PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClearing the state housing list in Napier, Kāinga Ora to start building 60 homesNumbers on the State Housing Register are starting to fall as new homes are built.09 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandSocial housing plans spark town meeting in KerikeriOrganisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchaseHousing agency still mulling plans for the site but says it’s ideal for compact homes.11 Apr 05:00 PM
TalanoaPasifika bearing the brunt of New Zealand’s housing crisisNew Zealand is one of the most expensive places to buy a home.05 Apr 09:44 PM
New ZealandMore than 60 new homes for Hastings in latest Kāinga Ora projectThere are plans for more than 60 new homes.05 Apr 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand35 new public houses to be delivered in Whangārei by mid-2024Nine of the homes will be developed for those with mobility needs.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora to demolish almost 30 state houses due to Auckland flood damageAlmost 600 Auckland state houses were damaged in total.07 Mar 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unacceptable risk': Project to build hundreds of homes stalls after funding bid failsChange 'late in the process' presents 'unacceptable risk' for housing provider.07 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Appalling': Govt plans 350 homes on site it rejected for private development'Without developments like this, reliance on emergency housing in Rotorua will continue.'18 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandEmergency housing: Human Rights Commission’s damning report points to rights breachesInquiry finds emergency housing system is seriously flawed.13 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandEmergency housing overhaul announcedHousing system breaches human rights in three ways.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency housing overhaul announcedGrants aim to help keep people in rental housing.13 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandHealthy Homes extension being ‘considered’ for all landlordsIt comes after major disruptions from Covid-19 and supply chain issues.18 Nov 12:13 AM
New ZealandGovernment announces $204m for Porirua housing developmentThe development will unlock 2000 more homes in eastern Porirua.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry moves 28 homeless from controversial Fenton St hotelTwenty-eight of the 41 people staying at the Four Canoes Hotel have been moved elsewhere.30 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The social housing transforming lives in HastingsFred Fuji had spent five years living in a one-bedroom home with seven others.28 Sep 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping groundOpinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwyford-era housing plan to make a debut ... maybeKāinga Ora considering using new fast-track process for major Porirua housing development.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrice and income cap changes for Kiwibuild announcedMinister of Housing Megan Woods announced a number of changes this evening.19 Jul 08:44 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora yet to issue three strikes against bad tenantsThe housing provider, however, says it has relocated 62 disruptive tenants this year.13 Jul 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland City Mission takes over 60-room hotel off K RoadStiff opposition from residents, businesses concerned about anti-social behaviour.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland trust struggling to provide homes for families after Govt funding cutsMonte Cecilia Housing Trust says families are stuck in limbo with "nowhere to go".08 Jul 10:37 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate claims Govt will end emergency housing for 'out-of-towners'The mayor says the move would be 'fantastic'.08 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Epsom residents responded to five storeys of state housing in their streetThe huge Kāinga Ora housing block opened last year on Epsom's Banff Ave.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt demolishes more houses than it builds - NationalKāinga Ora has demolished more houses in 2022 than it has built.29 Jun 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed and angry': Body corp tries to force 71yo out, faces claims of discrimination"It's so ridiculous. It is discrimination."27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMotel money: The companies which earned the most from emergency housing boomOne motel alone has received $16m in grants to house the homeless.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomelessness in the Auckland CBD: Has it got worse, and what can be done to fix it?Just 30 to 40 people are sleeping rough in the CBD, but many more are in motels.11 Jun 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Over the top': Ten most valuable state homes worth $30mValue for money? Critics say there's better uses for $30m worth of state homes.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken upBig jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.19 May 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Horrible story': Nats ask why threatening tenant allowed to keep state house"Why do people who terrorise their neighbours get to stay?"17 May 10:59 PM
New Zealand'You're going to die': Terrified kids in therapy after neighbour's deranged threats"If I die tonight this will sit with you."15 May 05:00 PM
Business ReportsProject Auckland: Kāinga Ora to create modern neighbourhoodsKāinga Ora set a bold goal of replacing old state houses with warm affordable homes.27 Apr 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Real and urgent need': Emergency housing bill $10m for 3 months in Hawke's Bay, GisborneThe cost of housing people in emergency motels has hit a record in Hawke's Bay.20 Apr 08:24 PM