Weekly News List: Housing - 8th of July

Mahuta connects with heartland and homeless in Northland visit

via NZ Herald

One of New Zealand's most influential Māori women spent a busy two days getting to know more about Northland issues. Read more…

House price growth flat across New Zealand, as Auckland values continue to fall

via TVNZ

Growth in house price values nationwide has slowed, almost to a stop. Read more…

Work starts on Otangarei papakāinga site for transitional housing

via NZ Herald

Work has started on papakāinga in Otangarei which will provide transitional housing for families before they move on to more sustainable accommodation. Read more…

Housing partnership effective use of Māori resources

via Waatea News

The chair of Lower Hutt's Waiwhetu Marae, Kura Moeahu, says a partnership with Kahungunu Whānau Services is the most effective way to address housing need in the region. Read more…

KiwiBuild's new leaders enter scheme's second year with 786 house shortfall

via TVNZ

This week marked the first birthday of KiwiBuild but celebrations were non-existent as targets were missed and issues continue to plague the Government house building initiative.  Read more…