Ethan ManeraWellington Reporter·NZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 10:13 PM3 mins to read‌NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, August 13, 2026. neither the left or right bloc have the seats to form a Government - making Opportunity the kingmaker. Video / NZ HeraldWhat was once Kāinga Ora’s most ambitious social housing project has been scaled down by two-thirds, Housing Minister Chris Bishop has announced.

When first announced in 2022, Wellington’s Arlington development was to be the country’s largest social housing development, promising 300 homes across multiple buildings, as well as a playground