Community group ‘surprised’ by consent for controversial Kerikeri social housing block
But Kāinga Ora seems to have taken some community concerns on board, group says.
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Tenant evicted from farm shed shared with landlord gets $1300
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'Level of concern amongst residents and advocates about some of the sector’s practices.'
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A Rotorua trust has lost a long-running legal battle.
Tenant told home was a ‘pigsty’ awarded $1000 in damages, but can’t keep pet cat
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New Avondale units sold from $450,000 - with swimming pool
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Family of 14 escape home fire seconds before house collapses
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Queenstown housing crisis: ‘Someone will die’
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National will reinstate no-cause evictions if elected
The party also wants to scrap a range of regulations it says hurts landlords.
Elaborate rental scam: 'Englishman' lures pregnant woman, flees country
Police have vowed to arrest him at the border should he attempt to return to New Zealand.
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'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in storm
The tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.
'Stupidity of you': Landlord who sent nasty texts to tenant ordered to pay $6k
A landlord lost control, sending abusive text messages to her tenant.
Murderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent couple
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Tūwharetoa housing strategy foundations taking shape; first affordable rentals up
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Insane reason Aussie mum failed rental inspection
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