PoliticsMinister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homesThe public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.18 Jan 04:17 AM
New ZealandTears and fears as residents faced with Kāinga Ora’s 50-house planThe state housing landlord says some residents welcome the development.20 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyKāinga Ora review won't slow public housing build - for now at leastChris Bishop commits to continuing to grow the number of public houses.19 Dec 05:10 AM
New ZealandNew public housing on the way in ThamesNew state houses for Thames will be ready early next year.20 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora plans for state housing in New Plymouth is being criticisedThe housing provider plans to demolish 40 state houses across five suburbs.20 Nov 12:58 AM
Banking and financeHouse prices set to rise 8 per cent next year - reportHigh population growth is 'adding to demand', says Westpac's chief economist.31 Oct 12:10 AM
ConstructionHow a National-led coalition will change our housing marketA new Government always leads to a shift in the balance of property power.25 Oct 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closetNational will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.22 Oct 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom P addict to 'squeaky clean': Solo dad eyes new Kāinga Ora homesThe housing agency has announced a major development.16 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: NZ's social housing waiting list is embarrassingOPINION: Australia is showing the way on social housing.12 Oct 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandŌhakune social housing going ahead despite council, community dispute'You can consult until the cows come home, but you’ll never satisfy all parties.'28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionChina to Point Chevalier: Who's doing the bright green project?A green machine rises, with 24,717 applicants on the housing register.19 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandConcerns spread over size and scale of Whangārei social housing projectsOpponents of the size and scale of the Whangārei social housing plans step up lobbying.10 Sep 01:34 AM
New Zealand'We're scared': Landlord tries to evict homeless from 'Houses of Horror' hotelThe emergency accommodation provider has come under scrutiny before.18 Aug 09:47 PM
New Zealand80-year-old refused five rentals as elder housing 'crisis' looms in cityAdvocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.14 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree-way partnership for Ōhakune housing developmentThe Ruapehu housing development will cater for different needs.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua councillors vote to keep reserve previously marked for public housingLand valued at $2 million could be used to help fill a sportsfield deficit instead.09 Aug 06:41 AM
New Zealand'We've come a long way': 42 Kāinga Ora homes built for familiesHousing Minister Megan Woods opened the development.04 Aug 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Kāinga Ora's 'village' in the middle of Auckland cityTe Mātāwai is Auckland's newest and largest response to homelessness in the city.02 Aug 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAre house prices finally at a 'fair' level?OPINION: A mortgage broking boss weighs up house prices relative to construction costs.23 Jul 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Dawn raids failure a new lowOPINION: First there was KiwiBuild, then the failure to stop dawn raids after an apology.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Housing as a human rightOPINION: Our editorial on calls for housing as a 'human right'.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora plan could see up to 40 small apartments builtThere's a conditional contract between Kāinga Ora and a developer.03 Jul 06:08 PM
New ZealandUnruly neighbours: Why aren’t more Kāinga Ora tenants evicted after complaints?Some neighbours have reported feeling unsafe and threatened.20 Jun 07:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHipkins says 'housing boom' is evident in RotoruaThe Prime Minister says the Government is building more state houses.19 Jun 07:09 PM
New Zealand'Very sneaky': Neighbours feel caught out by new Kāinga Ora developmentsNeighbours of state housing developments want more say before councils give the nod.07 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandCommunity group ‘surprised’ by consent for controversial Kerikeri social housing blockBut Kāinga Ora seems to have taken some community concerns on board, group says.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocals invited to see eight new Kāinga Ora homesEight new houses have just been finished for people without a home.23 May 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClearing the state housing list in Napier, Kāinga Ora to start building 60 homesNumbers on the State Housing Register are starting to fall as new homes are built.09 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandSocial housing plans spark town meeting in KerikeriOrganisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchaseHousing agency still mulling plans for the site but says it’s ideal for compact homes.11 Apr 05:00 PM
TalanoaPasifika bearing the brunt of New Zealand’s housing crisisNew Zealand is one of the most expensive places to buy a home.05 Apr 09:44 PM
New ZealandMore than 60 new homes for Hastings in latest Kāinga Ora projectThere are plans for more than 60 new homes.05 Apr 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand35 new public houses to be delivered in Whangārei by mid-2024Nine of the homes will be developed for those with mobility needs.15 Mar 04:00 PM
