New Zealand Herald logo New Zealand Herald 3 weeks ago

Leaky homes' heartbreak

Leaky home owners have slammed the Government's bailout scheme as offering no relief to those hardest hit. Thousands of owners will get nothing, while the rest face paying almost two-thirds of repair costs. Full Article at New Zealand Herald

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  1. Maurice Williamson
  2. John Gray
  3. John Banks

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Related Quotes

  1. It's just missing the big picture in terms of the dreadful social and economic impact that it's going to have on our country
    – John Gray SOURCE: New Zealand Herald 3 weeks ago
  2. Please be assured the Government is committed to resolving the issue of leaky homes, bearing in mind the unfortunate experience you and others have had
    – Maurice Williamson SOURCE: New Zealand Herald 3 weeks ago
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Cast of Characters

  1. Maurice Williamson
  2. John Banks
  3. John Gray
  4. Ministry of Justice
  5. Helen Clark Helen Clark
  6. John Key John Key