NZKainga Ora, a New Zealand state housing agency, has announced plans to construct 37 new state homes in Wellington on a vacant site in Strathmore. The development involves demolishing three abandoned apartment blocks that have remained empty for up to six years. While local residents expressed relief that the project will proceed, they criticized the delayed timeline, with construction expected to start in early 2028. The project includes a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom homes aimed at addressing social housing needs. However, some residents and council members noted that the number of homes is lower than initially promised, and public housing demand remains high with over 600 people on the waiting list.
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