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State housing

Natalia Albert falls down a rabbit hole whilst trying to establish how many public houses New Zealand has
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Natalia Albert falls down a rabbit hole whilst trying to establish how many public houses New Zealand has
Motu's Jaimie Monk & Arthur Grimes look at how public housing support during a child’s early years affects children’s socio-emotional development and wellbeing
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Motu's Jaimie Monk & Arthur Grimes look at how public housing support during a child’s early years affects children’s socio-emotional development and wellbeing
The Government’s plan to cut Kāinga Ora’s debt by $1.8 billion will halt construction of new homes despite 20,000-person waitlist
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The Government’s plan to cut Kāinga Ora’s debt by $1.8 billion will halt construction of new homes despite 20,000-person waitlist
The number of people on the waiting list for social housing has fallen for two consecutive quarters
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The number of people on the waiting list for social housing has fallen for two consecutive quarters
Greens will allow Kāinga Ora to borrow $5 billion more to build 5000 homes a year and clear the social housing list within five years
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Greens will allow Kāinga Ora to borrow $5 billion more to build 5000 homes a year and clear the social housing list within five years
Government funding for 8000 new homes will not necessarily increase the total number of homes being built but it will likely change the mix by increasing the supply at the bottom of the market
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Government funding for 8000 new homes will not necessarily increase the total number of homes being built but it will likely change the mix by increasing the supply at the bottom of the market
Infometrics says we should look to the 1930s for a solution to help the economy recover from a COVID-19 recession by building more state houses
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Infometrics says we should look to the 1930s for a solution to help the economy recover from a COVID-19 recession by building more state houses
Salvation Army questions how we're building more houses, but low income earners are still struggling to put roofs over their heads
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Salvation Army questions how we're building more houses, but low income earners are still struggling to put roofs over their heads
David Hargreaves says the Government should broaden its line of attack in the fight against the country's housing problems
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David Hargreaves says the Government should broaden its line of attack in the fight against the country's housing problems
David Hargreaves adds his voice to those exhorting the Government to keep its nerve on plans to build more houses
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David Hargreaves adds his voice to those exhorting the Government to keep its nerve on plans to build more houses
The Government is looking to set up 'partnership groups' with builders and developers to undertake major housing projects
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The Government is looking to set up 'partnership groups' with builders and developers to undertake major housing projects
Chris Trotter on how middle class housing subsidies overwhelmed the social housing priorities of the Labour Party's rank-and-file members
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Chris Trotter on how middle class housing subsidies overwhelmed the social housing priorities of the Labour Party's rank-and-file members
David Hargreaves says the Government needs to regroup over the holiday period and come back with a more clearly articulated plan for its flagship housing policy
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David Hargreaves says the Government needs to regroup over the holiday period and come back with a more clearly articulated plan for its flagship housing policy
David Hargreaves sees obvious potential conflicts of interest and purpose emerging within the so-called housing and urban development authority
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David Hargreaves sees obvious potential conflicts of interest and purpose emerging within the so-called housing and urban development authority
Phil Twyford progresses Nick Smith's plans to give central government the power cut through local planning rules to develop major urban housing projects
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Phil Twyford progresses Nick Smith's plans to give central government the power cut through local planning rules to develop major urban housing projects