Maybe a solution is to increase the amount people get through the benefit system.
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.
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.
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.
Being poor doesn’t always mean you’re taking the mickey. But all humans need shelter and warmth.
Maybe a solution is to increase the amount people get through the benefit system.
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.
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.
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.