PremiumPremiumBusinessPonsonby Kāinga Ora complex fenced off for upgradeA Kāinga Ora 15-unit, one-bedroom apartment complex in Ponsonby, originally constructed in 2019, has been vacated for improvements.Watch04 Nov 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Outrageous': One of NZ's first state housing blocks mothballed, future uncertainKāinga Ora has been 'working through decisions' on the building's future since 2022.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$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.31 Oct 05:55 PM
New ZealandTrashed and abandoned social housing complex in Auckland to be demolished, says Kāinga OraAfter 20 years, the complex leaks and needs seismic strengthening says Kāinga Ora.31 Oct 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Trailblazing' - first private business wins building consenting accreditationAble to process building consent applications and inspect buildings during construction.29 Oct 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga 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?28 Oct 10:41 PM
New ZealandFire in Auckland Kāinga Ora apartment block suspicious - policeThe fire in Ōtāhuhu, in the early hours of Sunday, cut power to many flats.28 Oct 12:31 AM
New ZealandResidents saved from balcony as Kāinga Ora apartment in South Auckland goes up in flamesFirefighting crews were called to the fire on Albert St, Ōtāhuhu just after midnight.27 Oct 06:25 AM
New ZealandMore Māori getting on property ladder on Māori land'Any solutions to combat the housing crisis were welcome.'23 Oct 02:03 AM
New ZealandBurnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state housesFire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.21 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandCouncil not backing down on land donated for pensionersCouncil says it will allow Kāinga Ora to build on the property despite a legal challenge.14 Oct 04:07 AM
New Zealand$1.2m per apartment: New Kāinga Ora build part of billion dollar scandal, developer saysOckham Residential developer says cost of public housing builds is national embarrassment.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letterPhilippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.08 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuTainui team up with Government to develop housing at HopuhopuFifty-seven homes will be built on Tainui land at Ngāruawāhia.07 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora bans elderly tenants from their happy hour drinksTenants claim a big night drinking for them ends by 8.30pm but Kāinga Ora wants it banned.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew social housing development underway in Raumati BeachTwenty-six homes will be built.26 Sep 02:13 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?Watch25 Sep 07:41 PM
OpinionMāori and Pasifika have been priced out of paradiseOPINION: Building new houses that are warm, dry and secure is urgent and necessary.25 Sep 07:15 PM
KahuWillie Jackson says National takes applause for Labour's housing initiativeLabour MP accuses Government of 'spinning the stats'.25 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandHousing Minister Chris Bishop defends Kāinga Ora cuts, insists performance won’t sufferThe Minister of Housing says he made the government's priorities clear.25 Sep 07:45 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora set to cut about 330 jobs amid agency overhaulKāinga Ora is to cut 330 jobs in a second round of restructuring amid ongoing reviews.25 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandPrivate developer offers to take over stalled Kāinga Ora developmentThe Government has already sunk $48m into Wellington's Arlington site.24 Sep 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housingOPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.23 Sep 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Huge difference': Twenty-eight 'affordable' rentals to be built'This new development will also free up much-needed rental accommodation.'22 Sep 07:38 PM
KahuChildren living in motels drops as families are moved into social housingIn eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.22 Sep 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principalHora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homesThe development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWanaka St openingTikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga OraWatch16 Sep 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Why should my kids be scared?' Woman says Kāinga Ora needs to get toughThe Puriri Park resident is tired of loud music, family violence and threats.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandArson suspected in Whangārei's Thomas St next to fatal house fireThe house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga, was well-involved when firefighters arrived.05 Sep 12:02 AM
New ZealandLabour leader talks Northland roads, healthcare and crime in local visitThe Labour leader visited Whangārei to see the progress of projects he signed off.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOwners say dream shattered after Kāinga Ora buys 35 neighbouring homesHomes about providing for need, Barrett Homes says.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$48m spent on Kāinga Ora social housing development, but site still sits emptyKāinga Ora’s taking another look at the plans due to 'significant cost escalation'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’ll get flooded': Kāinga Ora building delays frustrate neighbourHomeowner says her property was flooded twice in two years.23 Aug 05:00 PM
