Housing Minister, Chris Bishop, has confirmed the Government has met its 2023 election commitment to deliver 3,000 additional social homes in Auckland during the current term of Government, reaching the milestone months ahead of schedule.
As of the end of June 2026, the net increase of social homes in Auckland since November 2023 was 3,034 and climbing, said the Minister.
“Before the election we publicly committed to increasing Auckland’s social housing stock by at least the then net build rate of 1,000 homes a year over three years. I’m pleased to say, we have delivered 3000 social homes since we took office, delivering on that commitment ahead of schedule – and we’re still going.”
“Delivering so many new social homes has taken a huge effort from Community Housing Providers, Kāinga Ora, developers, builders and everyone involved in getting these homes delivered. Thank you to everyone who has played a part,” said Mr Bishop.
Kāinga Ora contributed 1,824 of the new Auckland homes, and Community Housing Providers have delivered the remaining 1,210.
“We’re not just delivering more social homes – we’re delivering homes that better reflect the needs of the people waiting for them,” said Minister Bishop.
“In 2023, only around 12% of Kāinga Ora’s homes were one-bedroom properties, despite around 60% of people on the Auckland housing register currently needing a one-bedroom home.
“We’re changing that by focusing on building the right homes, in the right places, for the people most in need. Around 60 per cent of the new social homes delivered in Auckland are one- and two-bedroom properties.
“We also know that there is significant need in South and West Auckland, so it’s encouraging that 75% of the new Auckland homes are in those areas.
“These 3,034 additional social homes in Auckland form part of more than 8,400 additional social housing places delivered across New Zealand since November 2023.
“While the 3,000 homes milestone is worth celebrating, there’s a lot more to do.
“We’re continuing to invest in more social housing where it’s needed most. Through Budgets 2024, 2025 and 2026 we’ve funded over 4,500 additional social homes and affordable rentals, including further investment in Auckland through the Flexible Fund,” he said.
