Kāinga Ora
The public housing problem
Is Kāinga Ora, the government's social housing arm, a total mess or a 'stonking financial success'? Audio
Kāinga Ora change flood risk assessment
Kāinga Ora, formerly Housing New Zealand, says it has changed the way it assesses flood risks in the wake of a 2020 report which found more than 15 percent of its social housing , that's 10 thousand… Audio
Thousands of state houses on flood prone land, and more going up
A sizeable chunk of state housing is on flood prone land, with more builds being put on land expected to flood in the future.
Mixed feelings in New Plymouth over Kainga Ora development
New Plymouth's mayor says there is mixed feeling in the community towards a "desperately" needed Kāinga Ora housing development.
Prospective housing projects aim to unlock 35,000 dwellings
Thirty five housing projects are being considered for infrastructure funding from Kāinga Ora.
Undeclared SponCon causing political and editorial headaches
The Herald's dedicated property section printed 64 articles under the banner 'Our New Auckland' without declaring they were sponsored by Kāinga Ora, prompting NZME to review its processes on sponsored… Audio