Morning Report Essentials for 2nd July

On today's episode, Kainga Ora is losing its chief executive and most of its board as the government's plans for social housing remain unclear, state housing advocates believe more people will be homeless as a result of the government's expectations for the state landlord, more people are falling behind on their mortgage and credit card payments as arrears climb higher and a dumping of snow has lifted spirits in the South Island at Cardrona and Treble Cone.