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Shakeup at Kāinga Ora: CEO Quits Amidst Government Changes

Andrew McKenzie - Government Changes - Kāinga Ora - Pink Batts - Social Housing - State Housing Corporation - Taxpayers' Union

CEO of Kāinga Ora resigns over unexpected organization overhaul. Is he leaving with more than just a golden handshake? Find out more!

Kāinga Ora, the state housing corporation, is experiencing a major shakeup as CEO Andrew McKenzie announces his resignation. McKenzie cited the unexpected changes implemented by the government as the reason for his departure, stating that it was not what he had originally signed up for. The leadership at Kāinga Ora is in turmoil, with a former board member revealing plans for a monitoring group to oversee the agency during this period of transition.

McKenzie's departure is set to come with a significant financial compensation, as he is expected to receive half of his annual pay as a golden handshake. The move has sparked controversy, with reports labeling the $365,000 payout as 'sickening.' Questions have been raised about the amount of compensation McKenzie is entitled to for resigning.

In a surprising turn of events, Kāinga Ora has decided to prioritize cost over quality by reverting to the exclusive use of Pink Batts, as confirmed by the agency's commercial general manager, Caroline McDowall. The decision to opt for cost-efficient materials signifies a shift in the organization's approach to providing state housing.

As the dust settles on McKenzie's resignation, the Taxpayers' Union continues to voice concerns over the sizable payout received by the outgoing CEO. The controversy surrounding the compensation further highlights the challenges faced by Kāinga Ora in navigating the evolving landscape of state housing in New Zealand.

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Kāinga Ora CEO Andrew McKenzie quits over government changes (RNZ)

The social housing boss is stepping down because an overhaul of the organisation is not what he signed up for.

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Kāinga Ora chief executive Andrew McKenzie resigns: Government ... (New Zealand Herald)

The chief executive of Kāinga Ora has resigned as changes the Government is making at the state housing corporation are “not what [he] signed up for”.

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Tumultuous time for Kāinga Ora as leadership cleaned out (1 News)

A former board member told 1News a monitoring group will be set up to observe the agency as the coalition Government looks to shake up state housing.

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Kāinga Ora CEO leaving with golden handshake (BusinessDesk)

Kāinga Ora chief executive Andrew McKenzie is leaving the agency at the end of October and will receive half his annual pay in compensation.

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Kāinga Ora goes to Batt, for cost over quality (The National Business Review)

Kāinga Ora commercial general manager Caroline McDowall has confirmed the government housing agency will revert to the exclusive use of Pink Batts for ...

'It was the right time': Kāinga Ora Chair speaks out as CEO ... (Newstalk ZB)

Kāinga Ora's Chief Executive Andrew McKenzie will be stepping down at the end of October, with a $365000 payout.

365k Golden Goodbye To Kinga Ora Heads Resignation Sickening (Scoop.co.nz)

The Taxpayers' Union is labelling the reported $365000 'sickening' and is questioning how someone is entitled, apparently, to six months pay for resigning.

Community Scoop » $365k Golden Goodbye To Kāinga Ora Head's ... (Community Scoop)

Press Release – New Zealand Taxpayers' Union. The Taxpayers Union is labelling the reported $365,000 sickening and is questioning how someone is entitled, ...

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Kāinga Ora boss resigns (Stuff.co.nz)

Kāinga Ora chief executive Andrew McKenzie has resigned, after almost eight years leading the state housing corporation. The coalition Government has put ...

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Kāinga Ora chief's exit: New chair at odds with Christopher Luxon ... (RNZ)

Kāinga Ora chief executive Andrew McKenzie has resigned and will receive a payout of around $365,000 as compensation for notice and redundancy.

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Chronic and poorly performing: PM says Kainga Ora is in for a refresh (Newstalk ZB)

Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that he doesn't know the details of Andrew McKenzie's redundancy payment from Kainga Ora, he wants to know the organisa.

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Kāinga Ora development in Flagstaff put on hold (Stuff.co.nz)

The 60-home Kāinga Ora housing complex on 1.9 hectares of vacant Crown-owned land in Endeavour Avenue, next to the Flagstaff shops, was originally set to be 70 ...

$365k golden goodbye to Kāinga Ora head's resignation, sickening (Taxpayers' Union)

The Taxpayers' Union is labelling the reported $365,000 'sickening' and is questioning how someone is entitled, apparently, to six months pay for resigning.

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English hit job used to sack Kainga Ora board (waateanews.com)

Five board members including former Aoteroa Fisheries chair Robin Hapi, Philippa Howden-Chapman, Sir John Hansen, Campbell Roberts and Nicole Anderson have been ...

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