New developments to further boost supply of housing in Dunedin

Kāinga Ora has signed an agreement with a local developer to purchase 18 brand new two-bedroom homes at 27 Napier Street, Mornington once they are completed. This development also includes a community room for the whānau who will live there.

Regional Director Otago, Southland and South Canterbury, Kerrie Young says the new homes will be used to meet the urgent need for public housing in Dunedin and provide more people with a warm and dry place to call home.

“Dunedin continues to be a priority area for us based on current demand. We are particularly focussed on delivering more new homes in areas of the city that are well connected to amenities, open green spaces and services.

“We’re delighted to have partnered with a local developer on this high quality development. The homes are well suited to modern lifestyles and all come with their own off-street parking.

“Another great feature of this development is a community room which residents and other community services will be able to make use of,” says Ms Young.

Aerial image of the Middleton Road site

Kāinga Ora has also purchased the former Hilltop Funeral Home on Middleton Road, Corstorphine.

The site borders an existing Kāinga Ora home that will be demolished at the same time as the existing buildings on the newly acquired site, so it can be included in the redevelopment.

“We acknowledge the history and the significance this site will have for number of whānau within the community. With this in mind, the site will be blessed prior to any site clearance and preparations getting underway.

“Layout designs are currently being developed with a view to lodge applications for resource and building consents, at which point we’ll be able to provide an update on our plans for the site.

“We are looking forward to delivering new homes on the Napier Street site and plans being confirmed for our Middleton Road development,” Ms Young says.

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