Rules for Thee But Not for Kāinga Ora
November 17, 2022
“Labour has all but confirmed that it will give Kainga Ora another extension for implementing Healthy Homes Standards. It’s one rule for landlords, another rule for Labour,” says ACT Deputy Leader and Housing spokesperson Brooke van Velden.
“It has been revealed to ACT that Labour is planning to announce another extension for Kainga Ora beyond the existing 1 July 2023 deadline. After I questioned the Minister in Parliament today to confirm this, it was revealed it is indeed going through Cabinet.
“Hapless Labour Chief Whip Duncan Webb revealed that Cabinet was considering an extension while trying to justify Labour Ministers’ inability to address the question. Stating “the matter is under consideration by Cabinet which is clearly a reason for not disclosing what is under consideration”
“ACT predicts Cabinet will sign it off on Monday then Labour will try and quietly dump it on Friday.