Residents protest to stop sale of empty Kāinga Ora homes

Monday 19 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 Oct, 9:30am

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Protesters have pitched tents at a block of 36 empty Kāinga Ora homes in Strathmore to oppose their sale. The community is rallying to prevent the Wellington site from being sold, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon.

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1. RNZMon 19 Oct, 10:09pm

   Residents stage sleep-out at empty Kāinga Ora block to be sold (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. The PostTue 20 Oct, 8:32am

   Yes in my backyard: Wellington community rallies against state housing sale (opens in new tab)

   • ‘Public land for public housing’: Protesters try to stop sale (opens in new tab) Tue 20 Oct, 9:30am