Maxine Boag
Maxine Boag is a Napier City councillor who oversees the council housing portfolio and represents the Nelson Park Ward, which includes the Victoria Masonic Flats. Concerned about the implications of the flats' demolition during a housing crisis, Boag has voiced fears that vulnerable residents may struggle to find alternative affordable accommodation in the area, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to address housing shortages in the community.
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Long-time housing campaigner Maxine Boag said: 'Someone needs to pull their finger out.'
Government-owned Napier apartment block with 30 flats was completed 5 months ago but is still empty
New Zealand· 2025-11-30
Maxine Boag, a six-term Napier City councillor, expressed disappointment over the housing decisions affecting Maraenui.
Napier state housing cuts: Maraenui site to stay empty, 12 years after demolition jobNew Zealand· 2025-07-02
Napier City councillor Maxine Boag is worried that in a housing crisis, vulnerable people could struggle to find 'parallel' affordable accommodation.
Napier’s Victoria Masonic Flats to be demolished to meet Healthy Homes standards, tenants given 90 days’ noticeNew Zealand· 2025-05-05