Residents on Auckland's Waiheke Island say renters are being pushed out of the market, with some even resorting to living in sheds. They say the island is suffering from a housing crisis driven by overtourism, as landlords convert their rental properties into BNBs. However, some business owners say it's just another symptom of a nationwide housing crisi ... Show More
Sep 2024
The Sunday Read: ‘The For-Profit City That Might Come Crashing Down’
If Próspera were a normal town, Jorge Colindres, a freshly cologned and shaven lawyer, would be considered its mayor. His title here is “technical secretary.” Looking out over a clearing in the trees in February, he pointed to the small office complex where he works collecting ta ... Show More
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