Te Puea Marae put out the invitation ahead of the election. When they opened their doors to the homeless this winter, they asked me to come and cook for the families who once again had found relief within their manaakitanga.

Office space markets in two of New Zealand's largest cities are facing opposite pressures, a new report shows.

Landlords have not realised the urgency with which they need to insulate their rental properties.

Waterfront Cremorne Street in the central Auckland suburb of Herne Bay is the country's most expensive road, new data shows.

New Zealand's property market should be in better shape a year from now – but how fast prices pick up again may depend on who successfully forms the next government.

A boost in the number of housing consents issued has been described as "less than a drop in the bucket" compared to what Auckland needs.

Developers of a new 57-storey tower in downtown Auckland may have the upper hand over struggling local apartment developers.

A hopeful developer argues its 1000-house development next to Okura marine reserve would be better for the environment than Auckland Council's alternative.

Demand continues to outstrip supply in Wellington's prime office sector, fuelling the need for further development, a research analyst says.

A new website wants to give tenants the "inside scoop" on rental properties before they sign up to a lease - but market commentators are sceptical about whether it will work.