Kainga Ora
Govt announces 'turnaround' plan for Kainga Ora
The Goverment has today announced a "turnaround" plan for Kainga Ora which aims to reduce the agency's debt by about $1.8b compared to the pre-election figures. Housing Minister Chris Bishop's plan is… Audio
Housing Minister speaks on Kainga Ora renovation plan
The government unveiled its extensive renovation plan for Kainga Ora. The revamp will see the government sell about 900 state houses a year. It said the money will help off set new construction and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 July 2024
On today's episode, we cross to Washington DC for the latest on the attempt to assassinate former President Trump. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston discusses a new… Audio
Can social housing be run on a more business-like basis?
Kainga Ora is set to tighten its belt after an independent review raised alarms over its financial situation. Audio
The investment fund aiming to fix the housing crisis
A $90 million housing fund promises to tackle the Bay of Plenty's housing crisis
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The investment fund aiming to fix the housing crisis
A $90 million housing fund promises to tackle the Bay of Plenty's housing crisis
Plans for Kāinga Ora housing in Kerikeri ruffles feathers
Plans by Kainga Ora to build social housing in Kerikeri's town centre have been ruffling feathers in the Far North town. The agency's latest proposal, however, appears to take community concerns on… Audio
The couple helping Rotorua's Fordlands community to thrive
Maraea and Kristian Pomana are part of the backbone of the Fordlands Community Centre. The organisation is in the heart of the Rotorua suburb which has long established high unemployment and poverty… Audio
Millwater locals deny NIMBYism but petition against Kainga Ora
Another Kainga Ora development has locals up in arms - fearing it could change the character of their neighbourhood.
But, community representatives in Millwater - in north Auckland, say there's no… Video, Audio
The Weekend Panel with Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie
Along with the continuing Omicron threat, our Weekend panelists Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie discuss the Russia/Ukraine situation, Kainga Ora, political polling and why people are shunning rum and… Audio
Govt may review no-eviction policy for Kainga Ora tenants
The government may take a second look at Kāinga Ora's policy that's seen no tenants evicted in the past three years.
That's despite complaints of unruly behaviour and harassment of their neighbours… Audio
Woman forced to pay double rent in move to public housing
A single mum who has waited five years to get into public housing is now paying hundreds of dollars in double rent - with Kainga Ora charging her while she wraps up her private tenancy.
The… Audio
Councils fear Kainga Ora ability to authorise new developments
Councils fear giving Kainga Ora the power to authorise largescale housing developments would enable it to ride roughshod over local authorities.
Legislation before Parliament would give the new… Audio
Sensors in state homes raises surveillance concerns
From next May - Kainga Ora, Housing New Zealand's successor - wants to begin installing multiple sensors in up to 2000 state houses as part of its Smart Homes project. Audio
