Ben Leahy
Ben Leahy is a journalist for the Herald, known for his exclusive analysis that combines educational achievement data with housing market trends, helping parents make informed decisions about schools and residential areas.
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Property reporter Ben Leahy asks an urban planner and heritage campaigner about what makes for good design.
Interactive: How high-rise living could transform Auckland
New Zealand· 2025-10-17
Ben Leahy is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Mega-school split: Mount Albert Grammar proposes splitting in two, with new middle and senior school modelNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
Ben Leahy is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
NCEA reform and why principals are split on plans to scrap the national high schools qualificationNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
Ben Leahy is an Auckland-based senior journalist.
Kāinga Ora tenants accused of firing gun, threatening assault keep homes despite eviction bidsNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
Ben Leahy cross-referenced the achievement rates of 493 schools with housing costs in their areas.
NZ Herald, Viva and Listener Premium subscription special offer: Don’t miss the best journalism from here and abroadNew Zealand· 2025-06-19
Ben Leahy's top Premium story of the year was in February, where he cross-referenced the achievement rates of 493 schools with housing costs.
NZ Herald, Viva and Listener Premium subscription special offer: Don’t miss the best journalism from here and abroadNew Zealand· 2025-06-19Ben Leahy is a journalist who cross-referenced the achievement rates of 493 schools with housing costs in their areas.
NZ Herald, Viva and Listener Premium subscription special offer: Don’t miss the best journalism from here and abroadNew Zealand· 2025-06-13
Ben Leahy is an Auckland-based senior journalist who reported on the tenancy dispute.
Taranaki landlord harassed her tenant over unpaid rent and a bad haircutNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
Ben Leahy is an Auckland-based senior journalist.
Auckland’s EFKS church in Māngere Bridge built 200-seat unconsented building, cops $80k fineNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
Ben Leahy has crunched all the numbers regarding private school tuition fees.
Private schools: Most expensive, biggest fee increases for 2025New Zealand· 2025-03-02
Ben Leahy has exclusively cross-referenced the NCEA achievement rates of 493 schools with housing costs in their areas.
500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housingNew Zealand· 2025-02-12
