Ōtara tenancy terminated after property deemed uninhabitable

NZ HeraldStuffSunday 16 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Tenancy Tribunal, Kāinga Ora

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A Tenancy Tribunal has ordered a tenant to vacate a south Auckland home after Kāinga Ora found the property unfit for living. Staff required full protective equipment to enter the flat due to conditions involving animal excrement and rotting food. The decision follows four warnings that failed to resolve the issues.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 16 Aug, 8:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Ōtara tenancy terminated after Kāinga Ora finds flat uninhabitable (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    ‘Filth’ and animal faeces: Kāinga Ora tenant loses Ōtara home (opens in new tab)