'People have got to live somewhere': Govt dept buys 41 new houses from developer
Two neighbours share their thoughts on the state home development.
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Mass manufacturing of homes needed, start-up says
They believe they can halve or even quarter the time needed to build a home.
Council selling 1.58ha in Avondale for planned development of 750 apartments
Avondale's regeneration "much needed and long overdue," says Mayor Phil Goff.
Assuming the worst: Residents near controversial state housing estate put homes on market
For sale signs are springing up on Puriri Park Rd as a contentious housing project starts.
Auckland's large-scale state land to be sold for private ownership
"After 50 or 60 years, these houses are no longer fit for purpose." - Mark Fraser.
'Over the top': Ten most valuable state homes worth $30m
Value for money? Critics say there's better uses for $30m worth of state homes.
'Neighbour urinated on my fence': Kāinga Ora tenant wins $5k for landlord's inaction
A Kāinga Ora tenant made more than 130 complaints about a noisy, abusive neighbour.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Kāinga Ora tenant went into debt heating a home with cracks in the walls
Teresa Tua said her home was cold, damp and difficult to heat.
Construction starts on $150m Catalina Bay units
Construction of the 82-unit development is due to be finished in early 2024.
'Real and urgent need': Emergency housing bill $10m for 3 months in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne
The cost of housing people in emergency motels has hit a record in Hawke's Bay.
'I want out of here': Devastated residents fear proposal to sell reserves for housing
Locals are upset about a council plan to turn reserves into housing developments.
Dumping ground: Residents angry after years of inaction from Kāinga Ora
While illegal dumping happens everywhere, it is the final straw for some residents.
Secret council proposal to sell 10 reserves for housing revealed
Parties say no decisions made but local MP 'extremely' worried.
Strewth: Pre-made Aussie bathrooms for Avondale state units
Where five state homes once stood, now 18 state apartments are on the Avondale site.
Kāinga Ora admits serious privacy breach in neighbourhood spat
Agency mistakenly shared sensitive details about a tenant's mental health.
Parties, noise and death threats: Kāinga Ora tenant fed up
A disruptive neighbour has victimised one Kāinga Ora tenant for more than three years.
'No evictions' policy blamed for explosion in unpaid Kāinga Ora rent
About 12 per cent of Kāinga Ora households are now behind on their rent.
Cost blowout, delays hit 21-unit state housing project
Kāinga Ora is sticking by its decision to go modular and with overseas builders.
Kāinga Ora failed on 'political neutrality' in advertorial - review
"We can just act as though we don't know anything," one internal email read.
Noticeable increase in emergency housing grants for holiday parks and campgrounds
Choking at the emergency housing end in Northland, and it's getting worse.
Minister steps in to change Kāinga Ora complaints process for unruly tenants
State house tenants who terrorise their neighbours can now be moved on faster.
Kāinga Ora to either remove or deconstruct existing old homes
Consent sought to build 11 new state homes in Whau Valley and Raumanga.
'First-home buyers can't compete': Critics on Govt's $1b state homes splash
The Government has bought 1,608 homes since July 2016.
'Terrified': Homeless family of seven 'squat' in empty house
'My desperation surpassed my fear,' says mum-of-five Ashleigh Wawatai.
'Not safe anymore': Alleged white supremacist in state house terrorising neighbours
'We just want a safe neighbourhood for my kids.'
'Total insanity': Seymour slams Govt over $70m land purchase
But housing minister says private developers would not deliver the housing Tauranga needs
Teuila Fuatai: Kicking out 'unruly' Kāinga Ora tenants not the answer
In the new year, we need a new response to stalemate over misbehaving Kainga Ora tenants.
Editorial: Kāinga Ora issues a barometer of our society
EDITORIAL: Evicting tenants is not the answer, nor is leaving them to torment neighbours.
'Every day is bloody terrifying': The human cost of living next to neighbours from hell
"You get to the point where it just consumes your life."
Kāinga Ora pays thousands to terrorised neighbours
One woman paid $5000 after months of threats to kill and sexual harassment.
'Mayhem and fear': National attacks Kāinga Ora's no evictions policy
A Black Power gang member allegedly threatened to slit a pensioner's throat.
Kāinga Ora under fire after Black Power gang party in state house
A court has granted a restraining order against the couple's Kāinga Ora neighbours.
Kāinga Ora tenant threatens to slit elderly neighbour's throat
Despite 'horrendous' behaviour, Kāinga Ora has not evicted any tenants for three years.