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K Inga Ora News
Diana Clement
Kāinga Ora sells off three tiny cottages worth more than $2m each
Neighbouring properties pitched at developers.
Catherine Masters
Ex-housing minister’s overcrowding fears - 15 to 20 people to a house
Mark Gosche says the Government is failing to heed the lessons of New Zealand’s past.
Nikki Preston
Kāinga Ora axes 60% of social housing projects planned for 2025
The developments the agency have put on ice would have provided 1019 homes.
Diana Clement
OneRoof first-home buyer’s guide: What incentives do first-home buyers get?
Find out how the KiwiSaver First Home Withdrawal scheme can help with your deposit.
Nikki Preston
Are 1576 new homes heading to the scrap heap? Full list of developments on hold at KO
Future of big housing developments hangs in the balance.
Nikki Preston
Kāinga Ora turmoil: Mayor wants answers after controversial Hamilton housing development paused
She warns there's a shortage of homes in the city.
Catherine Masters
Ex-minister reveals ‘incredibly damaging moment’ for housing in NZ
Megan Woods says surprise U-turn on density rules torpedoed rare moment of unity.
Nikki Preston
House sales on the verge of collapse due to finance delays, claim brokers
However, banks deny there are delays in processing applications.
Catherine Smith
How a $27,000 radio contest win took the pressure off battling Kiwi family
Chloe and Jake Stevens are close to landing their dream home in Hawke’s Bay.
Catherine Masters
First home grant axed: What the Government changes mean for first-time buyers
Experts say removal of help will be devastating.
Nikki Preston
Kāinga Ora scraps controversial housing development in ski town
Ohakune community was split over the plans, which included social housing.
Nikki Preston
First Home Partner: Help for first-time buyers pulled due to 'unprecedented demand'
Kāinga Ora says it isn’t any accepting new applications for its shared ownership scheme.
Catherine Smith
Buyer's gamble sees flood-damaged South Auckland home sell for $575,000
House also had asbestos issues but bidders were keen to snap it up.
Diana Clement
Bank quickly changes home loan rules after buyers rush to get ‘hidden’ deal
Buying with less than 20% deposit is getting easier.
Nikki Preston
Kāinga Ora revealed as secret buyer of $21m-plus housing development
Government agency bought 27 two- and three-bedroom freehold duplexes in Hamilton.
Nikki Preston
Government help for first home buyers pays off, approvals rise 60%
A lot more grant applications have been approved than the number of properties bought using it.
Catherine Masters
'Don't go nil-by-mouth': Biggest mistakes first-time buyers can make
How to prepare for the market in 2023.
Ashley Church
Ashley Church: Should NZ take a biblical approach to house building?
Some commentators suggest we’re too short-sighted to get housing right.