Kāinga Ora eviction notices increase following government crackdown

Friday 10 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 10 Jan 2025, 1:24pm

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The government reports that 553 eviction notices have been issued by Kāinga Ora since July 2024. This is a significant increase from the 41 notices issued during the same period last year. Housing Minister Chris Bishop stated that the rise in notices and shorter complaint wait times indicate the crackdown is working.

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1. 1News via RNZFri 10 Jan 2025, 11:53am

   State landlord issues 553 warnings for unruly tenant behaviour (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 10 Jan 2025, 12:06pm

   Government crackdown on Kāinga Ora tenants sees rise in evictions (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 10 Jan 2025, 1:24pm

   Huge increase in warnings to Kāinga Ora tenants (opens in new tab)