Waiouru Defence Force housing project fails to break ground

Thursday 12 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 12 Jun 2025, 10:17am

In this story NZME, New Zealand Defence Force, Chris Penk, Ngāti Rangi

The New Zealand Defence Force's project to build 50 houses at Waiouru has stalled two years after receiving funding. Sources indicate that construction has not started because a deal with Ngāti Rangi reportedly fell through at the last minute.

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1. RNZThu 12 Jun 2025, 6:41am

   Defence's Waiouru housing project fails to break ground after deal with Ngāti Rangi falls over, sources say (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 12 Jun 2025, 10:17am

   Defence Force’s Waiōuru housing project stalls after Ngāti Rangi deal falls over - sources (opens in new tab)