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Poll: What's your view on the proposed state house development in Flagstaff?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,

Plans to set up a state housing development in a leafy Hamilton suburb has some residents' backs up.

Seventy units of two and three storey buildings are planned for Endeavour Ave, next to the shopping centre.

Kāinga Ora - Housing and Communities​ (formerly Housing NZ) says the development is still a proposal, and is mix of state and privately owned homes.

But not everyone is opposed to the plan.

What's your view?

Read the full story here.

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What's your view on the proposed state house development in Flagstaff?
  • 36.3% I support it
    36.3% Complete
  • 52% I oppose it
    52% Complete
  • 11.7% I'm abivalent
    11.7% Complete
248 votes
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