Stabbings Reported at Kainga Ora Housing Complex in Central Auckland
A person was reportedly stabbed at a Kainga Ora housing complex in central Auckland on Friday night, according to local authorities and eyewitness accounts. The incident occurred on Greys Avenue at approximately 10:45 pm on June 5, 2026, and prompted a significant police response.
Eyewitness Account Details the Disturbance
Angus Jowitt, a resident of Kainga Ora’s Te Mātāwai supported living development, described hearing a commotion in the complex around 10:40 pm. “It’s not uncommon to have disturbances on Greys Ave on Friday nights, but this one seemed particularly intense,” Jowitt said. He recounted hearing someone yell, “I’ve been stabbed, I’ve been stabbed, call the police,” before witnessing a chaotic scene on a balcony.
Jowitt noted that the complex, which operates 24-7, had staff members rushing to the scene with phones in hand. Neighbors reported seeing a man stabbing another individual on a balcony within one of the complex’s three buildings, according to Jowitt’s account.
Police and Emergency Services Respond
At least a dozen police officers, along with four to five patrol cars and an ambulance, arrived at the scene, Jowitt said. The incident was classified as a “grievous assault” in a police incident log, though no further details about the victim’s condition or the suspect’s identity have been released publicly.
“It’s quite a sad thing to happen in the neighborhood,” Jowitt added. “I don’t know who it was, but I’m sure we’ll hear in the coming days.”
Authorities and Kainga Ora Investigate
RNZ has contacted both Auckland Police and Kainga Ora for comment, but no official statements have been issued as of yet. The housing complex, which provides supported living accommodations, has not released a public response to the incident.
Local authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigation progresses. Residents of the area have expressed concern over the incident, with some describing it as an unusual occurrence for the neighborhood.
For further updates, readers are encouraged to follow official statements from Auckland Police or Kainga Ora.