March 22, 2015
Maori Trust unveils papakainga housing
Posted On March 22, 2015
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A Kaikohe-based trust has unveiled what it hopes will be the first of 16 papakainga homes on its land.
Omapere Taraire E and Rangihamama chair Sonny Tau says the development came out of talks between the government and the Napuhi Runanga, which he also chairs, about social housing for Maori.
The four-bedroom pilot house uses some relatively new construction elements including steel framing to keep costs down.
He says it’s a better option than refurbishng second hand Housing Corporation homes.
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