Contaminated water, delays and increasing costs see Kumeu family's dream home become a nightmare

Carolyn Robinson, Seven Sharp Reporter

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The construction of Trevor and Shelley's dream Kumeu home has been plagued by delays and cost increases. Source: Seven Sharp

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