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Kāinga Ora is proposing to axe hundreds of jobs during its second round of restructuring.
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How a Facebook post led to the rapid recovery of a stolen tiny home
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Property Insider: Spooked by agency closures; developer retrenching; residents begin Amaia shift
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Bank offers retirees loan to buy into village without selling house first
The offer for those waiting for a more favourable housing market comes at a price.
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Hawke’s Bay couple fear neighbouring motorway extension could endanger home
A Hawke’s Bay couple say concrete safety features need to be considered.
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$1m payout for former Kāinga Ora chief executive
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‘Watershed moment’: Govt to lend to private sector for social houses
Chris Bishop is also exploring underwriting bank loans to community housing providers.
Cabinet blocks Bishop's plan to zone for 540,000 new Auckland homes
Housing Minister Chris Bishop's audacious proposal for new housing was overruled.
Kāinga Ora sells up state houses in Auckland’s wealthy suburbs
Kāinga Ora said it's been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council.
Greenfield Model: Minister announces home owner levy to fund housing developments
The Government would lend at competitive interest rates during early stage of project.
Builders of Auckland’s abandoned 57-level Seascape tower win $33m claim
Judge: 'I order Shundi to pay the sum in the statutory demand within five working days.'
Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.
‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fire
The historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.
Opinion: Why congestion charging is key to Auckland’s growth
Congestion costs Auckland between $900 million and $1.3 billion annually.
Mark Thomas: Why Auckland needs a bold new agenda for growth
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Inside Seascape: New photos show state of abandoned Auckland apartment tower
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Why Auckland’s economic growth isn’t matching its potential
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‘Bounce back’: Wellington house attracts 17 offers, sells 18% above RV
Real Estate agents are seeing signs of recovery after valuations plummeted in the capital.
Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider
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