What I do want to push back against is the notion that people who have the opportunity to live in a Kāinga Ora home are somehow more violent or unsafe than others, and I want to absolutely refute that. The people in Kāinga Ora homes are people who are great neighbours, great tenants, and great contributors to their community, and long may we champion them. I have to say that Kāinga Ora provides housing for those who may find it difficult to find housing in other places. It may be because they have health concerns, mental health concerns, drug issues, or other challenging life situations. That does not mean that they do not deserve to be housed in homes that are warm, dry, and affordable, and are able to take part in their communities like anyone else. 