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The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in

Trade Me Property’s latest Rental Price Index is out.

'Inspiring example': Iwi to offer cheaper rents in brand new homes

Who can apply to live in Ngāti Whakaue's affordable rental subdivision in Rotorua?

Manawa Gardens opens in Rotorua

Ngāti Whakaue has created its own subdivision for its people in a sought-after location on iwi land following a multimillion-dollar partnership with the Government.

$3m spent on 64 Kāinga Ora homes that may not be built

"As bad as it sounds, sometimes you have to put the brakes on," developer says.

Raising a village: Hopes 100 houses could be built on returned land

Neighbouring businesses helped clear gorse to support the papakāinga aspirations.

Kāinga Ora spent $300m on housing projects at risk of being cancelled: Can the money be saved?

Two projects have alone cost $73m. If they are cancelled will the taxpayer funds be lost?

Drugs, prostitution, poo in carparks: Locals plead to end emergency housing in motels

Residents fight Government applications to keep seven motels going another year.

Star backing: Cliff Curtis gets on board with build-to-own newcomers Bloxx

Is build-to-own the solution to unaffordable housing?

'We’re not suddenly okay with it. We are tired'

Rotorua sees big drop in public submissions on continued contracted emergency housing.

Go-ahead given for 202 new homes in Rotorua

Approval has been given to build 202 homes at Ngongotahā, for starters.

'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k

'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'

Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred

'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'

Container-like Kāinga Ora apartment builds: Why little's changed in 3 months

Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd development shocked residents in March - when will it be done?

A 'crackhead…rampage': Govt applies to extend 7 Rotorua emergency housing motels

Consent sought for 7 contracted emergency motels to continue a further year.

Neighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale price

A trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.

New housing growth plan prioritises 'housing crisis' - Rotorua mayor

Housing density standards are set to sit on the council table again.