But to be clear, I'm definitely talking about the <1% of tenants who are taking the Mickey, and I don't think what KO has been doing in the recent past has really worked for them.

[–] Ilovethebomb 1 points 1 week ago

There was a KO housing development that was burned down in an arson attack recently, almost certainly by a local resident.

They've dug a massive hole for themselves, because the actions of a minority of people in their housing have given them such a poor reputation that nobody wants to live next to a KO property, and are willing to go as far as committing arson to avoid it.

It's a serious problem, and it should never have gotten this far.

[–] liv 1 points 1 week ago

Yes it's clearly not fit for purpose.

Unless you have insurance (which I hope you do) if you got struck down bu one of the dread diseases you'd be unlikely to afford to rent a kainaga ora house.

Because you have a housing deposit you's not elligible for Accomodation supplement leaving you witb $342 a week. Take away 25% rent you're left with $264 per week to cover everything food, bills, utilities.

It doesn't take much to overset that. One disastwr in your life and suddenly money is supeertight.