Kāinga Ora tenants cause rise in crime, Parnell businesses claim
The local business association says it recorded 40 incidents of criminal and disorderly behaviour in November and December alone, including a brazen robbery.
Businesses on upmarket Parnell Rise say antisocial behaviour is increasing.
What's at stake: The Parnell Business Association has called on the housing minister and Kāinga Ora inquiry lead to do something about rising crime it says is being caused by the agency's tenants.
Background: The association has invested heavily in CCTV because of the problem, and says it can track offenders to Kāinga Ora apartments just off Parnell Rise.
Key players: Parnell Business Association; Kāinga Ora; David Seymour; Chris Bishop; Bill English.
The Parnell Business Association has asked Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Kāinga Ora inquiry head Sir Bill English to act over rising crime it says is due to state housing tenants in the area.
In November and December alone, it recorded more than 40 incidents on its patch ranging from robbery to
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What's at stake: The Parnell Business Association has called on the housing minister and Kāinga Ora inquiry lead to do something about rising crime it says is being caused by the agency's tenants.
Background: The association has invested heavily in CCTV because of the problem, and says it can track offenders to Kāinga Ora apartments just off Parnell Rise.
Key players: Parnell Business Association; Kāinga Ora; David Seymour; Chris Bishop; Bill English.
