A housing expert is backing the move to overhaul Kainga Ora leadership. 

The Housing Minister's announced a refreshed board and new expectations to reduce operating losses.

It follows a review by former Prime Minister Bill English saying the ministry's been financially unsustainable. 

Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust Bernie Smith says private community housing providers can be better at supporting tenants. 

He told Mike Hosking that Kainga Ora's previous board made unilateral decisions which negatively affected the market.

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A housing expert is backing the move to overhaul Kainga Ora leadership.  
The Housing Minister's announced a refreshed board and new expectations to reduce operating losses.
It follows a review by former Prime Minister Bill English saying the ministry's been financially unsustainable.  
Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust Bernie Smith says private community housing providers can be better at supporting tenants.  
He told Mike Hosking that Kainga Ora's previous board made unilateral decisions which negatively affected the market. 
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