Almost 3000 state homes in Porirua, near Wellington, will be made "warmer, drier and safer", says the Prime Minister, and an 2000 extra houses are set to be built with a mix of affordable, market and KiwiBuild stock.
Jacinda Ardern made the announcement from Porirua today.
It would see a $1.5 billion investment into Porirua.
The Government intends to work alongside the Council, community and Ngāti Toa.
She said the Government would work on a programme that would transform the eastern suburbs of Porirua.
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Ms Adern said the "hugely significant announcements" was expected to see 2900 state homes in Porirua be made "warmer, drier and safer", and there would be an additional 2000 homes - a mix of affordable, KiwiBuild and market properties.
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