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'Inspiring example': Iwi to offer cheaper rents in brand new homes
Who can apply to live in Ngāti Whakaue's affordable rental subdivision in Rotorua?
Manawa Gardens opens in Rotorua
Ngāti Whakaue has created its own subdivision for its people in a sought-after location on iwi land following a multimillion-dollar partnership with the Government.
His dream became a 'nightmare' - but he'd do it all again to house the elderly
Rory O'Rourke's work to get three new homes for the elderly has been rewarded.
Govt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent system
Govt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.
'Huge difference': Twenty-eight 'affordable' rentals to be built
'This new development will also free up much-needed rental accommodation.'
Children living in motels drops as families are moved into social housing
In eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.
'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in Rotorua
Rotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
'It's hard right now': The hunt for affordable rentals
The share of affordable rentals has significantly decreased.
'We’re not suddenly okay with it. We are tired'
Rotorua sees big drop in public submissions on continued contracted emergency housing.
Go-ahead given for 202 new homes in Rotorua
Approval has been given to build 202 homes at Ngongotahā, for starters.
'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k
'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'
Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
Container-like Kāinga Ora apartment builds: Why little's changed in 3 months
Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd development shocked residents in March - when will it be done?
A 'crackhead…rampage': Govt applies to extend 7 Rotorua emergency housing motels
Consent sought for 7 contracted emergency motels to continue a further year.
Neighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale price
A trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.
New housing growth plan prioritises 'housing crisis' - Rotorua mayor
Housing density standards are set to sit on the council table again.
'Rich mates': Govt puts Rotorua on 'fast track' to more homelessness - Waititi
It comes after Kāinga Ora said 110 planned new homes in the city were being 'reassessed'.
'Brakes' go on 110 Kāinga Ora homes in 'priority' city as hundreds still promised
'It had to slow up really, they couldn’t keep building at the same pace,' says a builder.
'Take back Fenton St': New homeless motel plan revealed
Four motels used for emergency housing are being cut.
Budget: $14 billion revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnight
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What the Kāinga Ora report means for Rotorua and the hundreds of planned home builds
There are at least 330 new Kāinga Ora homes budgeted for the city by mid-2025.
Watch: A tour through Kāinga Ora's newest city apartments
Take a peek inside one of the new Kāinga Ora Lake Rd apartments.
'They have taken us for fools': Councillor hits out over homeless motels
'We've been taken to the cleaners by these agencies,' he says.
'Container'-like Kāinga Ora homes shock residents
'These are not containers ... they are fully functioning modern homes,' says Kāinga Ora.
'Blindsided and betrayed': Bid for two more years of Rotorua homeless motels shocks
The mayor and MP say they are disappointed by the housing ministry's move.