New Zealand'It's a nightmare': Crackdown on unruly tenants not enoughOne man said Kāinga Ora has let them get away with it for so long, nothing will change.18 Mar 10:51 PM
Politics'We’ve had a gutsful': Neighbours celebrate crackdown on unruly Kāinga Ora tenantsIt's intended there will be consequences for tenants who regularly show poor behaviour.18 Mar 06:09 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora chairman resigns amid ongoing review of agencyIt comes amid a Government review into Kāinga Ora's performance.29 Feb 04:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland car yard struck by vandals again as owner fears for futureAli Faqeeri has been left to front the bill again over a smashed windshield.08 Feb 07:15 PM
Construction'Break-ins, bad behaviour, wilful damage' - Parnell business v Kāinga Ora tenantsA state housing agency boss says Kāinga Ora has heard nothing from the lobby group.30 Jan 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: Kāinga Ora under fire; Chinese developers ‘shrivel’; why mega-projects are late and costlyInvestigation findings on the state housing agency will be reported to ministers in March.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeState tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rentTotal arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homesThe public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.18 Jan 04:17 AM
New ZealandTears and fears as residents faced with Kāinga Ora’s 50-house planThe state housing landlord says some residents welcome the development.20 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyKāinga Ora review won't slow public housing build - for now at leastChris Bishop commits to continuing to grow the number of public houses.19 Dec 05:10 AM
New ZealandNew public housing on the way in ThamesNew state houses for Thames will be ready early next year.20 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora plans for state housing in New Plymouth is being criticisedThe housing provider plans to demolish 40 state houses across five suburbs.20 Nov 12:58 AM
Banking and financeHouse prices set to rise 8 per cent next year - reportHigh population growth is 'adding to demand', says Westpac's chief economist.31 Oct 12:10 AM
ConstructionHow a National-led coalition will change our housing marketA new Government always leads to a shift in the balance of property power.25 Oct 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closetNational will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.22 Oct 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom P addict to 'squeaky clean': Solo dad eyes new Kāinga Ora homesThe housing agency has announced a major development.16 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: NZ's social housing waiting list is embarrassingOPINION: Australia is showing the way on social housing.12 Oct 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandŌhakune social housing going ahead despite council, community dispute'You can consult until the cows come home, but you’ll never satisfy all parties.'28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionChina to Point Chevalier: Who's doing the bright green project?A green machine rises, with 24,717 applicants on the housing register.19 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandConcerns spread over size and scale of Whangārei social housing projectsOpponents of the size and scale of the Whangārei social housing plans step up lobbying.10 Sep 01:34 AM
New Zealand'We're scared': Landlord tries to evict homeless from 'Houses of Horror' hotelThe emergency accommodation provider has come under scrutiny before.18 Aug 09:47 PM
New Zealand80-year-old refused five rentals as elder housing 'crisis' looms in cityAdvocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.14 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree-way partnership for Ōhakune housing developmentThe Ruapehu housing development will cater for different needs.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua councillors vote to keep reserve previously marked for public housingLand valued at $2 million could be used to help fill a sportsfield deficit instead.09 Aug 06:41 AM
New Zealand'We've come a long way': 42 Kāinga Ora homes built for familiesHousing Minister Megan Woods opened the development.04 Aug 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Kāinga Ora's 'village' in the middle of Auckland cityTe Mātāwai is Auckland's newest and largest response to homelessness in the city.02 Aug 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAre house prices finally at a 'fair' level?OPINION: A mortgage broking boss weighs up house prices relative to construction costs.23 Jul 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Dawn raids failure a new lowOPINION: First there was KiwiBuild, then the failure to stop dawn raids after an apology.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Housing as a human rightOPINION: Our editorial on calls for housing as a 'human right'.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora plan could see up to 40 small apartments builtThere's a conditional contract between Kāinga Ora and a developer.03 Jul 06:08 PM
New ZealandUnruly neighbours: Why aren’t more Kāinga Ora tenants evicted after complaints?Some neighbours have reported feeling unsafe and threatened.20 Jun 07:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHipkins says 'housing boom' is evident in RotoruaThe Prime Minister says the Government is building more state houses.19 Jun 07:09 PM
New Zealand'Very sneaky': Neighbours feel caught out by new Kāinga Ora developmentsNeighbours of state housing developments want more say before councils give the nod.07 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandCommunity group ‘surprised’ by consent for controversial Kerikeri social housing blockBut Kāinga Ora seems to have taken some community concerns on board, group says.04 Jun 05:00 PM