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$1m payout for former Kāinga Ora chief executive
Andrew McKenzie took home $1.066m in the 11 months to August 30 last year.

‘Watershed moment’: Govt to lend to private sector for social houses
Chris Bishop is also exploring underwriting bank loans to community housing providers.

Cabinet blocks Bishop's plan to zone for 540,000 new Auckland homes
Housing Minister Chris Bishop's audacious proposal for new housing was overruled.

Kāinga Ora sells up state houses in Auckland’s wealthy suburbs
Kāinga Ora said it's been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council.

Greenfield Model: Minister announces home owner levy to fund housing developments
The Government would lend at competitive interest rates during early stage of project.

Builders of Auckland’s abandoned 57-level Seascape tower win $33m claim
Judge: 'I order Shundi to pay the sum in the statutory demand within five working days.'

Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.

‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fire
The historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.

Opinion: Why congestion charging is key to Auckland’s growth
Congestion costs Auckland between $900 million and $1.3 billion annually.

Why Auckland’s economic growth isn’t matching its potential
The country’s biggest region hasn’t quite met its full potential in economic activity.

‘The Giant’: Unique Havelock North arts and crafts home on market
The Havelock gem is a historic nod to a simpler, traditional cottage style.

‘Bounce back’: Wellington house attracts 17 offers, sells 18% above RV
Real Estate agents are seeing signs of recovery after valuations plummeted in the capital.

Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider
Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.

‘I’m pragmatic’: Willie Jackson gears up for one of Labour’s biggest jobs
"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."

'Slow but complete breakdown': $9.8m real estate agency fight; Cooper company wins big award
Case revolved around protracted dispute between parties over branch established at Albany.

Eviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaints
Police confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.

In by Christmas: Building of 28 subsidised rentals on track
The rentals will target essential workers in healthcare, education and emergency services.

High-rise horror: Owners of wrecked upmarket apartments to walk away
'This really was a situation where the owners are salvaging what they could.'

Why 56-level $300m+ Seascape tower is abandoned for seven months
Court decision in November prohibited the builder from acting till the paperwork was done.

Auckland Facebook group stirs controversy with pay-to-post plan
Admins banned at least 88 members for reacting to the fee proposal.

‘Rate wars’: How much further will they fall?
'The fixation with short fixes might be about to come to an end,' says Kelvin Davidson.