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Public housing to return to Wairarapa, Tararua after more than two decades
The two areas have been without any such homes since the then-National government sold its stock of more than 500 of them in 1999.
Social housing development in Greytown 'step in the right direction'
Many Greytown residents have been surprised to learn that a social housing development is planned for the Wairarapa township.
Retirement village sector unveils voluntary reforms
Changes to be trialled for a year deal with payment of interest on money owed for unsold units, aspects of weekly fees, and removing "unfair" clauses on occupation rights agreements. Audio
NZ's first not-for-profit power company to launch this month
Toast Electric will use profits from "regular" customers to subsidise the electricity bills of those who struggle to pay.
Road repair costs leave councils feeling the pinch
Severe winter weather is wreaking havoc on the state of Aotearoa's roads.
Bishop's winning move: Author takes children's book prize - again
The author of a book described as a taonga for this generation and the next has taken out the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year award for the fifth time.