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South Island industrial development gains fast-track approval
A major industrial land development in Christchurch has received approval under the Government’s Fast-track consenting process, marking the 20th project cleared through the scheme...
Tenant alleges coercion and threats in dispute with Kāinga Ora
A former tenancy manager has spoken out about what she describes as a prolonged and distressing dispute with Kāinga Ora, alleging coercion, threats, and...
Government cuts Auckland housing capacity target to 1.6 Million
The Government has announced it will amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) to reduce the minimum housing capacity requirement under Auckland Council’s Plan Change...
Greens blame government policy as new report shows homelessness worsening nationwide
The Green Party is urging the Government to commit to stronger action on homelessness after new data showed the problem is either stagnating or...
Government ends contracted emergency housing in Rotorua
The Government has formally shut down all contracted emergency housing in Rotorua, bringing an end to a system ministers say placed long-term strain on...
Auckland Council approves high-rise housing plan
Auckland Council has voted 18–5 in favour of a new housing intensification plan that will allow 10–15 storey high rises to be built around...
Wealthy foreign investors can buy or build $5m luxury homes
The coalition government has confirmed a new exemption to New Zealand’s foreign buyers ban, allowing wealthy “golden visa” investors to purchase or build a...
‘Experts’ propose ‘spare bedroom tax’ in Melbourne
The push to introduce a “spare bedroom tax” in Melbourne has sparked heated debate, with critics slamming it as yet another desperate attempt by...
Shed and sleepout rules relaxed after red tape complaints
Homeowners will soon face fewer restrictions when building garden sheds, garages, and sleepouts, with the Government moving to ease setback rules by the end...
Government opens door to cheaper overseas building materials to slash housing costs
From tomorrow, a wide range of building materials — including plasterboard, cladding systems, windows, and external doors — will become easier to use on...
Controversial helipad approved
Auckland Council-appointed commissioners have approved a contentious helipad application by entrepreneur Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams, despite receiving 87% opposition in...
Kāinga Ora cancels planned homes and sells off surplus land in ‘major financial reset’
State housing agency Kāinga Ora is scrapping 212 housing projects that would have delivered nearly 3,500 homes and selling off 36 hectares of vacant...
Govt crackdown sees spike in Kāinga Ora evictions and warnings over abusive tenant behaviour
A government crackdown on abusive Kāinga Ora tenants has led to a dramatic rise in evictions and formal warnings, with Associate Housing Minister Tama...
Kāinga Ora proposes over 600 job cuts in major restructure
Kāinga Ora has announced a proposal to cut a net total of 673 roles—195 of which are currently vacant—as part of a large organisational...
Government overhauls infrastructure funding to “boost housing growth”
The Government has announced significant changes to infrastructure funding and financing to address the country’s "ongoing housing crisis". As part of the 'Going for Housing...
Spain plans 100% property tax on non-EU buyers to tackle housing crisis
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a plan to impose a tax of up to 100% on properties purchased by non-residents from outside...
Kāinga Ora housing project sparks National debate over cost and debt
The unveiling of Kāinga Ora’s new housing complex in Meadowbank, Auckland, has reignited controversy over the state-run agency's spending, with developers and political figures...
Kāinga Ora faces major restructuring including 330 job cuts
Social housing agency Kāinga Ora is set to cut approximately 330 jobs in its latest wave of restructuring, following an earlier announcement of 232...
Kāinga Ora sell-off generates over $80 million
Kāinga Ora has sold 167 state houses across New Zealand between 2019 and early 2024, raising more than $80 million. The sales included properties in...
Evictions on the rise as government cracks down on disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has announced an increase in evictions of unruly tenants from state housing managed by Kāinga Ora. Following the government's directive in...
‘Going for Housing Growth’ stage one unveiled
The Government will establish ambitious new housing growth targets for New Zealand’s cities, while taking steps to make it easier to expand both up...
New Kāinga Ora board appointed with mandate to reduce losses and ensure financial sustainability
The government has announced a new board for Kāinga Ora, following the resignation of chief executive Andrew McKenzie. Housing Minister Chris Bishop named the new...
Kāinga Ora boss to step down, gets $300K+ ‘redundancy’ payout
Kāinga Ora chief executive Andrew McKenzie is set to depart at the end of October due to significant changes in the organisation that he...
Construction industry concerns over Kāinga Ora’s revamp and project delays
The construction industry in New Zealand is facing significant issues due to the government’s revamp of Kāinga Ora, the largest home builder in the...
Contracted emergency housing motels in Rotorua to end
The end of Contracted Emergency Housing (CEH) motels in Rotorua is nearing another milestone as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces...
Kāinga Ora ordered to pay $6K to tenant over neighbour’s antisocial behaviour
A recent Tenancy Tribunal ruling has ordered the state housing agency to compensate a tenant with $6,000 after she endured distressing experiences caused by...
Kāinga Ora instructed to end ‘Sustaining Tenancies’ in crackdown on antisocial behaviour
Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities has been instructed to end the Sustaining Tenancies Framework and take stronger measures against persistent antisocial behaviour by...
Kainga Ora scraps controversial Millwater social housing project
Kāinga Ora has decided to halt a controversial social housing project in Auckland's northern suburb of Millwater at Bonair Crescent, citing financial unviability as...
‘Unacceptable number’ of empty Kāinga Ora social houses across NZ, says Bishop
The number of new social houses sitting vacant across New Zealand is completely unacceptable, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “I was dismayed to learn that,...
Independent Review into Kāinga Ora announced
The Government has announced an independent review into Kāinga Ora, fulfilling another of its first 100-day plan commitments. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has today announced...
