The first 55 people wrongly evicted from their state houses are to receive compensation today following Housing NZ's debunked positive methamphetamine tests which saw roughly 800 tenants displaced from their homes. Each tenant is set to receive a pay-out averaging $8,000 but an advocacy group says it's not enough.
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Home ownership dream closer for Hamilton whānau
The dream of owning a home for Māori whānau is another step closer as work gets underway to build 80 new homes in Hamilton City.
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80 new homes for Hamilton East
Housing New Zealand and Waikato-Tainui today announced that they will begin work on rejuvenating the old Jebson Place site in Hamilton East into a mix of public and private housing.
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HNZ to compensate 800 tenants wrongly evicted post-meth tests
Tenants who were wrongly kicked-out of their homes for meth contamination will receive a formal apology and up to $3,000 compensation from Housing New Zealand.
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Housing NZ to reimburse 800 affected by meth testing
The organisation has admitted they were wrong in their response to meth contamination in houses and around 800 tenants suffered by losing their tenancies and possessions.
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First Kiwibuild homes ready for sale in Papakura
They're made up made up of 12 three-bedroom homes selling for $579,000 and six four-bedroom homes selling for almost $649,000.
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Public feedback needed to make life better for renters
New Zealanders are being asked to provide feedback on new government proposals to make life better for renters.
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Māori state house tenant appointed to Housing NZ board
For the first time, a Māori state house tenant has been appointed to the Housing NZ board. Disability activist and lawyer Dr Huhana Hickey looks to bring a new perspective to the director role.
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Dr Lance O'Sullivan challenges Minister of Housing after visiting appalling state home
Dr O'Sullivan has issued the challenge after witnessing the living conditions of a solo mum and her two sick boys living in a state house in Auckland.
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South Auckland iwi want a say in 10,000 new home build
Local South Auckland tribe Te Ākitai o Waiōhua are keen to have a seat at the table following the government's plan to build 10,000 new homes in Māngere. One-third of the homes will be KiwiBuild and one-third state.
