Property Council New Zealand – Release/Statement Headline: Why green cities make dollars and sense – Green Property Summit 2017 Why green cities make dollars and sense – Green Property Summit 2017 23/01/17 3:03 PM Building sustainable future cities that are good for the planet and offer sound economic returns is the […]
Read More →Ending homelessness
MIL OSI – Source: Green Party – Press Release/Statement Headline: Ending homelessness Homelessness is a disgrace. It’s ugly and dehumanising and I can’t bear to see it every day in my home town of Wellington. Unlike Sir Robert Jones, though, I’ve never thought about blaming the victims for their situation. That’s bully talk and Sir […]
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