Originally Posted by
artemis
They were super busy consulting the 'experts' about where demand for Kiwibuild was going to be and developing detailed policy (just kidding). From the developments approved it would be reasonable to assume those 'experts' might have had a less than independent motive. And that motive might have been, hey let's persuade Labour that certain developments are going to be abfab, have to be balloted due to the overwhelming demand. (And, whisper quietly to their mates, no risk for you, taxpayer will underwrite.)
To be fair, there were 12 Kiwibuild homes sold in April (last data officially available), only 321 still available to buy. Though lots under construction - 777. It will take a while at that rate.