There are concerns housing developers are paying little attention to design and/or comfort. 

Christchurch building company, KR Construction, and the Green Building Council are questioning whether townhouses are fit for purpose. 

They claim many new builds are getting far too hot and have moisture issues. 

KR Construction Director Dan Richardson told Mike Hosking townhouses are a particularly new type of build. 

He says standalone houses have been built for about 150 years, while townhouses have only been hitting the market more in the last 10. 

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There are concerns housing developers are paying little attention to design and/or comfort.&nbsp;
Christchurch building company, KR Construction, and the Green Building Council are questioning whether townhouses are fit for purpose.&nbsp;
They claim many new builds are getting far too hot and have moisture issues.&nbsp;
KR Construction Director Dan Richardson told Mike Hosking townhouses are a particularly new type of build.&nbsp;
He says standalone houses have been built for about 150 years, while townhouses have only been hitting the market more in the last 10.&nbsp;
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Dan Richardson: KR Construction Director on the concerns over whether townhouses are fit for purpose

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On Saturday night Auckland FC beat Sydney FC to become the A-League champions in their second ever season.
AFC CEO Nick Becker joined Mike Hosking to chat about the win.
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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the A-League

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Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation.

The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.

Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia. 

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Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation.
The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.
Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia.&nbsp;
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Steve Price: Australia correspondent on the latest news poll and potential new teal party

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 22nd of May, is today finally the day we get a deal on Iran, plus raucous sideline sport parents have caused cancellations across the board in Waikato.

The PM is in ahead of the Budget while also talking about Labour's leaked attack strategy.

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Auckland FC Championship win, Indycar and F1, the Warriors, surfing and some of the better Super Rugby of the season on the weekend.  

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 22nd of May, is today finally the day we get a deal on Iran, plus raucous sideline sport parents have caused cancellations across the board in Waikato.
The PM is in ahead of the Budget while also talking about Labour's leaked attack strategy.
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Auckland FC Championship win, Indycar and F1, the Warriors, surfing and some of the better Super Rugby of the season on the weekend. &nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026 

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Dan Richardson: KR Construction Director on the concerns over whether townhouses are fit for purpose

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