Kainga Ora
The investment fund aiming to fix the housing crisis
A $90 million housing fund promises to tackle the Bay of Plenty's housing crisis
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Plans for Kāinga Ora housing in Kerikeri ruffles feathers
Plans by Kainga Ora to build social housing in Kerikeri's town centre have been ruffling feathers in the Far North town. The agency's latest proposal, however, appears to take community concerns on… Audio
The couple helping Rotorua's Fordlands community to thrive
Maraea and Kristian Pomana are part of the backbone of the Fordlands Community Centre. The organisation is in the heart of the Rotorua suburb which has long established high unemployment and poverty… Audio
Millwater locals deny NIMBYism but petition against Kainga Ora
Another Kainga Ora development has locals up in arms - fearing it could change the character of their neighbourhood.
But, community representatives in Millwater - in north Auckland, say there's no… Video, Audio
The Weekend Panel with Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie
Along with the continuing Omicron threat, our Weekend panelists Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie discuss the Russia/Ukraine situation, Kainga Ora, political polling and why people are shunning rum and… Audio
Govt may review no-eviction policy for Kainga Ora tenants
The government may take a second look at Kāinga Ora's policy that's seen no tenants evicted in the past three years.
That's despite complaints of unruly behaviour and harassment of their neighbours… Audio
Woman forced to pay double rent in move to public housing
A single mum who has waited five years to get into public housing is now paying hundreds of dollars in double rent - with Kainga Ora charging her while she wraps up her private tenancy.
The… Audio
Councils fear Kainga Ora ability to authorise new developments
Councils fear giving Kainga Ora the power to authorise largescale housing developments would enable it to ride roughshod over local authorities.
Legislation before Parliament would give the new… Audio
Sensors in state homes raises surveillance concerns
From next May - Kainga Ora, Housing New Zealand's successor - wants to begin installing multiple sensors in up to 2000 state houses as part of its Smart Homes project. Audio