Kāinga Ora

The development was initially the construction of two-storey townhouses on Millwater Street and would add 37 two-bedroom social houses to the list.

She said Kāinga Ora is looking to get more members of the community involved in the feedback process It said Kāinga Ora is not aware of any developments that have not gone ahead at all due to lack of engagement with the community. Jones said after the robust response from Millwater residents, Kāinga Ora has decided to look at the region as whole and deliver social housing with a wider approach. Taina Jones said after the feedback, Kāinga Ora decided to take a "wider look" in the region. A meeting between Kāinga Ora and Millwater residents happened at the end of November, when the decision on the development was due to be made. The development on Bonair Crescent in the northern suburb of Millwater has been controversial since the beginning, with Kāinga Ora apologising for "missing a step" and not opening the project for community consultation.