Empty Housing NZ home's $20,000 security
A newly-built Housing New Zealand house racked up thousands of dollars in security costs.
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Taxpayers pay millions for unnecessary meth clean-up
122 properties – in hindsight – were unnecessarily fixed up and their residents moved out.
200 more state houses to get thermal upgrade
Before the upgrade, even the fire couldn't keep the cold away, David and Carol Coffin say.
Scale of meth evictions 'mind-blowing'
Reimbursement not enough for evicted HNZ tenants, says Drug Foundation
HNZ tenants to be paid back for meth evictions
Housing NZ releases report into its response to meth contamination of state houses.
Every part of Auckland scoured for homeless
How many are sleeping rough in Auckland? Around 1000 volunteers tried to find out.
Listings surge in Auckland, Canterbury
August has been a month of record highs and lows, new stats show.
Govt plans to overhaul tenancy laws welcomed
Housing Minister Phil Twyford announced the proposals on Monday morning.
New state houses broken into twice during construction
A Housing New Zealand property has around-the-clock on-site security.
State-house Airbnb 'taking the mickey out of Housing NZ'
Sub-letting a Housing NZ rental property is not permitted and this includes Airbnb.
Twyford: Auckland's economy 'way below' what it should be
The housing minister said more needed to be done to improve productivity.
Huge rise in New Zealanders being housed in motels
There are now nearly 9000 people around NZ waiting for a state house.
Torched HNZ housing unit left 7 months
An empty house with well maintained lawns is an eyesore for neigbouring residents.
New programme helps 525 Auckland homeless into houses
More than 500 Auckland homeless have been helped into homes by a new programme.
Auckland 'Statue of Liberty' row: Tribe admits 'error'
Ngāti Whātua leader says it was an "error" to seek funding before gaining tribal backing.
KiwiBuild registrations show massive demand in Auckland
Almost two-thirds of the applications for Kiwibuild homes were logged in Auckland.
Leading doctor calls for healthier state housing
Leading doctor Lance O'Sullivan starts Facebook page calling for healthier state housing.
Teen homicide victim loved to sing and perform kapa haka
Demetrius Pairama's body was found at a house in Mangere, South Auckland, on Sunday.
Tauranga, Waikato councils to borrow $196M for water upgrades
The money will be borrowed from the government's housing infrastructure fund.
Govt to rebuild Greys Ave 'slum'
The 61-year-old building houses 87 units currently, the redevelopment will boast 280 units
Govt unveils new 280-unit complex for central Auckland
Tenants are expected to move into the new complex in 2021.
Simon Wilson: The housing we deserve
The Unitec project is the Government's big chance to show us how good KiwiBuild can be.
Local Focus winter hack: Upgrade your downlights
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has a bright idea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hosking: KiwiBuild folly - a couple on $180,000 can already buy a home
COMMENT: Twyford's KiwiBuild plan could many people plenty of money.
Local Focus winter hacks: Buying the right heater
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has a serious warning. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fletcher's plan to build thousands of new homes
An Auckland-based factory will assist with the Government's KiwiBuild plans.
Goff plans head count of homeless in Auckland
750 volunteers are needed to help count every homeless person in the Auckland region.
Quality KiwiBuild homes could save $680m: Report
If KiwiBuild homes are built to higher standards, it could save $680m, a report says.
Inside new 'prison cell' emergency housing units
Nine emergency housing units originally dubbed "prison cells" to open in West Auckland.
Handwritten note at the heart of meth mystery
Adjudicator's note suggests health officials tipped off Housing NZ about meth use.
Kerre McIvor: Meth-level stuff-up to have far-reaching consequences
COMMENT: We need a collective faith in our institutions if society is to function.
No evictions for state house drug-users a 'step too far'
National says move to allow drug-users to remain in Housing NZ homes sends wrong message.
Thermal upgrades making healthier state homes
Sema Taanoa hasn't needed to turn on the heater since moving into an upgraded house.
Compo possibility for tenants evicted over meth
Housing NZ's response to the meth contamination scare will be reviewed.